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Starting a new fitness habit can be an intimidating prospect. Here are a few ways to overcome your nervousness and hit the gym.

Going into a new place thats filled with people and customs youre unfamiliar with can be nerve-wracking, especially if its to learn a skill that everyone else there already knows. But dont let your fears keep you from bettering your life.

I own and run a gym and see people cope with these every day. So lets look at some of the most intimidating things about going to a new gym and how to move past them.

Mindset shift: This is like saying that you need to eat something before you go out to dinner. The whole reason youre going to the gym is because you want to get in shape. Thats exactly what its there for.

If the gym youre at fosters a judgmental environment, then youre in the wrong place. The best gyms foster a community that raises up and supports every member from the newest to the fittest with the same enthusiasm.

What you can do: Before you sign up, visit the gym so you can check it out and see if its friendly to people who are starting their fitness journey.

If you see nothing but monster athletes, theres a good chance youll feel out of place. If you see average Janes and Joes who look like theyre in a similar place mixed in with the gym rats, youre likely in a place that has programs and resources for fellow gym-goers who are just starting out.

Mindset shift: There is an entire industry of people whose job it is to show you what to do. And they are all happy to do it. Any gym you go to will have professionals on hand who can steer you in the right direction.

And if you dont talk to a live person, there are countless programs available online, on Instagram heck, I know someone whos taking her workout programming from Pinterest.

What you can do: When you visit the gym, be honest. Tell them youre starting out and not sure what to do. Many gyms will have preset workout plans for beginners or will offer a few free personal training sessions to get started.

Programs like CrossFit or Orange Theory Fitness will have a new workout every day for you to do.

Mindset shift: The fact is, getting fit takes work. If it was easy, everyone would do it. If you can adjust your mindset and embrace the struggle as something youre choosing to do, you may eventually learn to enjoy the journey as well as the results.

What you can do: That said, there are things you can do to make the gym more fun. Generalized fitness programs like CrossFit and Orange Theory Fitness program workouts that vary from day to day to keep things fresh.

Or you can find a place thats more specific to your interest: gymnastics gyms, martial arts or cycling studios, or even Ninja Warrior training gyms will make your workout seem more like recess than P.E. class.

Mindset shift: Most injuries tend to come from two things: poor form and going too hard, too fast. The root of both of these is impatience, trying to rush your path to fitness by taking on too much weight (which leads to lifting with lousy form) or pushing yourself hard before youre ready.

This can lead to injuries, excessive soreness, and mental fatigue. Once you realize good form and consistency are the straightest paths to fitness, the more injury-proof youll be.

What you can do: Focus on consistency, not intensity. For the first 4-6 weeks, keep your exertion level during workouts around 75-80% so you can grow accustomed to your new activity. After that, you can start to ramp up the intensity.

Mindset shift: This is pretty legit, but only if you overthink things. You dont need to deck yourself out in lululemon to fit in. Keep it simple with a pair of comfortable shorts, a T-shirt, and a comfy pair of sneakers. The better you feel, the better youll look.

What you can do: Treat yourself! Nothing motivates you to hit the gym like some shiny new gear. If you dont have any workout clothes (jorts and a cutoff tee dont count), head to the store and get a pair of lightweight shorts, a sweat-wicking T-shirt, and a good pair of shoes.

You dont have to spend a fortune, just get something that makes you comfortable. Then walk through those gym doors in style.

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Afraid of the Gym? How to Overcome These Common Fitness Fears - GearJunkie

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