Why join a challenge group?

Challenge groups?  Why do I need a challenge group?  What IS a challenge group?

I'm pretty sure that we can all agree working out can be tough. (and, if not, it is time to find a new exercise program!)  The journey can be energizing...the results, amazing.  But we all have those days where we're just not feeling it; the motivation just isn't there for some reason and we start thinking up excuses not to workout or fall back on our healthy eating.  This is where challenge groups come into play.

Challenge groups, in a nutshell, are fitness support groups, usually hosted on Facebook, consisting of members who commit to a workout program and post their progress daily on the group page.  Members usually posses similar goals and aspirations...to lose weight, tone up, increase stamina, build muscle, etc... We encourage each other, offering support and guidance geared toward making sure everyone stays on track.  It’s great for motivation, holding each other accountable, and exchanging ideas and suggestions.

Just think: you wake up tired and reach to turn off your alarm instead of getting out of bed for your workout or you come home from a day of work, ready to plop down on the couch...BUT then you remember that you have a group of people that are waiting to hear about your daily workout and cheer your progress as they tell you about theirs.  You push yourself the extra inch you need to put on your workout clothes and press play.  Afterwards, you feel SO GOOD having gotten in your daily exercise, immediately post on the group page, and receive a handful of excited replies congratulating you for staying committed!  It's a great feeling all around.  You're helping yourself and others at the same time.

Challenge groups are a fantastic tool to keep you on track so you can get the results you want out of your program and help others' achieve their goals as well.  They have helped so, so many people lose tremendous amounts of weight, gain muscle, better their eating habits, and improve their lives on the whole.  If you want to be part of my next challenge group, let me know ASAP and we will find a program that's right for you!