New gym, new problems...

hadapurpura

So I joined a new gym for holidays, because I'm in another town. It's ok, but the instructor set me on a program that is really intense, so intense I feel dizzy afterwards (sometimes during), and I don't think it's a sustainable amount of exercise. Namely, I can't see myself doing it everyday (and I can't escape the instructor... argh!!!) What should I do???

abrantner

Be honest and tell them what's going on with you and your concerns.. Trainers are not mind readers.

Dave198lbs

So I joined a new gym for holidays, because I'm in another town. It's ok, but the instructor set me on a program that is really intense, so intense I feel dizzy afterwards (sometimes during), and I don't think it's a sustainable amount of exercise. Namely, I can't see myself doing it everyday (and I can't escape the instructor... argh!!!) What should I do???

you in RussiaZ? defect!

why must you be with any insturctor?

Debbe2

Don't understand, why must you stay with that Instructor? Is it a certified Trainer who knows what they are doing?

Elzecat

Be honest and tell them what's going on with you and your concerns.. Trainers are not mind readers.

Agree with this.

sprinkies

seriously, just tell the instructor that they're killing you.

there's no shame, they have no idea what you're capable of, and they're prob doing it because you haven't expressed concern at your other workouts. don't give up.

sprinkies

seriously, just tell the instructor that they're killing you.

there's no shame, they have no idea what you're capable of, and they're prob doing it because you haven't expressed concern at your other workouts. don't give up.

Scorpioangel

Let them know this is not working for you!

skatermom503

Of course you can escape the trainer. They are working for you. You are the customer writing the check!! Don't let them bully you. If you can't work it out with that one, get another one (and don't pay extra to do it!). If that doesn't work or there isn't another one, try going it alone for awhile. Do what the trainer suggested, just ramp it down to a level you can live with.
Good luck!

ninerbuff

That's not a good sign and if the trainer doesn't notice it, then you need a new one. But yes, tell the trainer the workout is too intense for you.




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hadapurpura

Thanks!!! I'm gonna talk to him to get workouts to a more manageable level. I do want to be able to work out really hard eventually, but it'll take some time.