To complain to the gym about the volume of the music?

[BluebirdTree]

I’ve been going to a gym for around the past 5 months. I love loads of the classes but I’m having a problem that a few of my favourites are slowly getting louder and louder. It’s become pretty unbearable and even with earplugs in it’s pretty loud. I like the woman running it but AIBU to complain as it’s putting me off going

Definitely mention it. I used to go to a women only gym and they always had the radio on way too loud and a big notice by the speaker saying "do not adjust the radio". The speaker was in a corner and made that bit of the gym unusable due to the volume. I mentioned it several times but was always told that the owner wouldn't allow it to be turned down. I joined another gym!

I feel awkward saying anything as she is young and I am old.

Honestly do not feel awkward at all. We don't hear the music the same way up front so I never have any issues when clients mention the volume issues with either the music or microphone. And it's especially useful for young instructors only starting.

Because I was agreeing with you..

I don’t mean to be facetious here but surely you don’t enjoy it when it physically hurts? I took my earplugs out for a minute whilst I adjusted myself last week and it was unbearable.
For reference, the vast majority of the classes are fine the issue is with two (particularly with one) instructor(s)