Lost confidence after being called out in front of class

Glad to hear she lost her job!

I'm sorry this happened to you. It must of been humiliating. It says more about her than it does about you.

Unfortunately we all face people like this which is why its important that we do what we do for ourselves and nobody else; at the time it can be hard to remember this. You showed great courage in tackling the issue and it's that courage which will ensure that you achieve your goals. Don't let bullies ruin your fun along the way

WHAT! These people are supposed to have people skills, not bully their students. Even if some time had passed, I would call up and demand a refund and report the instructor for inappropriate conduct. The instructor works for you; you're not there to keep up a series of steps for her. You're paying her to give you a good fun workout, not to shame you for inexperience. And especially not in front of the entire class.

I took a couple zumba/dance classes when I was overweight and I've never kept up with the steps, but I've also NEVER been called out. This is not normal instructor behavior.

So yeah definitely call the gym and tell them what happened, and keep doing your fitness thing. In the meantime work on processing your feelings, remember you were being awesome and they were being *kitten*, and that other instructors will surely be more professional and more encouraging. You have every right to come back and keep taking these classes.

That instructor is a jerk and the people who laughed along are jerks as well. I would be horrified if I was attending a group class and the instructor spoke to me or another member in that way. Classes like those are meant to be for all levels and a go at your own pace type deal! I'm absolutely disgusted at the way the instructor spoke to you. I would write an email to the gym location complaining again so they have it in writing. This person should be fired. You have every right to be upset and are definitely not being overly sensitive. Know that the majority of instructors are not like that. They're supposed to be there to encourage you and help you succeed in their class! I would bring it up to your instructors at your normal gym as well- they may have some good feedback to help you build that confidence back up. You're obviously killing it in the class because you're seeing results so to heck with anyone who feels the need to say otherwise!

Point me in the right direction Ill throw my dumbbell at their fricken face.

Good job alveenar! You saved someone else from having to go through the same experience. You are changing the world. I am proud of you. Good job talking to the regional manager. You did the right thing.

I was so happy to see the update to your story!! Keep facing down your fears and get back to the gym! Don't wait to get back home; go to another gym away from home---it will further empower you...

Do not let it get you down! You spoke to the manager and that was the right thing to do. Put it behind you and keep going on with your workout. The teacher got fired and that was a lesson they needed to learn. Either they have to change their approach with members and guests at gyms or else they will not be employed. People pay serious money for these classes and deserve better. The gyms also will not tolerate instructors or fitness coaches that intimidate and scare away customers.