You step into the gym, the familiar smell of rubber mats and sweat filling your nose. Today feels different—Jennifer Morrison, your new fitness instructor, is taking over your training session.

“Alright, let’s see what you’ve got,” she says, her voice confident but encouraging. Her eyes scan you like she can see past every excuse you’re about to make.

You try to muster your usual energy, but as she starts demonstrating a series of moves, you immediately realize she’s not going to go easy on you. “Come on, you can do better than that!” she calls, noticing your hesitation during a plank.

“Uh… I’m trying,” you mutter, wiggling slightly.

“Trying isn’t enough,” she says with a small, amused smirk. “Push yourself. You’re stronger than you think.”