Thats a bummer. Are your trainers very good? Perhaps they focus more on the younger ones because they can snow them ... But dont get too discouraged, take it as a challenge. Attend class religiously, and work your guts out. Do the extra things...work hard on the medicine ball, focus on every sittup, work soo fragen hard they wont be able to ignore you. And dont be afraid to speak up and demand advice, especially if you are paying for a membership. If you give %100 and still cant get what you consider adequate training, consider going to another gym, if possible. And be an open sponge when you are training, listen, look, and learn ...advice for others works for you too. As far as losing a fight, ya cant be a good winner until you learn from a loss or two...