How does this machine work?

(Okay...)

(This one looks doable.)

(How hard could it be?)

(There's pictures...)

Seat goes up... or maybe down?

Handle spins when I turn around

There's a lever, there's a screen

That number feels aggressive, honestly

Picture shows a smiling face

That person's doing this with grace

I don't look like that at all

But I'm sure I'll figure it out-eventually

Push this button, foot goes here

That noise means... progress? Fear?

Everyone else looks so calm

I'm just gonna copy the diagram

I don't know how this machine works

But I'm committed now, so here we go

If this is wrong, it's too late first

I've made eye contact-I can't just go

I don't know how this machine works

But I'm moving, so that feels correct

Confidence low, effort high

Let's just hope this looks... respectable

Try it slower, try it fast

That was weird-let's not do that

Switch the grip, adjust the seat

Why does it squeak when I breathe?

The screen just flashed something red

I think that's fine? It didn't say "dead"

I'll nod like I meant to do this

Yes-this was all very planned

Okay-rhythm's starting to form

Muscles warm, panic gone

If anyone asks, I'll say

"It's an advanced variation."

I don't know how this machine works

But I'm committed now, so here we go

If this is wrong, it's too late first

I've made eye contact-I can't just go

I don't know how this machine works

But I'm moving, so that feels correct

Confidence low, effort high

Let's just hope this looks... respectable

Oh-wait-I get it now

This clicks, this turns, this makes sense-wow

Smooth motion, steady pace

Look at me-I found my place

Breathing strong, posture proud

I belong here, I've cracked the code