why am i scared of the gym?

Question

i am in my gym kit and i have been meaning to go for the last 3 hours. i just feel silly going and i get nervous !!! funnily enough i like exercise i just hate the gym

Answer 1

Are you self-conscious about what others may think of your looks? Don't be. Everyone at the gym is there for the same reason, probably: to be healthy. Sometimes we get so concerned with what others may think, but most likely, no one at the gym would care.

Answer 2

If you've never been, fear of the unknown. Fear of how others may perceive you. Things of that nature. Remember...everyone was new to the gym at some point. Most gyms are quite helpful. On your first visit (sometimes the first few), one of the employees will help orient you to the gym and the equipment available as well as proper useage and perhaps get you started on some sort of an exercise plan. Ask them about proper gym ettiquette as well as some people are clueless (wipe down machines after done, pay attention to time limits, don't hog a machine by sitting there yapping with someone else, etc.).

To the person who thinks that 'skinny' healthy looking people don't need to go to the gym...get real. Exercise is very important to everyone's health and it is important that once you achieve your weight loss/fitness goals that you continue to go to the gym to maintain what you have achieved. I'm guessing you may have never stepped foot in a gym.

Answer 3

You might have some insecurities about how u look like if this is the fact then dont worry. Everyone has these insecurities coz noone is perfect believe me hon. and maybe u might not know how to use all these big equipments so start off easy with a bike or treadmill and ask trainers there for help. Or u might think u have to compete with the people around u .... u dont have to u are ur own person and just do ur best.
and last who says excersizing att the gym is a must u can always excersise at home.

Answer 4

I work out just about every day and if I don't have gym access, I just do sit ups or something. Maybe you're self conscious about something or worried that someone else is 'stronger' than you are. Try doing a warm up on your own before you go to the gym and maybe you won't be so anxious.... maybe.

Answer 5

coz the gym is full of people who look like they have high confidence and think they are wonderful, when really they all think they are the most minging overgrown or underweight creatures on earth.. u have the barbies who think they should be the next top model, and the action men wannabes who squeak when they walk.. eeewwwwww keep the extra meat on u most men find it natural and sexy. save the gym money and go buy a burgar. x x

Answer 6

If you're that nervous, spend your gym membership cash on an exercise bike & treadmill & stay at home. Or run around the streets for exercise. Or get a tracksuit & nice shorts.

Answer 7

I know what u mean, i can never work the machines properly and am the only looking red and sweaty!! it seems to be full of thin and fit people!! and i just feel stupid!! if u like exercise why not try something else? like jogging or something.

Answer 8

Cos most people are scared that all the people will have nice thin or muscular bodies like they do on TV. Wheres in real life in gyms ya get thin people, muscular people & overweight people & average people.

Answer 9

it can be intimidating with everyone around u working out and u arent sure if they are looking at u or not. but dont worry about it. they prob arent staring u down. they are strugglin on that treadmill too. just make a group of friends. power in numbers and all that :)

Answer 10

A lot find it daunting I was a instructor and believe me everyone feels like that, Just go and have a good time,you will be fine!