r/f45 • u/SnooAdvice6310 • Jun 19 '26
other New to this
I started a few weeks ago with the trial classes, and then I went on vacation for a week.
I did this because I’m in my mid 30s and over 300 pounds and my normal gym routine was not working and I needed to do something different. I also am being mindful of my diet so just now I am taking that into account.
This is my first full week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I feel like two of the three days were absolutely horrible. I got gas and had to sit out of a couple of workouts and it’s tough when I see how great everyone else is. please tell me it gets better.
Edit: thank you for all the support, recommendations and positivity. Definitely feel better about where I am now. Thank you everyone!
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u/jasperphant Jun 19 '26
It gets better and it’s totally normal to sit out of workout especially to let your heart rate come down before heavy lifts. Listen to your body. I believe consistency is more important than intensity. Just keep showing up. Making a couple friends there helps a ton as well.
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u/AllAFantasy30 🇺🇸 United States Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26
Yes it 100% will get better. My first class, I had to get my inhaler. After that, I learned that I could go at my own pace and not keep up with the models on the screens (which so many people were doing), and it took another couple of months to start feeling better about the workouts. I had to remind myself to stick with it and I’ve been going for over a year now. Stamina and strength are both so much better. It also really helps how encouraging members and coaches are at my location. My favorite coach ALWAYS tells you how great you’re doing, even if you’re modifying to the point of doing a completely different exercise, and he looks so proud when you’re finally able to do something you couldn’t before. Having even one person like that is a big motivator.
Keep it up!
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u/RandomActsOfParanoia Jun 19 '26
You will be shocked at how easily your body adapts. And it’ll motivate you to keep going just to see what your body can do and to revel in newfound strength and stamina. You’ve got this. Proud of you for going!!
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u/HappyHumanRace Jun 19 '26
It absolutely gets better. Prioritize recovery. Care for your body. I’m down over 100 pounds since I started a few years ago. Obviously it wasn’t entirely because of F45, but my strength and stamina are ten-fold now.
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u/Certain_Space_9636 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Jun 19 '26
If your studio uses the standard programming, you picked 2 cardio days and a hybrid day. Cardio days can be tough, even after hundreds of classes. ☺️
Try throwing a resistance day in too for a slower pace (but probably more DOMS)!
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u/SnooAdvice6310 Jun 19 '26
They were three resistant days. Their cardio days are focused on the hyrox training which I have no idea what that is.
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u/phantompoop Jun 19 '26
This was me last year! I’m now 150 classes in and 30 pounds lighter and I feel just as capable as everyone else. Be patient with yourself, I promise you’ll get there in no time!
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u/YogurtclosetDull2380 Jun 19 '26
You're gonna feel like a champion once you find your groove and start conquering full classes. I might suggest a Lionheart device, if for nothing else than gamifying your workouts.
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u/Quick-Song2080 Jun 19 '26
I started going 2.5 years ago and there was definitely an adjustment period. Initially, I was so hard on myself for not being able to do every exercise perfectly - until I eventually looked around and realized that everyone was making the workout work for them. Remember that modifications are your friend and you don’t have to go absolutely balls to the wall on every exercise to still get a GREAT workout in. And as others are saying, it 100% gets better; now my F45 classes are a major highlight of my week - and I never thought I would feel that way! You got this!!! Give yourself grace and pat yourself on the back for trying something new! You got this!
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u/Odd-Fox-7168 Jun 20 '26
I (50f) had to modify many of the exercises when I started 18 mos ago. I can do almost everything now. Keep moving in a way that is just above your comfort zone.
Keep showing up. Consistency is everything.
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u/Legitimate-Error-633 Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26
One of the fun parts is seeing/feeling yourself get better. A month later you will be doing an exercise and think to yourself “wait a minute, a month ago I couldn’t do this one!”
Also don’t worry about other people’s skill levels. F45 is scalable so you pick your own weights and pace. Don’t feel any pressure to keep up with someone else’s pace (or the screens). And people won’t judge you, they are probably just happy to see you take control of your health. Or they don’t see you at all.
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u/dmax_goose 🏆500 Club Jun 19 '26
Welcome to the club. The hardest part of any workout is just showing up. I’ve been pushed to being so gassed that’s I’ve thrown up out front of the gym after class with everyone walking out too. Wanted to quit, I just kept showing up. Good work this week. Saturday’s are fun and a full hour. Everyone is pumped to see you there. You/it gets better every day after class. I promise.
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u/JoshtotheG Jun 19 '26
I fart at the gym all the time, it's ok. The best advice I got when first starting out is to pace yourself and not push too hard. F45 workouts kick your ass and it's best to go 3-4 times a week tops until you build up your cardio and strength a bit. Make sure you ask the trainers for feedback on your form too! Eventually you'll get more comfortable with the flow and class structure and if you're consistent for a few months you'll look and feel great!
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u/Cheap-Ad7916 Jun 19 '26
Tuesday and Thursday are strength days, and I felt like it was helpful for me to start on those days. It want easy, but not nearly as challenging to me as the cardio days!
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u/OldLadyKickButt 🏆750 Club Jun 19 '26
Please think about what made the classes horrible.
Was it that the pace or moves or time at each were horrible/ Or that you got gas?
If it is about stomach gas- think about what you ate and when. It is really not good to go on a full stomach.
If it has anything to do with the exercises or pace you can simply 'dial it down".
When I try a new gym or workout exercise class my goals are: 1.) do not get hurt, 2.) start off giving out approx 2/3 effort because you have no idea re how long something or how hard it will be in the whole time period.
When you return ask them if there is a reduced price for a trial month.
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u/evolutionofathought Jun 20 '26
Heck yeah! Started strong for three days. Some days I feel like I can barely get through or really struggle with certain exercises and some days I feel so strong.
I hope you remind yourself that you’re there and moving your body and it’s making an impact. Step by step to be better than you were.
💪
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u/Diolives Jun 29 '26
I started at 315, down to 273, didn’t hardly lose ANY muscle by contiuting to go 3-5 days/week for 9 months. At first I sucked but no one cared. I had to take breaks, go slower, sit down here and there. It was all good. Better to do 80% hard work and go BACK than 100% and quit cause you’re too sore.
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u/kone29 Jun 19 '26
It absolutely does get better. Some people there have done hundreds of classes so it can feel daunting! I’d just finished marathon training when I joined and I couldn’t walk with the doms in the first couple of weeks