Summer’s just around
the corner and if you haven’t already, you’re probably thinking that it’s time
to join a gym and start working your way to that elusive
summer body. However, for many the idea of joining a gym comes with more than a
little nervousness and anxiety. Immediately your mind may be filled with an
image of yourself slogging away on a treadmill- red faced and panting for your
life while the petite nymphette on the machine next to you glides effortlessly
on the revolving rubber mat without so much as a bead of sweat on her perfectly
made up face.
First of all, if this
is the kind of thing that keeps you lying awake at night… You are not alone!
It’s very common to
feel self-conscious at the gym, for both women and men. Nonetheless, your
reticence to join the world of the perfectly pert shouldn’t stand in the way of
meeting your fitness goals. Here are some tips to help you to master your fears
and own that treadmill!
Dress for comfort and
performance
If you’re feeling a
little less than comfortable about your current physique, fear not. You don’t
have to rock up to the gym in nothing but short shorts and a sports bra. There
are plenty of exercise wear manufacturers who take all kinds of body shapes and
sizes into consideration. Recent years have shown a huge spike in body
positivity across the fashion world and gym gear is no
exception.
Whether you choose to
wrap yourself in a Custom
Designed Sports Skort which gives you the freedom of movement of shorts with the modesty of a
skirt, or simply rocking the baggy tee and leggings combo you deserve to
exercise in comfort!
Bring a friend
It can be
extraordinarily intimidating walking into the gym alone. You can feel as though
all eyes are on you. Like you’ve just walked into the last chance saloon and
asked if you can use the toilet. Bringing a friend with you can not only make
the experience of being a gym neophyte less intimidating it can also make your
workouts way more fun. Plus, you’ll get to grow and develop together, inspiring
and motivating one another, and strengthening your friendship as you both work
towards your goals.
Treat exercise as
your ally
Exercise is not your
penance for indulging in that pizza and glass of sauvignon blanc last night.
It’s not your enemy. Exercise is your friend. It will teach you that your body
is capable of way more than you dared imagine. It can help you towards the body
of your dreams while also boosting your moods and sharpening your mind. If you
feel bullied by your exercise routine, it’s important to focus your attention
on the benefits and how your regimen can get you there!
Remember, this is
your gym too!
Finally, never forget
that for as long as you pay your membership you have as much right to be in
that gym as anyone. It’s your gym too! And don’t let anything or anyone try to
make you believe otherwise.
