F45 GSQ

I turned 57 last year and was not happy with the way I looked or felt. I was very close to the heaviest I had ever been (155+). I know some people wouldn’t consider that heavy but on my frame it was. Especially since it was centered on my belly and love handles. I was also always in pain (especially my knees and back). While scrolling Instagram and Facebook I came upon the F45 community. I appreciated the HIIT 45 minute class format. I had tried the regular gym route before and grew frustrated and bored very quickly because there was no structure. F45 had that structure I was looking for, that feeling of setting a goal, training and then accomplishing said goal. I was able to discover a new studio was opening in-between my workplace and my home which would negate any excuse I could come up with for not training on a given day. I signed up for the 2x a week plan (a realistic plan I felt). I soon started seeing results and wanted to attend more so I upped to the unlimited. BEST DECISION EVER. Since starting I have had the pleasure of enrolling in 2 of the F45 Challenges. I have lost almost 20 pounds of body weight, 9% body fat and gained 4.5 pounds of muscle mass. I have not met my goals yet but have gained a solid foundation to help me achieve them. The entire community (both staff and fellow members) are very friendly and inviting to the point where you are always greeted by name. The staff is always available to give advice as to form or modifications to exercises if you have injuries or mobility issues, and they will push you to exceed your limits, through more reps or an increase in the weight to better yourself. Besides the regular classes that are offered I have been able to attend yoga sessions, a foam rolling class (boy did I learn a lot in that one) as well as Hyrox classes. Over the past few months my mindset has changed to where I feel better mentally when I have worked out (physically I don’t but that’s the point of pushing your body, right?). I now actually feel guilty if I come up with excuses to not work out. For those of you that are considering joining F45——DO IT! Your future self will thank you! -Walter