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Beginners and novices alike can find themselves suffering from some sort of gym anxiety.<\/p>\n
There are many reasons for gym anxiety \u2014 many of them personal reasons that only the individual suffering from it can understand. What you need to understand if this is you is that you aren\u2019t alone. There are many others who suffer as well.<\/p>\n
In order to potentially help you break free of what you may feel is an insurmountable weight on your chest, I have put together five things that have helped other people in your exact situation.<\/p>\n
While they may not all be the right fit for you, there may be one that triggers an emotional response that helps you better cope with and overcome your gym anxiety.<\/p>\n
This article is going to dive deeper into some ways you can overcome your gym anxiety.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be used to treat or diagnose any condition. It is recommended that you speak with your doctor before starting any exercise program, making changes to your nutrition plan, or adding any new supplements into your current regimen.<\/em><\/p>\n Below are a handful of strategies you can use to help overcome your gym anxiety.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a saying I live by that generally tends to have me watch my bank account shrink, but it may be of use to you. The expression is, \u201cLook good\u2026 Feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, I\u2019m not telling you to go on a shopping spree and blow thousands of dollars on a new wardrobe and miss a mortgage payment because of it, but instead, go out and buy a few new pieces of workout apparel or footwear.<\/p>\n And I don\u2019t want you to just go purchase ANYTHING new.<\/p>\n I want you to be very specific with your purchases. I want you to try everything on and look in the mirror. How does it make you FEEL? If you feel like a million bucks, put it in the purchase pile. If you feel as if it looks good, but you\u2019re unsure, ditch it and move on.<\/p>\n When you feel good about yourself in what you\u2019re wearing, it can boost your confidence and be enough to get you over the hump of your gym anxiety. Give it a shot and see if it works for you.<\/p>\n Gold\u2019s Gym Venice isn\u2019t for everyone. And just because it\u2019s considered \u201cThe Mecca\u201d doesn\u2019t mean it will suit your wants and needs or even fit within your comfort level. There\u2019s a certain population who loves that type of atmosphere, while others prefer something a little less \u201chardcore.\u201d And that\u2019s ok!<\/p>\n What I want you to do is, just like for clothing, shop around until you find something you fall in love with. Maybe Retro Fitness is for you? Or maybe Planet Fitness? If hardcore is your thing, check out Powerhouse Gym, Gold\u2019s Gym, or some old-school, independently-owned gyms.<\/p>\n You need to find a location you feel comfortable in and that minimizes your gym anxiety. It serves no benefit to join a gym based on who\u2019s the lowest priced if you don\u2019t feel comfortable there and, therefore, never go. You want to feel great with the gym you decide on before signing on the dotted line.<\/p>\n And trust me, when you find the right gym, you will know it\u2019s \u201cthe one.\u201d<\/p>\nTry These 5 Things If You Suffer from Gym Anxiety<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Purchase new workout clothes<\/h3>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find a gym where you are comfortable<\/h3>\n