Like me, I bet a lot of you face gymtimidation. It sucks and, for those of us who are anxiety prone, lone gym trips can be a nightmare. However, I have a few tips for you that will make the process a little easier.
Motivation
Remember why you’re here. Whether it’s to lose weight, bulk up or just a healthy habit – whatever your goal is, focus on it. If you spend less time worrying what other people think and more focusing on your end result, the fact that you are alone should feel a little less daunting. Your determination will keep your eyes on the prize, not other gym goers.
Attitude
No one cares what you’re doing in the gym. No one is there to laugh at you, to bully you or intimidate you. Everyone at the gym is focusing on their own workouts, not yours. Unless you start somersaulting through the air or setting fire to gym equipment, no one will even glance your way. Once you start working out, you’ll become oblivious to the people around you (and then realise they’ve been oblivious to you this whole time too).
Music
Music is an absolute lifesaver when it comes to gymming by yourself. If I forgot my headphones one day, there’s a pretty high chance I wouldn’t even go in. When you have your earphones in and a good playlist on, you feel like a badass. It makes it so much easier to forget there are other people around you.
Well, I’m no expert – just an anxious, gym lover. A year a go the thought of setting foot in a gym without a friend would panic me to the core, now I love it! I hope these tips can help some of you too.
It’s been a few years since going back to the gym. What can I say, kids! I’ve decided I was going to start this week and this was exactly what I need to hear before getting started!
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I’m so glad this helped lovely! Feel free to message anytime if you need advice on stuff like this – and good luck!xx
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Oh man! I know the struggle. Glad you could find some things to calm the anxiety. Go you! x
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Thankyou! x
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Totally feel you with this! When I first started I was concerned about “what if they’re looking at me? What if I look silly/doing it different?”
Now I just try and stay focussed on what I’m doing, keep my headphones handy (forgot them once – horrendous!!) and zone out and concentrate on me.
You’ve made some great points and should be proud of applying them! X
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I used to think I was the only one that felt this way so it’s great knowing pretty much everybody is self-conscious at the gym, it’s such a natural thing and so easy to get over once you put your mind to it x!
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It’s funny because everyone thinks they’re alone then as soon as you say something you hear about so many feeling the same! Great to put it out especially on a platform like this and encourage people x
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Exactly! Thank you, I’m glad this seems to be helping people x
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My anxiety is at it’s worst when I’m out of comfort zone. I know exactly how you feel! 🙂 x
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Hope things get better for you! x
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I agree, music is key! It helps to block everyone out and focus on myself! Great post x
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I never feel better than when I have my gym playlist on! Feels like I can do anything 😂x
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I’m definitely one of those people that would fear going to the gym alone and I’m sure I just completely overthink it! Great tips for gymming alone 🙂 x
Karolina
http://www.astrallane.co.uk
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I think we all overthing it tbh! thankyou x
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I’ve gone through a huge health journey!!!
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This is so true. I have been gyming for a while and sometimes feel the odd gymtimidation. Its weird, but these were some great tips, especially the headphones reminder.
x
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Yeah I’ve been on and off for a couple of years now and still get nervous walking in! X
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Great post! This is something my husband needs to read! Thanks for sharing!
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Oh thankyou! I hope it helps x
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I’m sure it will !! 🤗
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