How to not give a f*ck

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This post is for the women out there who face ‘Gym-timidation’ (yeah I can’t believe there is a word for it either), those who feel uncomfortable walking through a room filled with protein-bros. Who feel stares on their back as they fumble about pretending to know what they are doing thinking "I should have just stayed at home". It’s normal to feel this and is something which will resonate with everyone who has set foot in a gym.

Here are my tips for beating ‘Gym-timidation’:

Invest in wireless earphones

Not only do earphones deter from weird old men asking how you are every five minutes they also ease anxiety and allow for maximum concentration plus you don’t even need to take them off.

Plan ahead

Write out your workout on your phone so you can go there and get on with it. That way you aren't standing alone scrolling through twitter next to the leg press, that is awkward. Trust me.
I base most of my workouts off Instagram and YouTube bloggers videos, finding alternatives for certain exercises to what I feel comfortable doing at a weight suited to me. If you are just beginning though keep things simple. YouTube is a great way to find out how exercises are performed properly and how equipment is used.

Go to classes

Classes are a good way to get to know the basics and other exercises to try while seeing what you like/don't like without the pressure of the gym. Classes teach you about technique and form so is a perfect place to improve and learn which will build confidence when you go to try them out elsewhere (shout out to Ryan at CrossFit Glasgow).

Realise nobody notices you

I wish someone had told me this.
It’s hard to get your head around the fact nobody is watching you or cares about you, but they don’t. Everyone is doing what they want to do, so there is nothing stopping you from doing what you want to do. If you spend less time worrying about whether you fit in or not you’ll find you do fit in, because you deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.


Its 2017 girl, just do your thing.


Thanks for reading xxx

Comments

  1. Helen20 October 2017 at 01:30

    Just do your thing 😘 but don’t wear smurf hats and baggy joggers - leave that to the boys who can’t lift as much as you xx

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