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Written by Jubril Folami, Head of Coaching at Housed.
It’s 5 pm, work has run late, and you still have to decide when to train and what to do when you get there. It’s easy to put the whole thing off until tomorrow. With a group fitness class, you’ve already booked a time and the coach has planned the session. The only decision left is whether you can make it.
Folami hears a version of this from members. Training is going well, then work or family gets busy and the routine falls away. A standing class booking gives training a place in the week.
Why group classes make it easier to show up
A class gives you a start time, a session plan and people to train with. You know when to leave home or work, and you can ask the coach what weight or variation to start with. Go to the same class a few times and you’ll start to recognise the people setting up beside you. Seeing a familiar face can make an early start feel a little easier.
A 2026 review of 17 studies in adults with overweight or obesity found that people tended to stick with exercise more consistently in group or instructor-supervised programs. Most studies had a moderate to high risk of bias, so the result is best read as a promising pattern. Rodrigues and colleagues, Journal of Obesity
What to look for in a group strength class
If getting stronger is your goal, ask the coach what the class is working on over the next few weeks. When a movement comes back, you have something to compare. A squat might feel steadier at the same weight, or you might manage another rep while keeping the same technique.
At Housed, Foundations covers movements such as squats, hinges, pushes and pulls. House of Strength is a good option if you want to spend more time lifting and see how those movements progress. Tell the coach if it’s your first class or you’re returning after a break so they can help you choose a starting point. Explore Housed group training
Try two classes a week for four weeks
Pick two sessions that fit an ordinary week. Tuesday before work and Thursday after work might suit you if you can make both without rushing. Book ahead and put the sessions in your calendar. It helps to have a backup, too. If you regularly work late on Thursdays, see whether a Saturday class fits.
Keep a quick note after each class. Record whether you made it, then write down one thing you want to remember, such as the weight you used or a cue that helped your technique. After four weeks, see which sessions you actually attended. If you kept missing the same slot, move it. If both sessions fit comfortably and you want more, try adding a third.
Find a class at Housed
Group training is included with Home and Full House memberships at participating Housed clubs. Check your club’s schedule and book ahead in the Housed app or online. If you’re unsure where to start, tell the team what you’d like to work on and which days you can realistically train. View the class timetable · Compare memberships
New to Housed? An eligible first-time visitor can request a Free Pass at selected clubs. Class access depends on availability. Get a Free Pass · Free Pass terms
