Whether it’s your first time at a gym, a fear of using the equipment incorrectly or simply feeling inferior to other people that may be there…it’s safe to say that you’re definitely not the only one that has their initial gym phobias about going to the gym. Here’s some great tips to boost your confidence…
Preparation is key
Have a fitness plan ready to go if you’re new to it all. What’s great about this is that you can even pre-practice some of the exercises at home before going to the gym. This will help you both physically and mentally, which will give you a confidence boost.
Go with a friend
Easily one of the best ways to boost your confidence and motivation. Having a friend go-along this journey with you will keep you accountable as well as a much needed boost when you’re just not feeling it. It’s also good to share goals with someone who also feels the same gym anxiety as yourself.
Avoid peak gym times
A good way to ease yourself in, allow yourself to breathe a little and not become too overwhelmed is to go to the gym when it’s not overly crowded. Enquire as to when the gym is quieter and set a goal to go a few times while getting to grips with everything.
Focus on YOU not others
We know a big part of gym anxiety is the worrying of what other people think of us. The truth is, they’re probably too busy focusing on themselves in the gym to be thinking about you. A lot of it is self-talk, pulling yourself down in comparison to others. Just remember that EVERYONE had to start somewhere and at some point during their journey they probably felt what you do too! You are on your own journey with your own goals…and by taking that first step, each time you go the anxiety will start to go away.
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