Hi, I wasn't sure whether to post in here or sports but seeing as I do wonder if I'm being unreasonable in my expectations here we are!
I recently changed to a new gym. Previously my experience has been tootling about the pool and hot tub but as this one is closer to work and I have a fair few lbs to lose when signing up could choose to add on up to 2 PT sessions, 1 of which was billed as an induction and then a second, for a heavy discount.
I arrived today for the first session, expecting a mix of induction and a bit of a plan going forward. Instead, the PT took me to a seat in the drinks area (so other people were around, although I'm too brass neck to be bothered but not sure that's the point!). Lots of questions were asked about goals, expectations, experience etc... in which I was brutally honest - I am experienced in the gym but it has been several years since I did anything seriously. PT essentially said she wouldn't be able to help me on the basis of a session each month to refresh programme and trusting me to actually work out in between. I asked what she suggested , feeling prepared to pay for a weekly session for a few weeks if she was concerned about me injuring myself, but instead was presented with essentially a 12 week programme at over £200 a month.
On reflection I probably should have challenged at this point but with some good sales patter was almost persuaded...but since coming away I'm actually now thinking a bit more about this. I pay a membership & had wanted to be shown around the gym. Happy to be told I needed to pay for some extra sessions but surely she should have actually taken me INTO the gym, seen me do at least a couple of exercises before telling me my knowledge of the gym wasn't sufficient to be safe?
I can't help but think I went expecting to break a sweat and instead very nearly broke the bank!! (Biccies for anyone who made it this far!)