Lori M my day is made and my heart is full! I hope this is one you can rinse and repeat :) xx~LL 

Elizabeth D there are times when you need to go slow to learn the moves. But, then, when you know them, its time to trust that and challenge your body to move. You get it "wrong" you repeat a rep or you give yourself permission to do better next time. Also, you can take note of which exercises you wished or felt you need to slow down in. Then after class repeat those to better understand them for next time. Keep me posted on how that goes  xx~LL 

Kristin Z totally understand what you're saying. It can be hard if your peeps are also taking from others. They are trained to feel that if it isn't new its not challenging. But actually, exploring what MORE they can get out of exercises they know is more challenging. Not taking breaks to learn "new" moves means they are getting more exercises in a workout in the same or less time. Joe P was always about quality over quantity. You have to do more reps when you're learning. And you get to do less when you're more advanced and bringing more muscles to the exercise because you can. Because you're not learning the move. As far as how to articulate that...it depends on your personality. I'm a bit more direct and often ask people why they want their workout to entertain them? lol Or, I remind them that when people go to a gym they don't do new moves all the time. Instead they do the same lifts and try to get better or more weight. xx~LL 

Lesley Logan, I love this! Yes, I’m an instructor at a studio with 7 other instructors all w various styles which is great. But I love how you explained it. Frankly, I’m an ultra runner so I have zero problem doing the same thing over and over on my fav and new trails while looking for minute ways to eke out improvement or joy or ease. Hahahahahahahahha. Thanks for your tips!