Give Yourself Time to Learn in the Gym

Whenever we start something new, there's always a learning curve—and the gym is no exception. That’s why at Axis, we’re constantly reminding our members to relax, give themselves some grace, and allow time to learn.

Starting out can feel overwhelming. You walk into class and see others lifting with ease, flowing through movements, and talking in what sounds like a completely different language. Meanwhile, you're standing there thinking, What does that even mean? Am I doing this right?

We get it. We’ve all been there.

Every single person who walks through our doors was a beginner once. We've all stared at the whiteboard, confused by the numbers and terminology. We've all had moments where the coach had to step in (more than once!) to help us through a movement. And we've all had that frustrating feeling of thinking, Why is this so hard for me?

But here’s the truth: that confusion, that frustration—it’s just part of the process.

There’s a lot to learn when you start training at Axis. New movements, new terms, new ways of using your body. It can feel like a lot at first, and that's completely normal. The key is to stick with it. The only way to improve at anything—whether it’s lifting weights, learning a new language, or picking up a sport—is to keep practicing.

Keep showing up. Keep putting in the reps. That’s where the magic happens.

Over time, things start to click. Movements feel more natural. You understand what the coach is saying without needing a translation. You start to feel stronger, more capable, more confident.

For most people, it takes about a year to feel fully comfortable with the majority of our movements. Even though we walk you through everything in our onboarding process, no one is expected to remember it all right away. It takes hundreds—sometimes thousands—of reps before things really settle in.

So if you're new, or just feeling stuck, give yourself some grace. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just keep showing up, keep learning, and trust that it will get better.

Progress doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from persistence.