If you’re worried about messing up at the gym, doing something wrong or even getting overwhelmed during your first few Sessions, that’s absolutely fine. It’s a concern we’ve heard many times before.

Some people worry they’ll get an exercise wrong or won’t understand what they’re supposed to be doing. Others have a deeper worry: what if I panic, get upset or even cry?

None of those things mean you’ve failed or that RISE isn’t for you.

You won’t be left to figure things out yourself

One of the reasons people worry about messing up at the gym is that they imagine being surrounded by equipment and having no idea what they’re doing.

At RISE, you have a coach with you throughout every Session. They’ll explain what you’re doing, show you how to do it and help personalise exercises to suit you. That makes things going wrong much less likely in the first place.

• You don’t need to know the exercises before you arrive.
• Your coach will explain and demonstrate what you’re doing.
• Exercises can be adjusted to suit you.
• You can ask for help whenever you’re unsure.

And what if something still doesn’t go to plan?

That’s fine too. You might misunderstand something, struggle with an exercise or simply have a day when you’re feeling more anxious or emotional than usual.

RISE is a welcoming, supportive environment. Nobody expects you to get everything right, and you aren’t going to be judged because something didn’t go perfectly.

What if I panic or get upset?

This is something people have genuinely worried about before joining. If it happens, it happens. You won’t have ruined the Session or embarrassed yourself. Your coach is there to support you, and other members understand that everyone has difficult moments sometimes.

You don’t need to arrive confident, experienced or completely free of nerves. Having coaching and support around you means you’re much less likely to feel lost in the first place, and if you do have a wobble, it really isn’t a disaster.