I get intimidated at the gym...

slcostel

I used to feel that way. I was convinced that some huge guy would come up to me and criticize me about my lifting. Want to know how many times that's happened? Exactly zero. Just get in the zone.

THIS

Crazy4Healthy

I agree with everyone else, just get in there. Most are not even going to pay attention. Everyone is busy doing their own thing. If you have questions, just ask, you will find most will be willing to assist.

Admiral_Derp

Yeah, pay them no mind. Sometimes I get a little self-conscious when the beastlier guys are in there, but then I remind myself that A. They could be sweethearts, and I wouldn't know it. B. If they never came back I wouldn't even notice, so why care what they think? Admittedly though, I'm a bit anti-social offline so I could be on the wrong side of it. Either way...do your thing, and pay the rest no more mind than it takes to extend common courtesy.

ashleypeha

Thanks guys, I will do that! I guess I should have mentioned that I am on a Marine Corps base and I used to work at the gym as well so I am familiar with the machines But starting Monday I'm just gonna walk in there and not give a crap

Macstraw

You definitely shouldn't give a crap - you're there for you, not them. If they're really that buff then they're way into their workout & not paying attention to anyone else. This could be just because they're really focused on their own workout (as you should be) or they're really narcisstic & don't notice anybody else whether they're in the gym or not. Either way, it doesn't matter. Suppose you come across that 1 person who IS watching & judging? Is it anybody you care about? I'm betting not, so don't worry about them. You go do what you feel is best for you to accomplish what you want & don't worry about them. Bring an iPod, lose yourself in your favorite music & have no worries about what anybody else thinks. Do your workout, take care of the machines & nobody will be concerned - if anything they'll be impressed that you are there taking care of yourself - I know I'm impressed by you going there.........

charismanoodles

I felt the same way, but after doing it when the gym was quite empty so I could get a hang of the equipment etc, it was so much easier. I suggest going a few times when it's not peak times if possible, so you can sort your routine and you'll be less nervous!