Many people love going to the gym, and many don't. As a novice "gym bunny," I'm one of those people who loves working out at the gym. Before I joined the gym I felt insecure and paranoid. I felt that people would stare at me and judge me because of my weight. To top it off, I didn't know how to use any of the equipment, including the treadmill, which just added to that insecurity.
Usually when you sign on for a gym membership, 2-3 complimentary training sessions are thrown in. These sessions help both the trainer and you to assess your fitness level, your knowledge of the equipment and most importantly... what your goals are and how to achieve them. The role of the trainer is to teach you how to use the equipment, design a programme to help you reach your goals and improve your fitness levels. After these initial training sessions, you should be equipped with a training programme and knowledge of how to use the gym equipment. However do note, you will be charged a fee for any further training sessions.
The staff at the gym are very friendly and helpful. They patrol the gym, just in case you have any queries and are only too willing to assist. And for my part, I did find them to be very helpful. So with programme in hand and knowledge of how to use the equipment, I was armed and ready to hit the gym. Even though I'd gone through the training sessions I still felt insecure. Why did I need to be perfect? Why was I so concerned about what others thought about me and the way I looked? After all... weren't they there for the same purpose?
Luckily for me I had someone I could train with... my husband. And if I were to give you any advice, this would be it. Find someone to train with! Join with a motivated friend, your husband or wife, anyone who, like you, wants to get fit. You can motivate each other when the other doesn't want to go. You can share in your triumphs and lean on each other when times get tough. Training at the gym can create a life style change and it's good to have someone to share it with.
The best piece of advice that I got from my husband was, don't focus on anyone except for yourself and your work-out partner. So I did and wow... what an amazing difference. My insecurity just disintegrated. Ok, there were moments where it crept back in, but when I focused on the work-out again those moments would disappear.
Now my problem is actually getting to the gym. It's funny how life has a way of making things difficult for you, whether it is work or family. Once I'm at the gym, I love it! I know I have to get the job done and train my body until it has had its fill. And when I have completed my training, (whether it is cardio or weights or in most cases both) I feel a sense of achievement.
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