STRENGTH CLASSES, HYROX drills, power Pilates, hybrid yoga, HIIT groups, run crews, and cold plunge/sauna recovery sessions: Post pandemic, more guys are working out together, with nearly 40 percent of men participating in some form of group fitness last year, according to a study by the University of California, San Diego.
Then again, that means 60 percent of you still don’t believe in the gains potential of gimmicky classes. Or maybe you like putting earbuds in and entering your isolation training chamber. Or maybe you’re just not down high-fiving randoms (and shelling out extra cash to do it). Thing is, today’s group fitness classes are loaded, offering science-backed muscle-buliding fundamentals, accountability, and fun.
That’s why the MH team lifted, ran, boxed, cycled, and stretched our way through the good, bad, and goat-yoga ugly to find the best 10 group fitness classes in America (and show you how to get the most out of your group fitness experiences, too).
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Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S., is an Associate Health & Fitness Editor at Men’s Health, a certified strength and condition coach, and group fitness instructor. She reports on topics regarding health, nutrition, mental health, fitness, sex, and relationships. You can find more of her work in HealthCentral, Livestrong, Self, and others.
