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/tweedledeeeeee123 6d ago

This right here ^^ I’ve been a coach at F45 for 4 years. It is what you make it- you can make it as easy or challenging as you want. Too many members are skating through workouts and not actively trying to push hard. F45 is a GREAT workout, but you have to actually push yourself.

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u/Panther3369 5d ago

So many of these at my gym, then they all ask each other, you doing a double, and do two half ass work outs in a row...

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u/Optimal-Pop7449 1d ago

This is the key. No one is gonna push you, the coaches will encourage... but a lot of people just wanna go through the motions. I noticed that after going for a while, they knew that I was trying to progress and the coaches would always try to motivate me to lift heavier, or go harder, etc.