Not ready to use the gym

jdhcm2006

MeanderingMammal wrote: »

Meliissami wrote: »

hey I'm not ready to start using the gym yet because I don't feel comfortable with the way I look at the moment but I want to start working out more what would be the best thing to do

I never darken the doors of a gym.

I run, cycle and do bodyweight resistance training and that serves my purposes. You don't need to join a gym to have success.

This is also very true.

I started out doing home workout dvds. I did T25, Insanity, P90X3, and now Insanity Max 30. I have a TRX so I use that to help make bodyweight moves harder. I just started going to group classes in December (I started with spin, then pole fitness, and now I've started going to yoga as well). It all depends on your personality, and schedule.

I workout first thing in the morning, so I definitely use a video b/c there's no way I'm trying to make it to any facility at 6:30am. Now in the evenings, I make sure to get in 1 spin class, and 1 yoga class, and I try to get in 3 pole workouts throughout the week.

Find what you like and do it.

Do you like to dance? Try Zumba or Pole Fitness or a Barre workout.
Do you like to bike? Try a spin class.

Also, never discount how awesome walking is.

But whatever you do, try to get a good balance of cardio and strength training to begin with. Once you find your calling you'll be able to tweak your personal program to either be more cardio based with some strength training, or more strength training with some cardio.

Good luck!

spartan_d

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spartan_d

Meliissami wrote: »

Thank you everyone I guess I'm just use to people judging me on how I look it's hard that people won't being judging me for using a gym and I've tried work out DVDs and I didn't really get on with them I didn't really think about getting a treadmill or exercise bike I think I will look into getting one of those x

I do understand, but the others here are right... don't let that stop you.

Some people like to say, "Oh, those gym people are going to be judging you and sneering at you." Nonsense. Your typical gym is filled with a lot of everyday folks who simply want to get better. They'll typically have a good number of out-of-shape people as well. I was very much out of shape when I first joined, and I didn't care.

Even many of the so-called "meatheads" used to be out of shape. By and large, I've found them to be pretty good folks, supportive of anyone who's willing to work hard.

If you're a slacker -- the kind who likes to sit on a piece of equipment for minutes at a time -- then people might get annoyed. Just put in a decent effort though, and people are unlikely to think negatively of you.

spartan_d

aakaakaak wrote: »

Also, don't be afraid to ask the gym bro musclehead who's curling in the squat rack or the girl with the "the booty that can walk on its own" questions. Most of the folks that have evidence of gym attendance are more than willing to talk about how they got there.

This. This. This.

JoRocka

also- get used to saying
- "so what"

it'll make your life way better.

amtru2015

Nike fitness club App----BEST THING EVER. Go to the store and buy a set of dumbells and a medicine ball or use a gallon of milk. It uses your music on your phone and has a video of every exercise. It guides you verbally---almost like a physical trainer at home. I love it.

tomatoey

JoRocka wrote: »

also- get used to saying
- "so what"

it'll make your life way better.

^^

madrose0715

emilyc525 wrote: »

@Meliissami‌ ! I use youtube and search for 'home workouts'. They can seriously get your heart pumping and burn the calories. I really liked this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcN37TxBE_s&list=LLmN5lZc6cnOUkvvNepqryMA&index=5 - not too hard, but still gets your heart pumping. There are a TONNE of videos, you could do something new everyday for the next 10 years so you won't get bored

If you are willing to spend money and want to work out extra hard you can buy insanity - all home based hardcore workout.

I am "lucky" enough to live on the 6th floor so I will often just do stair sprints and then at the top of each lap I'll do active recovery with squats, sit ups, pushups (not really, I hate pushups) or anything else I can think of. I do this if I don't have time or don't feel like the gym or can't go outside.

Inbox me / friend me if you want to chat / motivate each other / get more ideas!

I lost over 90 pounds and have not worked out in a gym ONCE. Fitness Blender is part of my routine, as is outdoor running and weightlifting ...all at home.

Liftng4Lis

Join the gym. No one is going to pay any attention to you, they're focused on what they are doing. You just take care of you. Go get it girl!