Strong Connection = Strong Health

Most would say that to be healthy you need nutritious food and exercise. But our relationships also play a very big role in our day to day goals to become healthier.

Creating relationships not only gives us a more positive outlook on life and gives us a sense of belonging, studies have shown that people who have social support from family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and also live longer. By neglecting our need to connect, we actually put our health at risk.

Group Fitness is a perfect example of how relationships equal better health. It influences our long-term health not just with the physical act of movement, but also with the state of our mental wellness.

Every single class that I teach, I feel connected to every person in the room. We move together through the same sequence, just as we are all moving through life’s ups and downs. There is simply something amazing about moving to the same beat and challenging ourselves side by side. When surrounding yourself with others who are going through the same experiences in life, while moving to the same beat in a workout environment, is very therapeutic and very powerful.

We are creatures who need one another for support and having social connections, such as Group Fitness classes, are very important to create.

So the next time you are having a hard time signing up for class because life is trying to knock you down, (trust me I know how hard it can be) remember this, your Group Fitness family will be waiting for you and we will notice when you are not present. It can be challenging at times to attend class, but once we leave that room, we always feel empowered and ready to face what we need.

Our Group Fitness community builds positive relationships and makes us happier, plus it will provide meaning to our lives which equals better mental health. It helps to know we will get through it all together. One class at a time, one rep at a time.💚

Lyndsay Syverson

Master Trainer @ SoulBody™ Fitness Global