Small Group Fitness Classes in Germantown TN
One of the biggest benefits of an Accel membership is access to our small group fitness classes in Germantown TN. These sessions allow you to receive personalized attention from performance coaches. Plus, you get to take advantage of the support and camaraderie of fellow athletes.
Who Should Join Small Group Fitness Classes?
At Accel, our focus is on mobility, flexibility, and stability. We structure our small group fitness classes around these principles.
Many of our members join these sessions as a way to motivate themselves to achieve their goals. They enjoy the friendly competition among their classmates. Others participate as a way to supplement their personal training.
Whatever your motivation, our classes are for:
- Adults who want structured workouts and expert coaching
- Former athletes looking to get back in the game
- Individuals returning to exercise after an injury or setback
- Anyone who prefers having the support of a coach and fellow athletes
We have no more than 12 people per class, so we can offer high levels of individual attention to each member. That means you get personalized advice during your workout without paying for personal training. And because each session is led by experienced performance coaches, exercises can be modified based on ability level, injuries, or your specific goals.
Our 55-minute small group fitness classes include:
- CORRECTIVE EXERCISE/DYNAMIC WARMUP: When you are preparing for physical activity, how you approach a warmup sets the tone for your whole workout. Once upon a time, a pre-workout warm up might have simply included a few reps of static stretches.At Accel, our performance coaches stay up to date on the latest exercise science, which is why we start all our small group fitness classes in Germantown TN with a dynamic warmup. These active, controlled movements help get your heart pumping and prepare your muscles, tendons, and ligaments to spring into action. Dynamic warmups don’t just prepare your body for intense physical activity. They have also been shown to increase mental focus and reduce risk of injury during your workout.
- STRENGTH TRAINING: Our performance coaches are here to help you make gains—and that includes knowing when to tell you to drop your weight. Members who attend our small group fitness classes joke that we have them on a four year plan, not a four month one. And there is some truth to that.Our small group fitness classes in Germantown TN use technique-focused training. We prioritize form over weight to help build muscle mass and endurance more effectively—and safely.When you use lighter weights and controlled movements, the target muscle is doing all of the work. This approach actually allows us to help you see results more quickly than if you were lifting heavier weights. Fewer members per class also makes it easier for our coaches to pay attention to each participant’s weights.
- POWER (EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH) TRAINING: While strength training makes your muscles stronger, power training is how we train them to work faster. Think of it as a combo of speed and strength training to generate your maximum force in minimal time.Squat jumps and agility drills are common examples of power training moves. We use these in our small group fitness classes in Germantown TN to help you tap into and train this explosive strength.
- PLYOMETRICS: Whether you’re a pro athlete or a weekend warrior, plyometric training can give you the push you need to move beyond your limits. Similar to power training, plyometrics are explosive movements that help you improve speed, strength, and agility.Plyo workouts, also known as jump training, have multiple benefits. The demanding nature of these exercises gets your heart pumping and engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously. The result is increased endurance, stamina, and overall strength. By increasing your strength, power, and stability, you can also reduce the risk of sports-related injuries and improve coordination.
- HIIT: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is popular for a reason. It’s a very efficient way to improve your athletic performance. The formula is simply. You mix short bursts of high intensity activity (like sprints) with shorts periods of active recovery (like walking). This gives your heart rate a chance to slow down before jumping back up again.One of the beautiful things about HIIT training is the sheer variety of exercises you can do. Our performance coaches use of our state-of-the-art training equipment, indoor performance area, and indoor/outdoor turf areas to keep HIIT sessions fresh. Every HIIT workout will have work and recovery periods, but the sessions are highly customizable to keep things interesting. Mixing up the workouts also helps us avoid overtraining one muscle group.
Expert Performance Coaching at Accel Performance & Wellness
All small group fitness classes at Accel are led by highly-motivated professional performance coaches. Our team works hard to maintain the industry’s top credentials. Accel performance coaches also stay on top of the latest developments in athletic performance and exercise science. We handpick our team based on their knowledge, coaching ability, and commitment to helping members reach their goals.
When you attend one of our small group fitness classes in Germantown TN, you can count on our performance coaches to provide:
- Expert instruction on proper form and technique.
- Movement corrections to prevent injury and improve efficacy.
- Exercise modifications based on your individual needs (e.g., accommodations for a prior injury).
- Progress tracking against your movement assessment and fitness goals.
How to Get Started With Small Group Fitness Classes in Germantown TN
Accel members can attend as many small group training sessions as they’d like. You can sign up for sessions by logging into your Accel account on your computer or mobile device. Or you can always contact us to learn more.