Getting in Shape

Conflicted...

Lastnight was the last spinning class instructed by the trainer I like (she gave me a bunch of free PT sessions). I really like her, she pushes you hard, she is easy to get along with and I just really clicked with her - I really enjoy her classes. Due to a change in her schedule and outside things she has going on she will no longer be doing spinning on Tuesday nights. The girl I normally go with and I have decided to start going on Thursday evening, which is run by someone completely different. We chose this date because it just works best for the both of us. Lastnight I was talking to the trainer after class and she goes "This never happened, im not giving you anything right now" and gave me a huge handful of free passes for another gym (not the same as the one I am a member of). Turns out she does spinning there on Monday nights and that is part of why her scheduling issues have come up. The class is Monday at 6:30 at a gym in another city. I am lame and dont drive on the highway (partially because im scared of it, partially because my car would probably die), the back way to get there would take atleast 30min to get out there for this class. Monday's are really busy for my friend, and she doesnt know if she would even be able to make it with me, so it woul dbe up to me to drive myself. I really like this trainer but I dont know if thats enough of a reason to drive all that way for a spin class? What are your thoughts?

Re: Conflicted...

  • Hmm... this is a tough one... clearly she likes you enough to slip you some free passes. You could just go and use up the free passes and say your goodbyes... If youre not comfortable driving though, don't risk it. And if you don't want to go alone, at least your other friend is at your current gym...
  • Try the Thursday class and see how you like the new trainer.  You might be surprised that you like him/her too.  If not, you can always go to the class on Monday once or twice.  You don't have to go every week.
  • Try the thursday class at your regular gym and try to get to one of the Mondays with the free passes. This trainer obviously cares about you and wants to make sure you keep up with your hard work. You may like both classes and there is nothing wrong with spinning twice a week!
  • Personally I wouldn't go that far out of my way but that's me.  You can still train with her at your own gym, right?
  • I say do both classes! I drive 30 minutes 3 times a week at 5:15AM b/c I really like my trainer(s).  I however don't have any problem with highway driving and feel like that time is my 'relaxing time'  Gives me time to whind down, watch the sun rise that sort of thing. I guess the good news is this other gym is free so there realyl isn't a loss. I wouldn't totally back out on your friend  though - can you do both?
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