Have you ever walked out of an exercise class?
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Anonymous
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Over the last couple of months I’ve been trying different classes at my gym to mix up my workouts. For 2 classes that I’ve attended, it was clear within the first minute I was in over my head. I really wanted to leave but pushed through as best I could. I didn’t feel the euphoria you feel when you finish a challenging workout and have no desire to attend again.
Has this ever happened to posters here? I’m curious do you quietly exit the class or is that rude? |
Anonymous
| Yes many times. I have lower back issues and if I start to feel sensitivity there during a class I leave immediately. Quietly and discreetly of course. If someone asks, I just explain about my back and not wanting to strain it. No big deal. |
Anonymous
| Ive probably tried at least 50 different classes over the last 15 years. I would say 12 of them have became my regulars, 30 of them I never went to again, and 8 I walked out of within 20 minutes. I think its fine. |
Anonymous
| Thanks for the quick responses this makes me feel better! |
Anonymous
| Definitely walk out if you’re in over your head! I’d rather be embarrassed a tiny bit than hurt myself. I’ve walked out 3 times. |
Anonymous
| Definitely. There are many reasons to do so. I walked out once because the music was too loud. |
Anonymous
| Yep, several times. |
Anonymous
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A couple of times over the last 15 or so years. In general, it's because a regular teacher has a sub whose style of teaching I don't like. If I'm just going to be frustrated for an hour, I'd rather be elsewhere. I do feel rude, though.
I go to a couple of really difficult power yoga classes, and it's not that unusual for a self-identified newbie to leave midway through. Happens fairly often. |
Anonymous
| I walked out of a terrible yoga class once. I felt so euphoric and peaceful after I left, so it was in that sense a great class! |
Anonymous
| it's fine. its your money and your time. |
Anonymous
| It's fine, just set yourself up toward the back and close to the door if you think walking out may be a possibility. And be discreet. |
Anonymous
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I tend to think it's rude. At the very least, notify the instructor and say: "I just want to check this out, I'm not sure if it's for me" or ask questions first. Or just say "I may have to leave early for X reason, would it be ok if I stay for just part of the class?"
If it's a new class, try observing a few minutes and looking up videos online to get a sense of what you expect. |
Anonymous
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Yes. It's your body, your time, and your prerogative. Quiet and respectful is all that's required.
-group fitness instructor |
Anonymous
Another group fitness instructor here and exactly this. |
Anonymous
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