Thread: I'm pretty self-conscious about going to a gym ..

Just go for it mate, no one gives a flying fu*k about anyone else in the gym unless they MAKE themselves stand out.

Originally Posted by gemilky69

Just go for it mate, no one gives a flying fu*k about anyone else in the gym unless they MAKE themselves stand out.

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And remember no-one walked into the gym for the first day and was huge, it takes time and everyones gotta start somewhere

im new to it all aswell and honestly everybody in the gym has been spot on, helped me out if i needed advice etc. i expect most gyms are like this although daunting at first

NO mate....right in the gym is where you need to be.

I was just under 10st when i walked in...just made me more determined.

Also you will meet some real decent guys who will help put you in the right direction.

NEVER worry about what others are doing...if they are watching you then its them who need guidance....do it for you mate.

Plus you have support from all us folks on here :0

Originally Posted by pea head

NO mate....right in the gym is where you need to be.

I was just under 10st when i walked in...just made me more determined.

Also you will meet some real decent guys who will help put you in the right direction.

NEVER worry about what others are doing...if they are watching you then its them who need guidance....do it for you mate.

Plus you have support from all us folks on here :0

You fairy !!!!

When I started I felt like the weakest bloke there,I couldn't lift a fly but after a while you will see that people will help you and advise(some good some bad) but overall you make friends and it becomes a pleasure to be there.

i walked in at 10 and half stone and im now 16.6 off cycle and 17 on cycle and iv never been looked at in different ways since starting (i dont think )

go for it you will love it!

I hope so .. it's a big commitment a couple of mates have said .. but anything worth doing takes commitment ..

I've had "Maximuscle Muscle & size progain" in my kitchen cupboard for about a year now, when would you suggest i start using it?

And how do you find working out fits in with your other commitments? Cos im worried I wont have much time to get a workout done everyday!

You don't need to workout everyday buddy.

3times a week I would suggest.

Push on a monday, pull on a wednesday and legs on a friday.

More than enough right there.

Heavy compound lifts like squats, deadlifts and bench press and work on getting stronger.

Best of luck

honestly mate u jus gota go for it. im in there lifting weights smaller than most the guys warm up with but like all these lot say we all gota start somewhere n the way i see it n e one looking at people like us is wasting there time n not maximising gym time like us plus f##k em lol jus use it as inspiration to go that one step further

I can see it coming .. I'll go to a gym .. and have no idea what I'm going and head for a treadmill ..

avoid the treadmill and hit the iron hard!!

Originally Posted by mikeashfield

I can see it coming .. I'll go to a gym .. and have no idea what I'm going and head for a treadmill ..

If your not sure what your doing or how to use the equipment, perhaps you can see if it's possible to get some sort of induction from one of the instructors. At least that way you will have a basic understaning on how to use the machines/weights etc.

They may even design a program for you to get you going.

Just go for it!