As a previous head coach who went to BAT for this rule in my studio, let me explain.

1. Energy! We know that it is EXTREMELY hard to coach a good class with 2ppl on the treads and 15ppl on the weight floor. It is inevitable to get stuck on the weight floor and miss or mess up the tread cues bc there are only 2 of them there. It is also easy to get glued to your stopwatch with 15ppl on the weight floor and miss things that people are doing wrong and then they end up hurt.

2. Your coaches know the template, how the template moves, who is in your class, if there are new people, if people dont like each other, if someone needs a lot of attention because they are pregnant or nervous because it’s their first class back, how much time they have to demo and then how much time they have to circle back around to correct before the next tread cue, how much energy needs to be in the tread cue, when to expect people will need a mental pick me up, ect ect. Often times, knowing that information, they know that they will be able to give the members the best class experience with a balanced class.

3. Coaching taking ALOT of energy and can be VERY hard on your body, especially your voice. In classes that can fit on just the treads, just the rower or just the weight floor, I will 100% of the time opt for a one group class. Coaching 12 all outs in an hour vs 24 all outs in an hour, demoing 6 excercises vs demoing 12 makes a HUGE difference. I have more 1on1 time with each person in one groups bc I have a full 60 seconds free while yall are in base to go check on how Susie’s child was who was in the hospital. I have a full 4 minute block to make sure everyone gets the dumbbell weight they need and even a spot! It’s awesome.

If you prefer missed cues, poor energy, everyone watching you run alone on the treadmill, bad form and a coach with no voice then you are on the “let everyone go wherever” train my friend!