Habits and Hustle

Episode 454: Group Fitness Reality Check: Why F45 and Barry's Bootcamp Might Be Sabotaging Your Goals

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Is group fitness helping or hurting your body composition goals? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Liron and I dive into the controversial world of group fitness classes like Orange Theory, Barry’s Bootcamp, and F45.

We discuss why these high-intensity classes can spike your appetite, burn out your adrenals, and leave you injured—plus what’s actually working in the group fitness space. We also explore the rise of Hyrox as a better alternative to CrossFit, why Pilates shouldn’t be your only workout, and the social benefits that keep people coming back despite the drawbacks.

Liron Kayvan founded BFLA in 2019. He’s a NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Transformative Life Coach. Liron has competed in Amateur MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Rugby and has been a Fitness Coach for over 10 years.

What we discuss:

• The rise and reality of group fitness popularity

• Why Barry’s Bootcamp can spike cortisol and appetite

• The “aimless running around” problem in most classes

• Hyrox vs. CrossFit: A safer group fitness alternative

• Why Pilates alone won’t change your body composition

• The social benefits that make group fitness worthwhile

• When group fitness works vs. when it backfires

• The importance of having specific fitness goals

• Why “something is better than nothing” still applies

• How to choose group fitness that actually serves your goals

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