If I don't enjoy it, then why do it?

[RachelEFC]

I've been teaching Body Pump 3x a week for about 3 months. For those that aren't familiar, it's the "Original Barbell" class. It's about an hour long and each song focuses on lifting a different body part. Since I've been teaching this class I've lost the motivation to then go back into the gym and lift more... I don't really enjoy the class, it's easy to do, and while I'm supposed to be connecting with my participants I feel like I'm staring off into space. I don't get paid a ton, and then I also have to take the time to drive to get to that gym, when it's not the one I would normally go to anymore (it is my old gym that I spent a LOT of time at). I have lost a lot of my strength that I had been working for, and it just doesn't make me happy. My participants love me, and often my class is packed... I don't know if I should just wait it out and maybe I'll like it more when it's not as new to me and comes easier, but I'm thinking it's just a waste of time.

I think I'm just selfish.

 

[bw1]

If you don't like it, don't do it. Concentrate more on yourself and your training.

 

[ortiz34]

*moved to I need attention and reassurance forum*

 

[RachelEFC]

*moved to I need attention and reassurance forum*

Seriously? The need to be an ass?

 

[EnderJE]

If it feels good, do it. Even if you shouldn't.

If it doesn't feel good, don't.

 

[heavy_duty]

I have been an instructor/coach since 1992 so here is my take.
(1) Think of yourself.
(2) Think of your students.
more than 60% of my "clients" are teens or younger so I have always put them first.
lots of sacrafice too.

you need to find 2 or 3 clients who "need you" to help motivate you.
if you're helping people then its not all about the money.

 

[EnderJE]

I have been an instructor/coach since 1992 so here is my take.
(1) Think of yourself.
(2) Think of your students.
more than 60% of my "clients" are teens or younger so I have always put them first.
lots of sacrafice too.

you need to find 2 or 3 clients who "need you" to help motivate you.
if you're helping people then its not all about the money.

Here's mine. Never listen to Canadians. They don't know what they are talking about.

 

[RachelEFC]

I have been an instructor/coach since 1992 so here is my take.
(1) Think of yourself.
(2) Think of your students.
more than 60% of my "clients" are teens or younger so I have always put them first.
lots of sacrafice too.

you need to find 2 or 3 clients who "need you" to help motivate you.
if you're helping people then its not all about the money.

When I first started, I had a middle aged over weight gentleman that took my class, and was crying to me about how his wife of 23 years had left him, (and he was literally craying ). That did motivate me to be there for him. I am finding it difficult to make those connections though. The majority of my class are middle aged women, but some men and younger people here and there.

Maybe if I didn't teach 3 days a week and only taught once or twice...

 

[heavy_duty]

I go at it 3 nights a week sometimes 6-9pm.
when the energy is low I often think "I left my kids at home for this?"
Then on Friday I bring my own kids and it makes up for it when I see their progress.

bottom line though is if you do quit, nobody will care for very long....that's the part that sucks.
its a double edged sword.

 

[ortiz34]

Seriously? The need to be an ass?

Hi, obviously we haven't met