Everyone knows what they’re doing except me.
I don’t know where to sit or standam I taking someone’s regular spot?
I lovegroup classesfor exercisefriendly competition definitely makes me work harderbut I hate being the new person.
Corey Towers
No, pain is not weakness leaving the body.
Take breaks when you need them.
Maybe they feel like its what instructors expect of them?
But we definitely dont want you working so hard you are literally sick to your stomach.
Even if you love an instructor, limit your hard workouts to a couple times a week.
Usually, I lead about seven to 10 classes a week.
When I need to sub for other instructors, that might go up to 15.
But I want to see you in my class for no more than three of those classes.
You get more strength, more endurance, more weight loss, more badass bragging rights.
Your muscles repair all those microscopic tears you produced with stronger, tougher fibers.
But if you never give your body time to recover, that process is hampered.
Ive seen this happen more often than I can count.
If youre unfamiliar with the equipment, find time to learn it outside of class first.
(At least at first!)
Then give yourself some hands-on time with the equipment at your gym.
And that’s OK, everybody goes through that process.
Know that you get the best intel from other students.
Or your instructor might be known for switching things up in different classes.
People whoreallyarent fans of the finisher in other classesso manyburpeesmake sure to choose that Friday class instead.
Theres just some stuff you only know by taking the class…or talking to people who do.
So, engaging with your classmates for the real deal can pay off big.
Even if its not part of the programming, you’re able to (and should!)
, ask the instructor how to (safely) take it up a notch.
You shouldnt go so hard that you feel sick, but progression is key to improvementand from getting bored.
When you’re new in a class, you should definitely focus first on getting the basics down.
If your class instructor doesnt do one-on-one sessions, ask them for a recommendation for one who does.
Teachers often know good trainers, especially ones who can help with moves they use in class.
“Talk with an instructor about your goals and ask for recommendations.
Tap into that knowledge.”
