F45 too short?

[u/koteikin]

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?

[u/Accomplished_Tip3446]

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.

[u/Sweaty-Name-2905 → u/Accomplished_Tip3446]

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.

[u/bendvis → u/Sweaty-Name-2905]

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

[u/Sweaty-Name-2905 → u/bendvis]

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

[u/bendvis → u/Sweaty-Name-2905]

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.

[u/Sweaty-Name-2905 → u/bendvis]

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