Considering joining a gym but have no idea what I am doing

kshama2001

flosoup24 wrote: »

In very overweight and quite shy in public so that's why I'm worried about being laughed at.

I get you - I have some social anxiety and don't like going to new places. However, I do like having a gym membership and have moved a lot over the years so have gone into many, many new gyms. I start at the desk and ask for a tour.

All gyms I've joined have offered 1-3 free sessions with a personal trainer. I can't recommend this enough. This will help you get comfortable with the facility as well as develop a routine. A few additional sessions with a trainer will be well worth the money. Some gyms have small group sessions with trainers for very low prices or free.

I've seen the most diverse bodies at the Y and least at LA Fitness.