Category Archives: Training styles

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Your First Month of Group Training: What to Expect and How to Keep Going

Hi everyone, Coach Kristen here from Team McLean Fitness Club. If you’re thinking about starting group training (or you’ve just started), I want you to know something straight away: The first month is the hardest month. Not because group training is too intense, but because you’re building new habits, walking into a new environment, and …

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The Workday Energy Boost: Short Group Sessions That Improve Your Afternoon

Hi everyone, Coach Kristen here from Team McLean Fitness Club. Let’s talk about the afternoon slump. You know the one. Somewhere between lunch and knock-off time, energy drops, focus fades, your body starts feeling tight, and everything feels like it takes more effort than it should. Most people try to fix it with more coffee, …

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Mixed Fitness Levels in One Class: How Group Sessions Work for Everyone

One of the most common questions I get from people thinking about group training is: “Sounds good… but what if I’m not fit enough?”or“What if everyone else is way fitter than me?” And it’s a fair concern. A lot of people assume group training only works if everyone is at the same level. In reality, …

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Beginner-Friendly Group Classes: How to Start When You Feel Unfit

Hi everyone, Coach Kristen here from Team McLean Fitness Club. If you’ve been thinking about joining group classes but you keep stopping yourself with: “I’m too unfit.”“I’ll be the worst one there.”“I won’t keep up.”“I’ll embarrass myself.” I want you to know you’re not alone. I hear this all the time, and it’s exactly why …

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MetaFit Workout: Your First 4 Weeks (Pacing, Progressions, Recovery)

If you’re about to start MetaFit, here’s the truth: it’s short, it’s intense, and it works. But it only works long-term if you pace it properly at the start. I’m Coach Kristen from Team McLean Fitness Club, and the biggest mistake I see isn’t lack of effort. It’s people going too hard in week one, …

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Fitness Classes Geelong: How to Choose a Fitness Club and Gym Membership That Fits Your Schedule

If you’re looking for fitness classes in Geelong, you’ve probably noticed there are plenty of options. The harder part is choosing the one you’ll actually use. I’m Coach Kristen from Team McLean Fitness Club, and I’ve watched people join gyms with great intentions, then disappear because the membership didn’t match their real life. Not because …

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The Science of Group Exercise: Why Training Together Works

Training on your own can sometimes feel like a chore. The motivation dips, excuses creep in, and progress stalls. That is why group exercise has become so popular. It is not just about the workout itself, it is about the psychology and science behind why exercising together helps people stay consistent and achieve better results. …

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From Stress to Strength: How Fitness in Geelong Supports Mental Health

When most people think about fitness, they picture weight loss, muscle gain, or fitting into their old clothes again. What often gets overlooked is the powerful impact exercise can have on mental health. In Geelong, where busy work schedules and family commitments often take priority, more people are discovering that fitness is not just about …

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