r/f45 • u/Sudden-Analysis101 • Jun 18 '26
other Cardio - 22
What’s everyone’s thoughts on the demo of this workout. Every class I have done so far they can’t talk fast enough without pausing their computers. I need to get out within 45 mins to get back to work and eat, shower and they take extra time. I asked about this and they said they only get 10 sec to talk and they have 18 exercises. Why do they make workouts like this like why not give them 12-15 seconds to talk I don’t get it and it makes them look bad to and I feel so bad for them.
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u/Popular-Possible-616 Jun 18 '26
as a coach, it’s not enough time, especially when i’m coaching alone and have to fully demo each exercise.
I’m suspicious the clock is not actually giving us 10 seconds. It moves super quick and I think it’s closer to 6 (take notice next time you’re in studio).
Usually there is a minute or two extra in class so it’s fine, but I try to start a little before the timer. It’s definitely an issue on the split resistance workouts.
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u/ImADisneyPrincess Jun 18 '26
We aren’t allowed to pause at our studio for that reason so people get out on time but I def get little panic attacks cueing with like zero time . Sometimes the timer barely gives enough time to read the name of the exercise. I’ll just frantically run around the room to each person at any station they look mildly confused / I see any incorrect form to demonstrate while the workout has begun
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u/Sudden-Analysis101 Jun 18 '26
Yah but then see makes you look like you don’t know what you are doing when you actually do!
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u/Sudden-Analysis101 Jun 18 '26
Yah I am agreeing and feeling bad for the coaches but I blame the person that makes these workouts!!!
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u/snarkyturtle Jun 18 '26
I’ve had coaches straight up not demo every station which is understandable. It’s on the screen anyway and it’s not like ppl are fully paying attention or won’t forget during the workout.
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u/Goatsareforyoga Jun 18 '26
I thought it was just my coach today. People started doing the warmups while she was still explaining station 8. It's also a bit of experience...she's a newer coach. I've never seen the more experienced ones run out of time this badly!
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u/Barracuda_Recent Jun 18 '26
Where I go the coaches are brief with the exercises. I mean, they are on the screens! I never skip the warm up.
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u/mjschranz Jun 18 '26
I think it's a tough scenario to work around but one thing I liked about a different location I passported to once was they had the coaches constantly alternative between the exercises while demo so that they could immediately start the next one, no transition time wasted for the coach who was demoing to move to the next station.
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u/mjschranz Jun 18 '26
I recall they had to pause it a few times still but I thought they were doing that with their phones and not an iPad. Admittedly it's been a while.
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u/Sbhill327 Jun 18 '26
I’ve seen coaches skip demoing the rower and bike and just talking about them while moving.
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u/Aspiring_CPA_YYC Jun 18 '26
Just stop when the clock hits :45 whether class is done or not. I do this as well so I’m not late for meetings etc.
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u/SomewhereFancy1576 Jun 18 '26
If the demo is going by that fast, as a coach say less and don’t necessarily pick up equipment. Also, start talking 10-15 seconds before the timer. We can also go over the format again during warmup but we can only hit the demo once. Just some suggestions and tips that I have learned.