Why do people take a fitness class that's to advanced 4 them?

[sweatgirl]

I am currently teaching 5 classes a week and this drives me crazy. why do people take a fitness class that is way to advanced for them? when I post the class schedule for the month it gives a description of the class along with beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

[Theguyoverthere]

I think a lot of it has to do with ego. They see it and "it looks easy" but when actually in action, good luck!

Plus if you think about it... nobody wants to seem like a "weakling." I used to go to Planet Fitness when I started working out because I knew I was not an advanced person. But if you look online, everyone acts like it's a "pussy gym." Yet I think if it has the right tools to get you where you need to go, use it! On top of that, people are truly victims of "gymtimidation" yet if you look online, everyone acts like it doesn't exist.

[Anonymous]

I've found that many people, if given the option and perhaps in an attempt to save time and money, will forgo participating in beginners classes, for more advanced classes.

[sarmac]

it could be that they want to push themselves, or it could be an ego thing.
regardless.. i think that if you are teaching a class you shouldn't get irritated or judge them for that!

[MyNameIsJonas]

Agreed.

[sweatgirl]

I agree, but if you are a good thirty pounds over weight and are taking a class that requires for you to stay on track and it slows the rest of the class down it becomes hard to not get annoyed at times. the class that I am talking about requires you to be able to run for 5 minuets at a time on a treadmill and then get off and do pushups and then get back on and repeat that for a half an hour and the end the class with jumping jacks and planks it simply not a class everyone should take.

[sarmac]

I understand where you're coming from, but at least they're trying right? maybe just continue with the teaching and if s/he is falling behind don't just stop the whole class for them. go jillian michaels on their ass and push them! but if it gets too out of hand then maybe after class talk to them about considering a less advanced class