Things To Expect In A Gym Community
When it comes to finding the right Gym for you, it’s important to consider the community within the gym. Different gyms have different atmospheres. Some are bigger where the same people won’t always attend the same classes, while others have a very close-knit community where you’ll always encounter the same people at the same hours. It’s important to ask yourself if you’re looking to find friends and really build a community, or are you just looking for a group atmosphere to workout in where you may meet a friend or two? At our boutique gyms in Hamilton, the option is yours!
Improve Your Experience
Training in a community of like-minded people can have a noticeable effect on your performance, but it will also greatly affect your experience in the gym. What’s most important is finding a gym that places emphasis on their community. You want to go somewhere that places a premium on building a culture where people want to workout, want to spend their time. More importantly, though, you want to feel empowered and encouraged by the staff and other members. The community at the gym involves more than just the people there. It’s a word that wraps up the overall feeling and experience of the gym. You should leave feeling that the experience was welcoming, friendly, fun and inspiring.
Community Builds Accountability
This sense of community really goes a long way towards strengthening a number of things. Being a part of a gym with a community that makes your gym feel like a second home helps to make your training more of a habit. Not only will you want to go to the gym more often, but that community fosters accountability. When Coaches and fellow gym members make it a point to say that they missed you last week when you would regularly workout, you’re more likely to go than to skip a day.
Share Your Purpose
This is the kind of setting that motivates and helps to build more confidence the more you participate. People tend to quit going to the gym when they feel they aren’t succeeding, but it’s important to consider your goals and whether they are realistic with your timeframe. When you’re a member at a gym with a strong community support base, your Coaches and friends can help remind you of your goals and encourage you to meet them. Something as simple as talking about why you decided to start your workout routine can be that foot in the door to building a relationship in the community. Suppose you’re training for an upcoming road race, letting others know your goals could introduce you to one of our Run Clubs. Participating in club or classes are always great ways to build friendships, and strong community relationships within the gym.
We’re Better Together
Remember that in this kind of community setting, your Coaches are just as serious about helping you reach your goals as you are. And people who have become your friends will help to keep you motivated when you fall off track.
The truth is, we aren’t wired to be our best on our own. We crave community – it’s in our DNA. We need accountability where discipline wanes. Join a gym that fills that need.
Momentum Fitness puts a strong emphasis on our people – they’re one of our greatest values. That’s why we make it a priority to host regular member socials and connect our members to one another. In the past, we’ve done curling, rock climbing, indoor skydiving, paint nite and a brewery tour, to name a few. This has always been a great way to bring our community together.
We also believe in the importance of bringing our members and community together during big events, like the upcoming Around the Bay race, Climb for Cancer, and Road 2 Hope race. You can count on us for the biggest cheer stations and the best after parties!
At the end of the day, the best way to get a feel for the community is to visit the gym and experience it in person. If you want to learn more about a gym before checking out the space, look at their website, social media pages and Google reviews.
