I was seriously considering joining F45 Capitol Hill -- I've heard amazing things about the workouts and the sense of community. But I just learned about a new policy starting April 1st that's really disappointing: if you're not through the door before the instructor starts giving class instructions, the doors are locked and you're charged for the class.
As a new mom, I've invested over $30,000 in childcare just to carve out time to take care of myself again -- and this kind of policy feels completely out of touch with real life. Things happen. Kids get fussy. Traffic gets backed up. And arriving a minute or two late shouldn't mean you're locked out and penalized, especially when classes are expensive.
I've never heard of anyone showing up more than 5 minutes late, and from what I understand, those who do are respectful and try not to disrupt the flow. At this price point, members deserve grace and understanding, not punishment for doing their best.
This policy feels unnecessarily rigid and honestly makes me think twice about joining. I hope F45 rethinks this approach -- it sends the wrong message to the very people trying to prioritize their health and well-being. read more