This morning I arrived at the gym at 10 am. My 2 ladies were ready at 10.15. One said that her friend would love to learn boxing, so I had 3. We are in our 60’s to 80’s.
2 guys from the gym came up, and told me that I have to be certified to show them the basic moves.
I said I volunteer, as I give back to the community. I was told that I would have to be certified, and then I would get paid. I don’t want a job, just to help older ladies to get fit, and protect themselves.
I understand, but why didn’t they do this the first week, as I told them that I did it. I had been asking them to put up the other 2 bags, so most were aware of it. I wasn’t covered for liability all those weeks.
I love volunteering, but couldn’t be in a nursing home, or hospital. The gym is my life.
Really upset 🥊🥊
I am sorry that you had to go through this.
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I would be upset too. Sorry to hear this
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That really is too bad. Hopefully your friends don’t get turned off by this negative experience. I understand there are liability issues but it really is a shame that you aren’t able to share something you love with other people.
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I’m sorry to hear that. I know how much you love teaching. What is required for you to become certified? Would the gym’s liability insurance cover you if you were certified?
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Sorry. So silly
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It would have been fine the first week or two.
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I so looked forward to it
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I know. Why leave it so long before telling me. I bought a 4th pair of gloves this week.
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At my age, and taking care of hubby, it’s too much to deal with. Also working with the new dentures, and the surgery just above my lip coming up. Too much stress to add something else.
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Thank you for your concern.
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Are there any other gyms or locations you could offer the volunteer services and let some of the ladies know word of mouth to join you?
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Oh dear. That is too bad and very frustrating. I used to teach Tai Chi to seniors when I was in my 40s. We never had to be certified to teach Tai Chi but we did have to do a CPR course in case someone had a heart attack.
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It’s hard to find them with more than one boxing bag.
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I took CPR courses when I was an administrator for my friend’s Adult Care Home.
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So sorry you have hit this block. It is sad that we are not allowed to help when we really can do it!
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Sorry to hear about this. Hope things work out for you. It’s great you’re trying to help others.
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Thank you, Dawn.
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We all have our strengths, and that’s what I enjoy sharing.
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Sorry that this male dominated culture effected you like this. Me too.
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