SGPT: A Magic Acronym “Team sports and train-
ing for them takes a group of people on a collective journey, during which they interact, evolve, grow, and develop together on a shared mission,” observes Steve Jack, the director of Steve Jack, Ltd., based in London. “Wouldn’t it be interesting to consider what clubs might look like today if our indus- try had evolved from team sports rather than from bodybuilding?”
Steve Jack SGPT: the concept
It’s really only during the past five or so years, since boot- camp-style classes have come into their own, that many clubs have begun offering SGPT. Because the format is so flexible and dependent upon the creativity of the trainer, individual programs may vary dramatically, but certain elements remain consistent: class size, frequency, and a strong focus on each participant’s progress.
“The type of workout is
limited but by the imagina- tion of the trainer and the needs, goals, and objectives of the group,” explains Motta. “With the right instructor and equipment, even a small indoor cycling class could be considered a SGPT session.” By definition, small groups
Michael Motta
range in size from four to 20 participants engaging in the
same activity simultaneously, or in different activities in a circuit-style format. Unlike group exercise classes, which don’t limit the number of participants, and are open to all members, at any time, on a drop-in basis, SGPT typically requires that students take part two to three times a week over a series of weeks. Because a commitment is necessary—and, in fact, is what members are paying for—they tend to form tight, cohesive groups, and receive personalized attention that they wouldn’t enjoy in a standard group class. “If less than five people are involved, you could, con- ceivably, still use the traditional one-on-one moniker,”
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