Don’t Be Scared of the Gym, Friends!
We’re all in this together.
Yes, hitting the gym for the first time can be very intimidating. You got these muscly dudes grunting and slamming weights around. The cardio area is always packed with people working up a nasty sweat. And let’s not even talk about those obnoxious aerobics classes with all the hand-waving and sweat.
It’s enough to make a newcomer say, “Nah, I’m good,” and stay curled up on the couch. But listen up! The gym isn’t as scary as it seems from the outside. You gotta go in with the right mindset.
Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid to join:
First, everyone in that gym was once a fresh-faced newbie, too. Even that massive human brick house over there grunting up a storm used to be a string bean who didn’t know a dumbbell from a Dumb and Dumber bell. We all have humble beginnings, friends.
Secondly, most gyms are staffed by super helpful trainers and attendants. Their job is to show you how to use the equipment properly and not look like a flailing duck out of water. They’ll hook you up with beginner programs and routines so you’re not just aimlessly wandering around.
Speaking of beginner routines, you don’t need to overcomplicate things at first. Honestly, start by going on the treadmill or stationary bike and work your way up from there. Throw in some basic weightlifting, too. Nothing too crazy, right? Build that base first.
And real talk? Nobody is watching you or judging you like you think. Everybody at the gym is just tryin’ to do their own thing and get their workout in. Do you think they care about that one scrawny dude or older gal struggling with the baby weights over there? They are too focused on themselves. So, don’t let the fear of judgment hold you back.
Finally, the most challenging part about going to the gym is motivating yourself to make that first visit. It will feel hella awkward the first couple of times, no lie. But after a while, it’ll be like second nature. Soon, you’ll be that person people look at and think, “Oh, they’ve been coming here forever.”
So quit sweatin’ it and sign up for that gym membership! Your future buff self will thank you. Plus, you’ll feel more energized, confident, and overall healthier. It’s a win-win situation, my friend.
Plus, you’ll feel more energized, confident, and overall healthier. It’s a win-win situation, my friend
© Stephen G. Arrowsmith 2024
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