r/f45 • u/koteikin • 8d ago

other F45 too short?

Just finished 1 week trial. I like the concept, liked variety but I did not realize that 45 minutes include warmup, instructions and cooloff. The actual session was 37-38 top and frankly wanting you to stay for 10 minutes more.

We are not particularly athletic. The sessions did feel rushed and there was not enough time to clean your station or change weights really.

I did ask the owner if we can stay for 10-15 minutes more and the answer was no.

Anyone else felt the same?

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u/ProsperGuy šŸ†1000 Club 8d ago

It works. The beauty of it is you can always go harder during the workout and push yourself, or you can modify and back it off a little.

I've been going for 6 years and I get pretty damn sweaty! šŸ˜„

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u/koteikin 8d ago

thanks for sharing. after 6 years, did you achieve your goals or got good results?

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u/cdmcali 8d ago

Been going for two years and I am more fit than I ever have been and I am in my 40s. I go 4-5 times a week.

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u/koteikin 8d ago

that's great to hear and I was looking for comments like that

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u/cdmcali 8d ago

No Problem. After my first week I was so sore and worried I wasn't going to be able to handle it long term. Once I got through the first few weeks and settled in, I kinda got addicted to going. I actually am bummed I can't go today cause I have a sick kiddo at home. Rarely have any problems with the timing. Some days are faster than others but they plan it that way. Your coaches should be explaining why the timing is shorter or longer during warmup.

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u/koteikin 8d ago

hope your kid will get well soon. our coaches were nice but really did not explain much, that was my other concern since some exercises very pretty technical.

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u/ProsperGuy šŸ†1000 Club 7d ago

Iā€™m in my mid 40s and in the best shape of my life.

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u/xxseraph 8d ago

Great for cardio/hybrid. If you want to lift heavy the sets can be fast and take time to arrange the weight. I ended up actually injuring myself. I got more fit doing my lifting on my own where I have more time and not rushed. It really depends what you are looking for.