Why 6-week fitness programs make a difference in your health

Whether you have been too busy this summer with projects, traveling, or hosting guests, you may have realized that your fitness routine has slid to the wayside. Your pants are too tight, and the neighborhood loop you always jog is suddenly harder than before.

It is impossible to be lean and fit year-round. Life simply gets in the way. Whether your clothes don’t fit, your regular workout is feeling difficult, or you want to jazz up your exercise regimen, a six-week fitness program can be the answer you are looking for.

Six-week fitness programs are designed and led by qualified instructors to help you safely learn new movements, create new routines, and meet others to build camaraderie and social connections.

In this article, you will learn why six-week-long fitness programs are so effective, what the benefits are, and what changes you can expect after completing a program. 

Why schedule fitness programs for six weeks?  

Many people come to six-week-long fitness programs to try to develop new healthier habits. But making changes that last is hard to do. 

Research suggests that some key elements make a difference:

• Behavior is likely to become habitual when it is frequently and consistently performed in the same context, i.e., creating a routine.
• Habit formation increases when there is positive reinforcement, such as receiving praise, making social connections, or releasing endorphins.
• Establishing a new habit can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on how challenging the habit is. But 40-60 days is a great beginning to create a new routine and plan. 
  
  

Fitness programs run for six weeks because it works best for program adherence and is most effective for participants to make long-lasting changes in their lifestyle. 

How do six-week training programs help people stay accountable?

By participating in a small group training session, you become accountable not only to your coach, but also to your group. 

Training in a small group helps people get to know one another and share the joys and challenges of getting fit. In this environment, the instructor and classmates become an integral support system. 

You develop a sense of responsibility to the group to show up not only for yourself, but for your new friends too. Plus, when you have others cheering you on, you feel motivated to return to class, time and time again.

Group dynamics and support maintain enthusiasm and make workouts more enjoyable and easier. 

What are the benefits of a six-week fitness program?

There are several benefits to joining a six-week training program.

Camaraderie

You attend class with the same group of people when you sign up for a six-week program. Being a part of a group helps you to stay motivated, creating bonds with others. This increases program adherence and helps you to feel a sense of community.

Results Driven

Six-week-long fitness programs begin with a fitness assessment. Generally, that includes recording the measurements of your body fat percentage, weight, and circumference of key areas of the body. Your strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health are also assessed.

This same assessment is done a second time at the end of the program. This gives you tangible results that measure your fitness and body shape progress.

Consistent Instructor

When you join a six-week fitness series, you have the same instructor for the entire time. They get to know you personally — goals, limitations, frustrations, and injury history. The instructor can scale the program when necessary and know when to challenge you to push harder.

Create New Routines

A fundamental part of a six-week series is creating new habits and new routines. When you attend fitness class two to three times per week it gets you into a new positive groove that is easy to continue once the program ends. 

Grow with the Program

The workouts in a fitness series are pre-planned, scalable, and progressive. They are designed to help you become stronger and more fit each week, supporting you in reaching all your goals and avoiding stagnation. 

What changes can people expect after completing a six-week program? 

Six weeks is ample time to lose weight, build muscle, and increase your endurance. People who adhere to the program can expect to be stronger, faster, and leaner. 

You experience these results even more when the fitness program is paired with improved nutritional habits. Higher vegetable and protein intake with fewer carbohydrates and sugars helps you to drop unnecessary weight and give your body the perfect fuel for training. 

Participants feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in their results, which improves their self-confidence. 

What six-week fitness programs does the Paseo Club have?

The Paseo Club will be offering five 6-week class series in August.

1. Pilates Body Makeover - NEW! 

Our new fitness instructor Akila is bringing to the club a whole new Pilates training series — Pilates Body Makeover. Strengthen, lengthen, and sculpt your body with this amazing series. Nutrition counseling and meal planning included.

Class is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 am-11:30 am. It costs $250 for six weeks. This series runs from August 8 to September 12. Register at the front desk of the Paseo Club. 

2. Greatest Results 

Join the small group training class Greatest Results to strengthen your body, burn fat, and improve your diet. This six-week series is limited to a small group so you can get ample personal attention and guidance.

There are three class times to choose from. 

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 am with Justin
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am with Tara
• Mondays and Wednesdays with Cezanne at 6:00 pm 
  
  

It costs $250 for the entire series. The series runs from August 14 to September 20.

3. Paseo Tribe HIIT Core  

The Paseo Club’s small group Tribe classes are starting! Get personalized attention to help you reach your fitness goals. Tribe HIIT Core is a high-intensity class that focuses on torching your core. 

4. Paseo Tribe HIIT Extreme

Tribe HIIT Extreme is a fast-paced intense class that burns fat, builds muscle, increases endurance, and improves agility.

5. Paseo Tribe Functional Fitness

Tribe Functional Fitness is a great class for fitness enthusiasts of all abilities. Join this small group training program to get into better shape than ever before.

The Paseo Tribe series runs from August 20 to September 24. Are you not sure what Tribe class is the best fit for you? No problem! Come check out and Paseo Tribe class during the FREE trial week of August 14-19!

Classes are $100 for the single-day session per week, $200 for the two days, and $280 for the three days. 

Register for the six-week small group training series at the front desk of the Paseo Club. Space is limited!

Making a difference in your health

Becoming healthy and fit does not happen overnight — and it often does not happen alone.

Signing up for a six-week fitness program helps you to train safely, smart, and with the support and encouragement you deserve. Seeing the positive results after completing your series helps you to stay motivated and on the right track to continue your new healthy routine.

The Paseo Club knows how helpful these six-week series can be, so we provide our members with five choices.

The Paseo Club has supported members in their journeys in health for almost twenty years. Young and old, beginners and experts — the Paseo Club has them all.

We offer over 60 fitness classes each week, tennis and pickleball, and a junior Olympic pool. Kids camps and childcare make the Paseo Club a great place for people of all ages.

Would you like to check out the Paseo Club? There is no better way to do that than to schedule a tour today. Meet staff, instructors, and members.

Read these three articles to learn about fitness at the Paseo Club.

• Small group classes vs Personal trainers at the Paseo Club
• How to use your Paseo Club membership during the summer
• Why women are turning to strength training now more than ever