Group strength classes in Kaohsiung | Free-Weight Group Class
The version you can do today is the best version.
Once you understand how to start, you'll feel more at ease and find it easier to build your strength back.
Beyoung Training is in the Wenshan area of Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, close to the Fengshan area. The Free-Weight Group Class is for people with basic movement experience who can attend a fixed class time. In class, the coach watches your main lifts and discusses load with you, using your training records and feedback.
Full-body basic movements Squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, row, loaded carries, and more, planned in training cycles so your movement and load build up gradually and systematically.
The whole class follows a shared program and that week's version, and each person's weight is set to their current ability.
If someone can't yet do that week's version with control, the coach makes the necessary individual adjustments.
For people who want strength training as a fixed weekly routine, with someone looking after their form and safety.
Why a group class?
The Free-Weight Group Class isn't a scaled-down one-on-one session. It's a teaching system scaled up.
The Free-Weight Group Class has a shared program. The coach sets each week's focus based on how the whole class is training, and uses suitable exercise variations and versions in different cycles.
For example, the squat series may use box squats, free squats, handle squats, or straight-bar squats in different cycles. Most members follow that week's shared version, and each person's weight is set to their current ability.
Only if someone isn't ready for that week's version, or can't yet do the movement with control, does the coach adjust the range of motion, version, or load, so they can stay within the week's shared training direction.
Classes run at fixed times, so the coach can keep watching each member through the same training cycle. You don't need to plan your own program or decide what to train every class.
Class format and size
Once a week, 60 minutes per class
Four classes a month, booked monthly; you choose a fixed class time when you sign up
Runs with at least 3 people, up to 8 per class
Current time slots: weekday lunchtime, weekday evenings, and Saturday mornings
女性限定班
目前週三 20:15 到 21:15 為女性限定班。其餘自由重量團體班男女皆可參加，課程內容與教學方式相同。
如果你有考量同學的組成、教練是男性這件事，或者沒有重訓經驗能不能參加，可以看女性限定自由重量團體課的完整說明。
第一次接觸健身或重訓、還在比較一對一、初學基礎課和團體課的人，女性可以從哪一種課開始把三種課和女性限定班放在同一頁看。
The class size limit leaves time for watching movement, explaining between sets, and checking back. That way the coach can keep watching everyone's main lifts, loads, and how they feel that day.
Your movement builds continuously over the month. What you build today is the starting point for next time, so you don't start over every class.
Class times and remaining spots change each month. The latest times are in the class menu on the registration page.
Our group classes are currently designed for adults aged 20–59. If you're 60 or older, we suggest starting with a One-on-One Trial, so the coach can understand your current condition and movement basics before suggesting a suitable way to train. For more on how free-weight group classes in this part of Kaohsiung are organized, and why classes are kept to 8 or fewer, see How our free-weight group classes in Kaohsiung are organized.
The standard fee is NT$3,900 per person per month.
Current members who re-register and pay by the end of the previous month pay NT$3,600 per person for the next month.
For full pricing and conditions, see Classes & Pricing; for current class times and spots, please check the registration page.
How a Free-Weight Group Class runs
Every class has a clear structure, so you know what you're training today and why.
We want you to feel fine in daily life the next day and keep coming back. What you build with regular, long-term training is more useful than one exhausting session.
Structure
Movement prep and warm-up
Get your body into a controlled state and ready for the day's training
Main training
Train the key full-body strength movements to build stability and coordination
Accessory work and adjustments
Strengthen weak points so your movement is smoother and more consistent
Conditioning
Train your energy systems so your body can handle everyday tasks
How these four parts connect in a class, and roughly how long each takes, is covered in more detail in What actually happens in a 60-minute group class.
A shared program, with weights and adjustments that still differ
Each week, the group class first sets what the whole class will train, and most members follow the same main focus and weekly version.
For each person's weight, the coach makes suggestions based on records from previous weeks and your movement and performance on the day. You can also share how the weight feels and whether today feels different from usual, and then we decide together whether to increase, keep, or adjust the load for this set or the next.
So for the same exercise, one person may use an empty bar while another uses a heavier load. The difference is mainly how much weight each person can handle with control right now. There's no need to match the numbers of the person next to you.
Only when someone isn't ready for that week's version, for example they can't yet control the range of motion, or how they feel that day needs to be considered, does the coach make the necessary adjustments.
The aim of these adjustments is to keep that person within the week's shared training direction, not to write a separate plan for everyone.
What you'll train
The class uses a variety of basic movements to train the whole body and the strength you need in daily life. Content is planned in cycles and commonly includes the following.
Horizontal upper-body push and pull, such as the bench press and row
Vertical upper-body push and pull, such as the overhead press, pulldown, or pull-up variations
Lower-body squat and deadlift, such as the squat, deadlift, and split squat
Loaded carries and core training for steadier body control
Group classes plan the main movement directions of squat, hip hinge, upper-body push, upper-body pull, and loaded carries in cycles, then use different exercise variations to build each week's class.
Each person's load is set to their current ability. If that week's version isn't right for someone yet, the coach makes the necessary adjustments. If you don't have free-weight basics yet, you can build the basic movements first with one-on-one training or Beginner Strength Training LV1 / LV2, then consider moving on to the Free-Weight Group Class.
Is this group class right for you?
You want to train once a week at a fixed time and make it part of your routine
You want full-body strength without writing your own program
You want someone looking after your form and safety, while still enjoying the energy of training together
You're not interested in comparing yourself with others; you just want to become steadier and more confident
For more real-life examples to compare with your own situation, read Who the Free-Weight Group Class is for.
If you're not sure what your level is right now, Choosing between one-on-one and group classes explains the differences and who each class suits.
