Getting started in the gym or exercising anywhere has always seemed hard to me. The thought of going to the gym and working out is easy, but feeling comfortable and knowing what to do is where it gets harder. It’s important to know what you want to work on before going out and exercising random parts of your body. Everyone has different goals when it comes to exercising so make sure to do what is best for you, and not what you see everyone else doing. I also have found it hard at times to get motivated but found it even harder to stay motivated. I find the gym very intimidating being surrounded by people who all look like they know exactly what they’re doing, and that’s completely normal. I think a great place to get started would be at home where you can do whatever you want and feel comfortable. I have found it helpful in the past to even follow YouTube videos of people leading workouts. If you know what specific body parts you want to work on, it could be helpful to look up what exercises work on that specific body part. If you’re feeling comfortable enough to go to the gym, it doesn’t hurt to ask someone else there to help you out and correct anything wrong. Everyone at the gym is there for the same reason – working on themselves – and you shouldn’t worry to ask someone else for help. It’s important to also schedule yourself some off days because you don’t want to be going constantly and end up burning yourself out. It’s all a balance and if you have the goal of working on yourself, I think that will help to stay motivated.
I definitely agree that going to the gym is intimidating, especially when you’re doing something new. I love the idea of starting out at home and/or watching YouTube videos to get comfortable with it before heading to the gym. Great tips!
I agree, finding the motivation is not always where I struggle, but what to do when I get there. This can be daunting as you want to make a difference while at the gym, but not injure yourself while doing so. I like your point of even just following along to a Youtube video! I often do this when doing ab workout, so there is a set time and variety to follow along with.
I love the message here! People so often can feel intimated going into a gym especially if they have never been before. However, I like the callout of starting at home. What a great way to learn your bearings and find your current physical limits. Better yet give someone more confidence to eventually bring themselves to an actual gym not having to stress at all!