S2e7 Why We Move Better Together: The Social Side of Fitness | Motivated with Meg Podcast

2025-05-19

Working out alone can feel like a chore. You know moving your body feels good, but sometimes it’s easier to skip it when no one’s holding you accountable. Accountability can be the byproduct of social connection. In this episode, I’m sharing why adding a little social connection to your movement might be the secret sauce to making it stick. Whether it’s a workout buddy, a yoga class, a running club, or a hiking group, community can bring more motivation, joy, and consistency to how you move. I also share some ideas on how to find or build your own movement community—even if you’re not a “group fitness person.”

Working out alone can feel like a chore. You know moving your body feels good, but sometimes it’s easier to skip it when no one’s holding you accountable. Accountability can be the byproduct of social connection.

In this episode, I’m sharing why adding a little social connection to your movement might be the secret sauce to making it stick. Whether it’s a workout buddy, a yoga class, a running club, or a hiking group, community can bring more motivation, joy, and consistency to how you move. I also share some ideas on how to find or build your own movement community—even if you’re not a “group fitness person.”

Tune in now and start turning movement into something you want to show up for, not just another box to check.

Topics Covered

My personal experience with group classes
Why working out with others boosts consistency
What clients really paid me for as a personal trainer
Science behind social movement benefits
My experience hosting yoga hikes
Why feeling safe impacts your willingness to show up
Ideas to find your own movement community
Your experiment for the week

Resources:

Meetup.com – This is for finding local hiking or fitness groups.
Yoga Hikes
Local Fitness Groups – women-only gyms, yoga studios, walking clubs, etc

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