Scared to walk into the gym? Convinced everyone's staring at you? Worried you'll look clueless using equipment? Let's be real: the gym can be intimidating as hell. But gym intimidation can't be the reason you skip your workout. You have goals to reach, strength to build, and confidence to build, and you're not going to get there by staying comfortable. Today, I'm giving you 9 ways to overcome gym intimidation so you can walk into any gym feeling strong, confident, and ready to crush your workout. I'm also sharing my free step-by-step guide: How to Get Started in the Gym 101, which walks you through exactly what to do when you walk through those doors.
Scared to walk into the gym? Convinced everyone's staring at you? Worried you'll look clueless using equipment?
Let's be real: the gym can be intimidating as hell. But gym intimidation can't be the reason you skip your workout. You have goals to reach, strength to build, and confidence to build, and you're not going to get there by staying comfortable.
Today, I'm giving you 9 ways to overcome gym intimidation so you can walk into any gym feeling strong, confident, and ready to crush your workout. I'm also sharing my free step-by-step guide: How to Get Started in the Gym 101, which walks you through exactly what to do when you walk through those doors.
What's Discussed:
(01:56) Have a plan before you go
(02:52) Focus on yourself (no one is watching you)
(03:59) Go during off-peak hours
(04:34) Dress for confidence, not Instagram
(05:13) People are actually nicer than you think
(06:11) Work out with a friend or mentor
(06:44) Scope out the gym beforehand
(07:55) Warm up in a safe corner
(08:56) Try a different gym or start at home
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