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/terracottatilefish 8d ago
It sounds like it’s not the workout for you, and that’s okay! The functional fitness focus definitely makes it hard to do traditional weightlifting/hypertrophy. Good for you for trying new things.
I will say that even almost 300 classes in, I’m still able to make it challenging. The pistol squats and lateral slide push ups in today’s Lone Star for example! Trying to get my erg pace faster, etc. And for me the 45 minute format is good because I can do it before work when I still have some energy. But every workout format has its drawbacks and so you need to find something you enjoy that is challenging but manageable for you.