"... Keep going. This is supposed to hurt." As you bust out the last few reps of your last set in a weight exercise. Lol. I am most assuringly hurting as I give her my friendly nod. Grunt grunt..trying not to pass out..

Ever had experiences like this in your training?

I do!!! On Friday,50 minutes into my hour long training I was beginning to feel dizzy & lightheaded - when I said that she chuckled and said ' only 4 more to go!'. When I completed the set - I had to lean/sit against the wall because I thought I was going to pass out.

Sometimes I laugh during the workout because I want to say 'wait' or 'break' but I know I won't get the break or a wait!!

But the training is changing my body, I'm so much stronger and even when the scale stays stuck I see the differences in my body.

I love it when my trainer challenges me. I've had trainers before who were more like exercise partners.

I have a new one. He's killing me and I love it.

I do!!! On Friday' date='50 minutes into my hour long training I was beginning to feel dizzy & lightheaded - when I said that she chuckled and said ' only 4 more to go!'. When I completed the set - I had to lean/sit against the wall because I thought I was going to pass out.

Sometimes I laugh during the workout because I want to say 'wait' or 'break' but I know I won't get the break or a wait!!

But the training is changing my body, I'm so much stronger and even when the scale stays stuck I see the differences in my body.[/quote']

Ha - 100% empathy here!!! That is how I am with my trainer too. Wanting a break, but knowing I won't get one and start cracking up... Must be a pain reflex, defense mechanism or something.

I don't respond well to the traditional no pain no gain, sadistic trainer, the kind who says just 3 more! And then after those 3 says, only 5 more! That sort of hooey makes me go into a blind rage. That is one reason why I love Xfit so much, the guys at the box are so enthusiastic and in love with Xfit that they just radiate joy in getting stronger and better, which makes you want to try your hardest.