Here are some reasons why the fitness class packages that are on offer at gyms and recreation centres are so popular.
They provide variety
One of the reasons why so many people treat themselves to these packages is that they provide them with a lot of variety, in terms of the workouts they do. On any given week, a person who has signed up for a fitness class package might, for example, do a hip-hop class, a ballet class, a yoga class and a Zumba class.
There are several reasons why the variety offered by these fitness class packages appeals to people. Firstly, it reduces the chance of a person getting bored of their fitness routine, as they get to try out new classes regularly. This is important as, if a person grows tired of their repetitive, dull fitness routine, they may put less effort into their workouts (due to their lack of enthusiasm) and, therefore, experience fewer health benefits, and they might even start to skip workouts or give up on their fitness routine entirely.
In contrast, if a person gets to do a variety of fun, energising and challenging workouts each week as part of their fitness class package, they'll be more likely to look forward to the classes, put effort into each one and develop a consistent workout routine that will benefit them physically and mentally.
Secondly, a fitness class package that includes many different exercise classes, that vary in regard to the areas of the body that they focus on, can also prevent a person's body from adapting to their fitness routine. This matters as, when a person's body gets used to a certain type of exercise, the physical benefits it reaps from it (such as increased muscle mass or strength) may begin to decline.
They can allow those with minor injuries or health conditions to keep working out
Another reason why packages of this kind are so popular is that they can often enable people to continue working out whilst they're recovering from minor injuries or health conditions, without extending the healing period.
For example, if a person experiences an arthritis flare-up that makes their joints particularly sensitive, they can just take a break from the high-impact aerobics classes that are included in their fitness class package for a few weeks and instead stick with the package's gentle ballet barre and yin-yoga classes instead, neither of which will put much pressure on their tender joints.
If this person had only signed up for aerobics classes, rather than a package with a variety of classes, they might not have the option of taking these alternative classes in this situation and might then find that their fitness levels fall far more rapidly whilst they're getting over their health issue.