Aerobics Instructor Can't Count

Aerobics Instructor Can't Count

A Watch Manager at work (watch = shift, I work for the Fire Service) has started doing aerobics sessions at HQ for anyone who wants to come along. Last night's was free but from next week, they will be £2 a session which is a BARGAIN.

The only thing is Helen, the watch manager who is running the classes, is very fit and energetic but can't count! She says "Hold that position for 15 seconds" and then proceeds to make us wait half an hour (OK, not quite half an hour, but you get the picture). Or she says "8 more" and I'm sure I count at least 12. Maybe she's doing it on purpose to motivate us, but I used to do step and aerobics a few years ago and it throws me off balance when she doesn't stick to what she says - I'm always thinking ahead and preparing myself for the next step. Do you think I should say something to her?

I do ache a bit this morning, maybe I shouldn't have worn my sky high heels! But I do feel good for it I think I will stick to it, it's a good team exercise for us at work too.

Don't sweat the small stuff. It will make you stinky.

Re: Aerobics Instructor Can't Count

I see what you mean. I'd prefer it if the instructor says 'do 10', and you do 10, then 'do 5', and you do 5, then 'do a cheeky 3 more', and you're killing yourself but you do 3 more.

As you say, that way you know what you're in for, but it also helps her motivate you rather than saying 'Nina, now you must do 80 push ups'

Good luck with the classes. They sound SO cheap - and you don't even have to travel for them!!!

PS Fire service? Wow.

Re: Aerobics Instructor Can't Count

Sorry, I completely missed your reply, Mooksy! I hate it when these drop off that main list! The list should be longer!

I did gve feedback to Helen but she didn't listen but I enjoy the classes so much that I can't see myself stopping They are cheap and because they're straight after work, I don't have an excuse not to go. They're not actually in the fire station I work at, they're at HQ down the road but that's actually nearer to my house than here so I have no excuse.

And yes, wow - the fire service. It IS great and yes, the perks are fantastic! I'm going up in an ALP (Aerial Ladder Playform - one of those HUGE ladder things) next week so will be sure to get a picture to post on here!

Don't sweat the small stuff. It will make you stinky.