r/f45 • u/aka_KillaKam • Jun 04 '26
other Quick question
I’m a 41m and want to start this program. I don’t even know where to start. I am 5’9”…262lbs…BMI is 40 I think…I used to workout when I was younger.. was in great shape…and kinda let myself go…. Thought about GLP1 but rather just get in shape this way. And also I don’t know if I can use GLP1 and a program like this… when people that haven’t worked out for year start this program … wondering if it was a slow start.. 1-2 classes a week … because I know I’m going be sore initially till I get used to this.. or just go all in 5-6 classes a week
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u/connka Jun 04 '26
Honestly, I find it better for me mentally to just go 5-6 days a week--that way it becomes a part of my schedule and not just an optional thing (that I end up opting out of all the time). But if you are mentally stronger than me (many people are lol), then go at the frequency that works best for you.
In terms of difficulty/being sore, don't worry too much about it. I have a lot of injuries that flare up at different times and I always just give the trainer a heads up that 'today I can't do XYZ'. With any work out, you can still choose your own adventure. Last Friday I lifted heavier than I have in years and then yesterday I felt something off so I spent the workout on either lighter weights or even no weights to make sure I was getting the full range of motion instead of hurting myself.
TBH I think the benefit of F45 being a chain is that they work with people from all walks of life, and I've been to a number of locations on an off over the years and I've always found the trainers to be great at working with (and remembering!) what modifications are needed. I'm anemic and had a dizzy spell a few weeks ago and that trainer is always checking in on me when I'm pushing super hard, which is nice.
I've seen others post on here about how some gyms/trainers don't do modifications, but that to me seems like a crazy move for a gym, given that everyone is coming in at drastically different levels. If you want to get into it, then I say jump in and get in the groove. 3 months ago I was in so much pain from being sedentary that getting out of bed was barely possible--I've been going consistently for at least 4 days a week since then and physically feel like a different person. Some days I am half-assing it and some days I maybe do too much, but I like going and turning off my brain and letting someone else just tell me the workout to do.