Gym classes, like conventional schools, are "one size fits all". Personal training can be expensive for members. Can gyms learn from the way montessori schools are structured to coach their members?
It could be a feature rather than a defect. For some, the community/group element to the gym routine may be what makes it meaningful and helps be regular.
Hi Karthik - I’ve been to a gym like the one you’re describing, and it completely shifted my perspective on the gym experience.
Here’s the backstory: During the pandemic, I joined a gym in Dehradun, where my parents live. Coming from Bombay, it was a stark contrast to what I was used to. This gym had a strong community vibe, with about five personal trainers who were always around, actively engaging with everyone. Their presence was the gym’s core selling point—coaching was accessible to all.
Of course, these trainers were incentivized to upsell personalized coaching programs, where they’d dedicate most of their time to you. But even without signing up, their constant presence ensured that everyone received some level of attention/hand-holding. It created an atmosphere where guidance felt natural and inclusive.
It could be a feature rather than a defect. For some, the community/group element to the gym routine may be what makes it meaningful and helps be regular.
Hi Karthik - I’ve been to a gym like the one you’re describing, and it completely shifted my perspective on the gym experience.
Here’s the backstory: During the pandemic, I joined a gym in Dehradun, where my parents live. Coming from Bombay, it was a stark contrast to what I was used to. This gym had a strong community vibe, with about five personal trainers who were always around, actively engaging with everyone. Their presence was the gym’s core selling point—coaching was accessible to all.
Of course, these trainers were incentivized to upsell personalized coaching programs, where they’d dedicate most of their time to you. But even without signing up, their constant presence ensured that everyone received some level of attention/hand-holding. It created an atmosphere where guidance felt natural and inclusive.