MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pros and cons of group classes.
- Group Exercise Classes: The good, the bad and the ugly. (3:38)
- The origins of group exercise classes. (8:25)
- Why is there such a pull to take these classes? (10:34)
- The Pros of Group Exercise Classes. (14:45)
- Cardio with weights. (17:18)
- The risk vs reward of yoga classes. (18:28)
- The detrimental effects of being a cortisol junkie. (20:00)
- The biggest mistake people make. (23:58)
- Regression vs Progression. (25:52)
- The difficulty to individualize. (27:40)
- Do NOT ignore your body’s signals. (31:15)
- The popularity of Orangetheory and F45, the difficulty to teach it & MORE. (33:15)
- The importance of educating yourself before you invest in group exercise classes. (45:32)
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People Mentioned
- Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram