How to not get intimidated at the gym?

[goartgirl]

I’m trying to lose weight so I started going to the gym. I like doing the cardio machines but sometimes I also want to try the other machines. The thing is that I’m a complete newbie so I’m a bit nervous about trying the other machines, especially if it’s mainly guys in that area. Like I know I shouldn’t feel nervous, but I’m always worried I’ll get judged. And some of the machines seem too big for me, so in those situations, I feel kind of embarrassed that I have to leave the machine because it’s too big. For example, last time, I tried the abdominal crunch machine and I was able to adjust everything, but even then, my arm couldn’t rest on the base thing since it was too big for me. Like I just feel nervous that I won’t be able to use the machines correctly and then people will judge.

[SecretsofKB]

Hi! Gym goer here! I'm not a guy, so I can only speak for myself, but the only time I'm going to judge you is if you're being intentionally obnoxious.

Other than that, I'm going to root you on in my mind instead of judging you! I love seeing people there working to feel better!

I wish I could just say "I'm so focused on my workout that I don't notice you"...

But I like to people watch too much lol

Keep it up and don't worry! Soon you'll be in the gym, and you won't even remember how nervous/intimidated you felt in the beginning!

[Phoenix98]

I'm gonna tell you this as a former personal trainer and as a gym guy no one is there to intimidate you and no one is paying attention to you they're there for similar reasons you are, I know a lot of the people in a gym may look intimidating but they really aren't.

If you have questions or aren't sure what to do ask someone, more often then not if your not interrupting someone during their set they'll usually be willing to show you how to use something or give you some pointers. At least that's how the gyms where I live are.

Trust me no one is there to judge you. We were all beginners in the gym at one point, but if you find it to intimidating to ask questions in the gym you might go look up some bodybuilder youtubers, fitness youtubers they usually have videos on how to use certain kinds of equipment.

[WhiteSteve]

I go to the gym at least 4-5 times a week. I can assure you I’m not paying attention to what anyone else is doing beyond waiting for them to finish their exercise so I can hop on their equipment next.

Every single person there had a first day at the gym. Don’t let insecurity stand in the way or take away from establishing and, believe it or not, actually ENJOYING your gym routine. Good luck👍👍

[Anonymous]

Firstly most people don't actually look or judge others in the gym

Plus you can shift to girls only gym if you wish

[DryGermanGuy]

You know that for losing weight you have to adjust your food intake, right? All the training in the world will achieve nothing if you stuff your face with fast food and sugar water.

[goartgirl]

yea I eat healthy. I barely eat fast food or sugar and have started counting my food intake. I’m in the average weight but trying to get a flat stomach even though I’m considered healthy, so I guess I’m trying to tone my body more

[Danny_dan92]

Remind yourself what you’re there for. Exercise and then go tf home

[Emily98]

Try asking another girl for help, they're usually really nice!