5 /5 Jevonah Khakbaz: I have never been a consistent gym goer, and historically, Ive only worked out as punishment for gaining weight.
When I saw the instagram ad for BFT in HB, I was feeling depressed about my weight, my cholesterol, and my lack of energy to do anything.
I signed up for the free class, and said, Ill just go once, and Ill see if I can do any of the work outs.
I showed up to my first class nervous about being the biggest person there, and that I would have to modify every exercise.
The thing I love about BFT, is that each person has a waist band monitor. This monitor will keep each individual aware at all times of their heart rate in relation to their maximum heart rate.
The beauty of this, for a plus size woman, is that I may reach 80% maximum heart rate by doing step ups, while another achieves it by doing jump ups. I can see my heart rate and know I am doing a good job- even modifying when I need to.
Ive also focused on my breathing and lowering my heart rate for the first time ever in a class.
I feel safe working out at BFT with the trainers because they care about each individual doing the exercise correctly, targeting the correct muscles, and not injuring themself by pushing to unrealistic goals for a fitness "newbie" who just wants to show up and sweat.
By the end of my first class, I was blown away by everything BFT offered me. I wanted to join, and couldnt wait for them to go over the class options.
The trainers that Ive had are Justin, Travis, Don and Dorata. Doratas Balanced class gave me tiny little baby abs that I felt for 3 days (underneath my round tummy), and Travis helped me keep going in my cardio class when I felt like slowing down, Don has helped me with nutrition and gave me great feedback on my new healthy meals, and Justin is a power house who reminds me to focus on my breathing and on drinking my protein.
All of the trainers have kept me motivated, and encouraged to come back and do it again. Also, I really like the community and seeing some people more than once and getting to know them is like a little bonus social perk.