Registration and payment
Group classes are booked monthly, four classes a month, and you choose a fixed class time when you sign up. For the latest class times, payment deadlines, absences, make-up classes, and waitlist, please see "Please read before registering" on the registration page. If you have a medical history, recent surgery, or an old injury, you can let us know before you register. Everyone's situation is different. If you have any concerns, please talk to a medical professional first.
Class fees and options are listed on the Classes & Pricing page.
Currently, Wednesday 20:15–21:15 is a women-only class; all other Free-Weight Group Classes are open to everyone.
Can I sign up for a single Free-Weight Group Class?
We don't currently offer single-class registration or single-class trials.
Classes run at fixed times. When you sign up, you choose one fixed time slot, and each term is one month.
With single classes, it's hard for the coach to build on how you trained in previous weeks, and your weights, exercise versions, and progress don't connect well.
We do it this way because the coach needs to see the same person over several weeks to have enough information to judge whether the exercise version needs adjusting, and to discuss whether the weight is ready to go up.
I can't make a few dates. Can I switch to single classes?
We don't offer that either. Registration is still a fixed class time, four classes a month.
If you already know you'll miss some dates in a month, check that month's class dates before you register, and we can look together at which class time clashes least.
If your work schedule changes every month, a fixed class time will keep getting in the way. In that case, one-on-one or two-person training may suit you better.
FAQ
Here are the most common questions about the Free-Weight Group Class,
including different levels, what we train, and how to choose when you're not sure how to start.
I haven't exercised in a long time. Can I keep up?
First, think about whether you've learned movements like the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and row before. If you have and just took a break, tell the coach about your past training, and in most cases you can join a group class directly. Your body comes back to things it has learned faster than the first time. If you've never done free weights, we suggest starting with one-on-one training or a beginner class, then moving on once the movements are in place.
I've never used free weights. Can I join a group class directly?
If you haven't learned the basic free-weight movements yet, compare Beginner Strength Training LV1 / LV2 and One-on-One Personal Training. If you'd like to build your basics in a group, look at the beginner classes first; if you need more individual explanation and adjustment, consider one-on-one.
After that, based on your movement basics, whether you can follow cues in class, and which fixed class time you can attend, we'll talk about moving on to the Free-Weight Group Class.
Can people at very different levels train together?
Yes.
The Free-Weight Group Class has a shared program and a weekly version for the whole class, and most members follow the same main focus. Each person's weight is set to their current ability; the coach only makes individual adjustments when someone isn't ready for that week's version.
So different levels don't mean competing over weights. The coach looks at how much each person can do with good control within the shared program.
Can people with some experience sign up for the group class directly?
Yes. If you've learned movements like the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and row, tell the coach about your past training, and in most cases you can join a class directly. The usual issue isn't your level but timing, because group classes run monthly and you choose a fixed time slot when you sign up. Can people with some experience sign up for the group class directly? This article covers what to check before joining in more detail.
What movements are in a class?
Each 60-minute class has four parts: movement prep and warm-up, the day's main training, accessory work and adjustments, and conditioning. Main training focuses on the basic patterns of squat, hip hinge, upper-body push, upper-body pull, and loaded carries, rotated through training cycles.
Does everyone do the same thing in a class?
Not exactly the same, but not everyone doing their own program either.
Group classes have a shared training focus and a weekly version, and most members follow the same version; each person's weight is set to their current ability. Only when someone isn't ready for that week's version does the coach adjust the range of motion, equipment, or exercise version. The coach suggests loads based on each person's training experience, records from previous weeks, and performance on the day. Members can also share how it actually feels, and together we decide whether the next set should go up, stay the same, or be adjusted another way.
Is once a week enough?
If the most important thing right now is building a regular strength training routine, start by making once a week consistent.
One benefit of a fixed time slot is that you don't have to decide every week whether to train.
Whether to train more often later depends on your goals, other activities, and recovery. If you need more individual attention, we can talk about one-on-one sessions or other practice. We don't assume everyone needs to do more.
Can the Free-Weight Group Class be my main strength training?
Yes.
For people who already have basic movement experience, can attend a fixed class time, and whose current goals fit the shared program, the Free-Weight Group Class can be their main long-term strength training.
You don't need to manage a whole training plan yourself. Whether to train more often, add other sports, or add one-on-one sessions can be discussed later based on your goals, daily activity, recovery, and how training is actually going.
Do I still need to go to a gym after joining the Free-Weight Group Class?
Not necessarily.
If your main goal right now is building a regular strength training habit, start by making the weekly group class consistent.
If you later have clearer goals for strength, muscle, or sports performance, you may need extra practice. If you already run, hike, or do yoga, we'll look at your whole week of activity and recovery together.
Whether you need extra training can be discussed based on your situation.
I'm not sure if a group class is right for me
Just send us a message. Tell us your current situation, which movements you've trained before, and what matters most to you, and we'll help you choose a good way to start. You can also look at Classes & Pricing first, then decide which class to start with.
What if I'm afraid of getting hurt?
In class, we choose weights so that you can still hold good form on the last rep of each set. Training until you can't move simply doesn't happen here. If anything feels uncomfortable, we change the version right away or go back to an easier one. If you have a medical history, have had surgery, or have a recent injury, please attach a medical certificate issued within the last three months when you register. The coach will review it before arranging a suitable course. Everyone's situation is different. If you have any concerns, please talk to a medical professional first.
Does the coach decide when the weight goes up?
Not by the coach alone.
The coach looks at your records from previous weeks and how stable and complete the current set was, then suggests whether to increase, keep, or adjust the load.
You can also share how the weight feels and how you feel that day.
We put all of this together, then decide how to plan the next set or the next week.