Ladies Who Lift

justjara123

I struggle with this, too! When I started out, I had my best guy friend come with me and teach me proper form. A lot of the time I just try to adjust my way of thinking as letting those guys lifting heavy encourage me to lift heavier than I’m used to as well. I both regret and am glad for it the next day.

I learned to workout in the afternoon when less people in general are around (I’m a student and college students tend to choose afternoon classes). I think it makes it easier so you don’t have to fight someone over the weights or benches either. Otherwise, I just got used to being one of the only girls lifting without a trainer. The music helps. Best of luck!

Kadoober

I sat down with myself and had a little chat, and decided that I wasn't going to let my insecurities get the better of me. I made peace with the fact that I was going to feel like a big awkward dorkball the first few times, and just DID IT.

Every one is there to do their own thing, no one is concerned about what you are doing (unless your form is crap, in which case you might get some helpful tips).

angmarie28

I have major anxiety that keeps me from doing things like that, So I started going really early, when the weight room was empty until I got comfortable with what I was doing, then started going when others were in there sometimes, but I prefer it empty, then no one is using what I need to use.

Sakura_Tree

I used to be a bit shy about this too but after a while you get more comfortable. I just went for it. At first i mostly used the weight machines but then worked up to freeweights/squat rack etc.. put some music in and don't look anybody in the eye and just pretend they aren't there. best of luck