Is it weird to be scared of the gym because I'm self conscious?

[iCroissant]

Like if I go into a gym all these huge guys are working out and I'm just really small looking when I go in there.
Plus I see people doing stuff the correct way with an organized and researched workout and I just feel so stupid not knowing any exercises or workouts or routines. Not to mention I can't do nearly as many as my friends and if I run into one of them I'll never live it down.

[luvitall]

Ok... everyone has to start somewhere right... even those "huge" guys had to start somewhere... and you would pleasantly suprised how many people fake knowing wtf they are actually doing and how many look like they are doing it correctly but realistically they are 2steps away from shitting themselves or giving themselves a hernia. Also another fact is your health is a lifestyle, therefore the more you invest time in the more likely you will reap the benefits eg: health, muscle, friends etc more then not people are more open and friendly when you stop assuming they are looking or thinking badly of you.. your interests are not far fetched and when you involve yourself and have a eagerness to learn and grow others will jump on board and help you succeed. So if you want to go workout then go... if you are that self conscious then take a cousin or a bestfriend to work out with you, hire a personal trainer, watch some youtube videos or videos online on the certain aspects of workouts for your areas you want to correct

[Paris13]

I can Relate to the "Slim Gym" deal, although I am Fit as a Fiddle, @iCroissant.
I have a Gym in my own building in which I live. I close the door and it Locks automatically. I like to Work Out alone, I don't want Anyone in there because when it Comes to a guy, it is Him who is Not "Working Out" but Trying to See what is Going on with what I have "Going on."
Get on the Exercise bike and the Tred Mill machine. That's easy enough here, dear, and you won't feel it is a Rea deal nor a Waste of your Time nor Money.
Good luck. xx

[zagor]

You must have pretty shallow friends if you'll never live it down because you can't lift as much.

If you don't know how to properly use a machine ask a staff member or someone who looks like they know what they're doing. Most people aren't such big dipshits that they will mock you instead of helping.

[iCroissant]

Yea pretty much. Miami ghetto. And yes they will since they're all bigger than me.

[zagor]

Well, maybe you can last twice as long on the treadmill as they can.

Which will come in handy if they ever get pissed at you.

[Muhammad1999]

Most guys in the gym are very friendly , they will help you to get experienced, yes they may be huge but they are friendly than most other people.

[JellyBean333]

No it's not weird to be scared but there's ways round it. Everyone starts somewhere, so I doubt these guys will be judging you since they all started pretty small once in their lifetime. Plus, they're all so busy getting gains that they don't have time to judge others.

Also, why not research exercises and look at videos on how to do them. Get an exercise routine sorted then you'll know exactly what you're doing in there and it won't be so daunting.

[Emmdk]

No i know how you feel. I dont think people care though

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

No one cares. Stop acting like a 14 year old girl and go

[Aweir]

The gym is probably one of the friendliest place there is. Give it a shot

[anonman32]

people are generally very supportive of others in the gym.