The Commitment Dilemma

It’s both a challenge and a privilege to work in a field where my livelihood depends on how committed people are to themselves.

So often I hear, “I really love your classes, I feel so great afterwards, but it’s so hard to get here.”

And the truth is, I can’t do that part for you. You have to show up.

All I can do is make the classes fun, effective, and engaging enough that you want to keep coming.

It’s a delicate balance, inspiring people to stay committed without shaming them when they can’t be.

I’m always aware of the tension between “stay consistent” and “listen to your body.”

I never want anyone to feel guilted into coming to class. Life can be a lot. I get that. I have autism and ADHD, and I’m a solo parent. I know how full and unpredictable life can be.

And we also want to go out and enjoy life, especially if your kids are older or you’re at a stage where you can finally prioritise yourself. You want to travel and take trips, (especially hiking trips!) After all, the purpose of getting strong is to enjoy life more.

That’s why I’ve done my best to design a payment and booking system that rewards consistency while allowing for flexibility.

If you message me and let me know you can’t make it, you’ll always be met with compassion and understanding. I respect honesty, communication, and self-awareness deeply.

However, I’m also running a business built around small class numbers, personal attention, and community. For this to work, I rely on people showing up regularly.

My business isn’t sustainable when there’s an influx of people one week and half-empty classes the next.

I also don’t want a huge number of people on my books. I want to know everyone, remember who you are, and what your body needs. I’d rather have a small, committed community than a revolving door of drop-ins I barely see.

This model only works when people commit, ideally at least once a week, and stay consistent as much as possible.

I can’t run a “just when you feel like it” fitness studio at this scale.

Ultimately, it’s up to the Motueka community to decide whether this kind of space matters enough to commit to.

And to be completely honest, (because I don’t want anyone wasting their time), strength training isn’t something to dip in and out of. You won’t see real benefits unless you show up regularly. It’s like brushing your teeth, something that deserves to be a high priority. If you skip it, it’ll cost you later. The same is true of your body: without consistent strength training, it won’t be resilient enough to support you as you age.

Those of you who commit weekly, or twice weekly, and pay for your class whether or not you make it, you are absolute gold. You make it possible for this studio to exist, and right now you’re literally covering the rent. I appreciate you deeply.

At the moment, I’m still open to new clients. You can try a class before you commit for just $20. A lot of people have said that it’s a bargain. The first session is often more like personal training because of how much attention I give each person. 

​This offer is only available for a short time though. There will come a point soon when classes are full and spaces will be reserved only for those who are genuinely committed.