New gym opened really close to my house, offering classes rather than open access gym. I’m not very fit, recently lost a lot of weight with MJ and approaching menopause so wanting to get fitter and stronger: single parent working full time so struggle to fit in classes/gym.
Ive been really proud of myself going to these classes since January. They are a bit hard for me but the trainer said they’re for all levels and he has been encouraging. I can feel myself getting stronger.
he teaches most of the classes himself but there are a few done by other teachers. I’m so limited in my available time that it wouldn’t be worth the monthly fee to only do classes not taught by him.
But I really don’t like his style and approach. Generally it’s been ok but every so often there’ll be an element that can’t be modified for ability. Last night was the worst like that so far.
we’re in pairs going round the stations each one 5 mins. At one, you had to be in high peak then low plank 30s each for 5 mins without knees ever touching the ground.
Anyone someone’s knee touched the ground the whole group would have to do an extra burpee at the end.
I normally do press ups etc on my knees as the strength isn’t there yet.
as it got closer to my and my partners turn I was really nervous. No one before me had touched knees and he kept going on about that.
I knew I couldn’t do it but didn’t want the humiliation of being the first one to fail.
I struggled about half way through, back was hurting, almost getting a bit tearful. Struggled moving from low to high. Felt like lots of people watching whilst they did other stations.
i started saying my back was hurting, he told me to go on my knees but I didn’t want to, so kind of sat back on my feet for a minute then carried on. Whole body quivering and feeling it in my back, so close to running out in tears 🙈
the rest of the group are friendly enough but some very fit people there and I don’t know them all very well.
i just about did it but felt it was so humiliating.
one lady after me “failed” and he made a bit thing of it.
i don’t want to go back, it’s not my style.
hes said it’s an inclusive place for all abilities but didn’t feel like it.
im just sad about it as other than the odd 5 minutes like that I’ve been enjoying the classes and proud of myself.
i won’t be able to fit in time for anything else that isn’t so close.
should I just give notice and not go back?
give him feedback that I didn’t enjoy it?
I know I’ll be anxious going back about something similar happening
am I over sensitive about it? Should I just have done it on my knees?
my back is sore today 😞