Fitness classes offer more than just fitness. I knew going to fitness classes here in Pine Falls would be a winner. And no surprise.

My next door neighbour and I walk along the tree lined street to my old high school gym at 0620 am three times a week. A built in friend interaction. Recently a new friend meets us at the corner on our way to class.

To up-tempo music, our seasoned instructor makes exercise fun and engaging. For me, the fun of getting together sort of transcends the experience of working out.

Three times a week at 0630 am, 15 women, who all know each other meet up.

We are all going through similar stresses. We smile, and joke our way through gruelling classes.

Of course we do get these  5 perks of group exercise.

We keep each other motivated.

We learn the proper form to prevent injury.

We get fit.

We relieve stress.

We get a social fix. 

Walking Back Home

After a solid hour of working out, my neighbours and I walk home. They prepare for work and I get to work on my blog.

Walking With Forest Loving Friends

Then late morning or early afternoon, I go outside. Usually I walk with one of my two forest loving friends. One goes to the fitness class a little later in the morning, and the other has been walking in the forest all her life.

And this is where we really relax, where our heart rates slow, our breathing deepens, and we know we are in another kind of fitness heaven.

Get Fit For Your Outdoor Activities

So go to fitness classes to get your 5 perks including socialization, the correct exercise form, injury prevention, stress relief, and getting fit.

After that, you will be in perfect shape for any kind of green exercise outside in the tree aerosols. Fitness class fun prepares you for outdoor fun.  The bonuses compound one another.

Final Thoughts

Workout and getting outside partners, whether they’re your friend or a spouse, serve as a physical and mental cue to stick with it and have fun!

So hang on tight to those outdoor and fitness friends. They are helping you to stay fit and to get healthier.

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Until next time, say it with me “Healthy Tree, Healthy Me”

Verla

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