I'm a n00b

melly1039
melly1039 Posts: 20
in Fitness and Exercise
I hardly exercise and I want to get into it. I also have a fear of breaking a sweat and being watched by people. What can I do to start my journey?

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  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    A fear of sweating in general or people seeing you sweat? Who cares! I don't! Get moving!
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    Do something at home until you get over the fear.
  • melly1039
    melly1039 Posts: 20
    Well, both, I suppose.
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    Start walking moderate pace for 30 mins a day.
  • 7opoundsin16weeks
    7opoundsin16weeks Posts: 211 Member
    I don't see why people are embarrassed of sweating. Sweating at the gym is badass, as long as it's not smelly.
  • mountaingirl2207
    mountaingirl2207 Posts: 181
    Oh hun.... Sweating is the best thing ever! Put your hair up on your head, put your earbuds in and work. Hard. I am dripping by the time I leave the gym, and it is the best feeling ever. Just do it!
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    I hardly exercise and I want to get into it. I also have a fear of breaking a sweat and being watched by people. What can I do to start my journey?

    You could start with walking. You can go at your own pace and gradually take longer and longer walks. Pick a destination, then walk home again... and nobody will pay attention! It's a gentle exercise that will build up your stamina.

    Edited to add if you start by walking, be sure to wear a good pair of shoes so you don't get blisters.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    psh.

    pick up some iron...lift it...set it back down

    SMASHHHHHHHHHHH!
  • arac62
    arac62 Posts: 65 Member
    I totally get where you're coming from. I have felt the same things in the past. I always hated the idea of people being able to tell I have no idea what I'm doing. Home workouts can be great, but actually going to the gym gives more more of a feeling of satisfaction. I basically just forced myself to get past it. The first couple days were awkward, but after that I began to feel more and more at home.

    Anyone who judges you for working hard and breaking a sweat in order to become a stronger, healthier person is not the kind of person whose opinion you should care about :)
  • fight_for_fit
    fight_for_fit Posts: 137
    It's not the people that are sweating at the gym that I notice, but the people that aren't sweating.
    If you're at the gym and dry as a bone. Its time to go home.
  • stephaniemejia1671
    stephaniemejia1671 Posts: 482 Member
    It's not the people that are sweating at the gym that I notice, but the people that aren't sweating.
    If you're at the gym and dry as a bone. Its time to go home.

    H*ll yeah! I'm offended if I don't see EVERYONE sweaty lol, I expect it out of those that are supposed to be working hard or just working. I'd say just go and workout, no one cares. Really.
  • Caperfae
    Caperfae Posts: 433
    I'm not a gym user. I prefer to just get out walking and work up to running intervals. I'd look into something like Zumba though. Everyone sweats and has a great time.

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