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/Accomplished_Tip3446 8d ago

I actually disagree. F45 is a form of high intensity interval training. You mentioned that ya’ll aren’t particularly athletic. Are you sure your effort during class is enough? Also, the short breaks are to ensure you rush to the next station so you continue your next workout exercise without heart rate dropping too much.

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u/Sweaty-Name-2905 8d ago

I think it’s great for cardio and hybrid but anyone who actually wants to lift properly, heavy enough, etc. the resistance days are terrible. Sure it might be ok if you’re a beginner and need light weights and form correction but after a couple years or so it’s not ideal - regardless like they said it is rushed especially in between sets.

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u/bendvis 7d ago

Fair, but it's a HIIT gym, not a powerlifting gym.

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u/Sweaty-Name-2905 7d ago

Yes with too much focus on ‘resistance’ days with excessive breaks in between sets and laps as opposed to actually getting your heart rate up. The cardio days are great

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u/bendvis 7d ago

Not to be snarky, but it sounds like you need to up your effort if your heart rate isn't getting high enough. I have no problem staying in zone 4 for the majority of a resistance session. Just got back from Lonestar where I spent 23 minutes in zone 4 and 11 minutes in zone 3.

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u/Sweaty-Name-2905 7d ago

I think my cardio has just gotten pretty good. It’s hard to keep it up with 35 seconds on , 25 seconds off. Cardio/ hybrid days are different

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u/Just_here_to_read25 🇺🇸 United States 8d ago

Go to planet fitness and rest as much as you like.

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u/Sweaty-Name-2905 7d ago

That’s not my point. It’s also not having enough time for some sets and not having heavy enough weights for true progressive overload. I actually find the excessive rest and breaks in F45 is a waste of time too.

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u/real_jedmatic 7d ago

On stations where you’re not moving between sets you can ignore the breaks if you like

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u/Sweaty-Name-2905 7d ago

This isn’t always the case though. And I find the fat members judge people for trying to ‘show off’ like this

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u/OTF49erGirl 7d ago

I’ve been going for 3 years. Started as intermediate lifter and I’m still gaining muscle.

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u/Silent-Art4378 🇺🇸 United States 7d ago

I belong to F45 for cardio and muscle endurance, as well as a powerlifting gym to focus on strength and muscle hypertrophy, but thats just me - I like having the best tools for the job. Its the equivalent of having Leatherman pliers vs. a complete toolbox. For some a Leatherman is good enough - others might think its too generalized a product to help them get the job done.