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Functional Fitness · First class guide · 8 min read

What to expect at your first Functional Fitness class

A step-by-step look at arriving, meeting your coach, learning the workout and choosing the right movement options.
01

Before you arrive

Book through the live timetable, wear comfortable training clothes and enclosed shoes, bring water and arrive around ten minutes early. That gives your coach time to learn your name, ask about your experience and explain the space.

You do not need to practise the workout beforehand. The session is coached from the beginning.

02

How the class normally works

A session generally includes a briefing, warm-up, movement preparation, the main workout and a cool-down or pack-up period. Your coach explains the intended outcome before you begin.

Ask questions whenever something is unclear. Understanding the movement matters more than copying the person beside you.

03

Scaling is normal

A scaled option is not a lesser workout. Coaches may change the load, range of motion, equipment, repetitions or pace so the session matches your current ability while preserving its purpose.

04

After class

It is normal to feel that you have worked, especially when movements are new. Hydrate, eat normally, sleep and allow recovery time. Sharp pain, dizziness or symptoms that concern you are reasons to stop and seek appropriate professional advice.

Questions answered

Good to know.

Do I need previous gym experience?+

No. The coach will explain the session and provide suitable movement options.

Will I have to lift heavy weights?+

No. Loads should match your technique and current ability, and bodyweight or alternative movements may be used.

Where do I book?+

Use the WITHIN live timetable to choose and book an available class.

General information only

This guide is educational and is not medical advice. Speak with an appropriately qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.