Results: Group Fitness Classes
Published on 06/01/2019
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1.
1.
Do you exercise regularly? Yes
41%
901 votes
No
46%
1008 votes
Physical disability prohibits me from being physically active.
14%
299 votes
2.
2.
Does your fitness facility offer group exercise classes? These would be defined as scheduled times for groups of 5+ attendees to be instructed in a specified type of exercise by a certified fitness professional. Yes-Many different classes are offered at multiple times
13%
282 votes
Yes-One or two specialized classes
6%
124 votes
I do not have a fitness facility at this time.
62%
1376 votes
I don't know if my facility offers group fitness classes.
7%
148 votes
My facility only offers group fitness classes (no free weights or equipment for unsupervised use)
2%
47 votes
My facility used to offer group classes, but has stopped.
6%
131 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
161 votes
3.
3.
Do you currently attend group fitness classes? Yes
9%
190 votes
No
80%
1758 votes
In the past, but not currently
12%
260 votes
4.
4.
If you currently attend group fitness classes, what are your reasons for attending? Select all that apply. A scheduled class keeps me accountable so I get more out of my workouts.
5%
120 votes
I enjoy working out with other people.
6%
134 votes
I want professional advice/training from a licensed instructor.
4%
81 votes
I feel less awkward in a group where I'm less likely to stand out.
3%
67 votes
Group classes give me a more well-rounded workout than if I exercise alone.
4%
83 votes
Group classes are a less expensive alternative to hiring a personal trainer.
2%
53 votes
I am relatively new to exercise and fitness and do not know what routine I could do on my own.
2%
51 votes
I played sports growing up and am used to/prefer group workouts.
2%
38 votes
I have a friend/family member that asked me to attend classes with them.
2%
40 votes
Working out with other people keeps me competitive so I continue to push myself to get better/stronger/faster.
2%
42 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
11 votes
Not Applicable
81%
1790 votes
5.
5.
I attend ______ fitness classes during a typical week. 1 or 2
7%
153 votes
3 or 4
6%
134 votes
5+
2%
38 votes
Not Applicable
85%
1883 votes
6.
6.
My facility charges an additional fee for group classes. Yes
7%
155 votes
No
38%
836 votes
Undecided
41%
903 votes
Some specialized classes cost extra
14%
314 votes
7.
7.
If your facility does not charge an additional fee for group classes, would you pay more to make sure you have access to group fitness classes? Yes
5%
117 votes
No
61%
1342 votes
Depends on how much more
34%
749 votes
8.
8.
Do more men or women attend the group classes at your facility? Mainly women attend classes
11%
234 votes
Mainly men attend classes
2%
43 votes
Depends on the type of class and/or time of day it's offered
6%
139 votes
My facility is women/men only
3%
56 votes
Classes tend to be evenly split between men and women
3%
71 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
26 votes
Unknown or not applicable
74%
1639 votes
9.
9.
In what environment do you routinely attend group fitness classes? Select all that apply. Indoors in a large gymnasium
5%
114 votes
Indoors in a specific room or studio within a larger facility
7%
151 votes
Indoors on the main gym floor while other members are working independently
3%
69 votes
Indoors in a specially roped off area within the main gym floor
3%
62 votes
Indoors at an independent studio that specializes in group classes
3%
73 votes
Outdoors in an area still associated with a larger facility
2%
37 votes
Outdoors at a public park or grassy field
2%
35 votes
Outdoors On a public or private beach
1%
21 votes
At an indoor or outdoor location that only caters to hotel or spa guests as a vacation activity
1%
17 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
20 votes
Not Applicable
79%
1747 votes
10.
10.
What region do you live in? South Pacific (California, Arizona, Nevada)
7%
146 votes
Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington State, Idaho)
5%
113 votes
Alaska
1%
19 votes
Hawaiian Islands
1%
31 votes
Rocky Mountain Region (Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, North and South Dakota's)
3%
74 votes
Central Plains Region (Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri)
4%
78 votes
Great Lakes Region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio)
11%
253 votes
Southwest Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana)
6%
141 votes
Southeast Region (Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina's)
14%
303 votes
Mid Atlantic Region (West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland/DC, Delaware, New Jersey)
8%
170 votes
Northeast Region (New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island)
9%
188 votes
US Military Facility Overseas
0%
11 votes
US Territory (Guam, Porto Ricco, US Virgin Islands, etc.)
3%
60 votes
Other (please specify)
28%
621 votes
11.
11.
I would like more fitness class options at my facility. Yes
11%
232 votes
No
13%
296 votes
Undecided
10%
216 votes
Not Applicable
66%
1464 votes
12.
12.
I enjoy being physically active and make fitness a priority. Yes
29%
649 votes
No
28%
628 votes
Depends on where I am in life.
42%
931 votes
13.
13.
I currently work in the fitness industry as a group fitness instructor or a licensed personal trainer. Group Fitness Instructor
3%
71 votes
Personal Trainer
3%
60 votes
Both Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
3%
63 votes
Gym Manager/Owner
1%
30 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
7 votes
Not Applicable
90%
1977 votes
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