Should I just get equipment for my house?

[Anonymous]

I get anxiety in the gym. It used to not be so bad back in the past, but these days I'm just walking on the treadmill. I tried lifting earlier but there was too many people. I can't look *anywhere* because there's women that I don't want to make feel uncomfortable, and I can't hide anywhere because there's (mainly) men on every single inch of the gym.

This is a recurring issue and I've lost a lot of gains and would much rather go home and be lazy at this rate. Getting a gym partner would help but I don't really have anyone like that in my life.

I'll be honest, the gym isn't meant for introverts. Not even the "safe" gyms, like Planet Fitness or whatever. It happens in those too. Am I just not allowed to work on my body as long as my mind is in a shitty headspace? Should I buy some weights and just walk on the streets for exercise?

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure why anyone is wasting time going to the gym. You can get an Isochain or an Isomax and do all of the traditional lifts with just as many gainz and much less risk of injury. You will get stronger tendons and bullet proof your body as well. You can also make one DIY style as well. I use a numbered gymnastic strap with mine but the Isomax already comes with a strap. Just be careful because after a few months of use, I found myself bending metal by accident (no joke).

https://www.youtube.com/embed/90uxj-g29u4

[AviatorTom]

I've never belonged to a gym. I've had weights, an elliptical and stretch cords, all of which I occasionally use. I walk whenever possible. No need to spend a fortune.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

How about move outside for rock, climbing, cycling, jogging, or walking and hiking?

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

I haven't been in the gym since 2009. I'm not gonna post pictures or do anything weird, you just have to take my word for it that I'm fairly fit at age 48.
I find getting my exercise outside keeps me lean and is great for my mental health.