Are you nervous about your first day at the gym? Were you nervous? I know I was. I didn’t have a routine yet. I didn’t know where anything was. I was sure everyone was staring at me, laughing.
No, no they weren’t. Everyone was focused on themselves. It’s hard to start something new. Even if you’re a seasoned gym rat with a goal and a plan (which I wasn’t and hadn’t) going to a new gym can still be daunting. What can one do to ease jittered nerves?
Bringing a friend - especially one who is comfortable in a gym environment - can help. But on days where you want to work out alone or a friend is not available, I present to you: The personal trainer.
Like joining a gym, working with a personal trainer is all about a good fit. A good trainer will help you workout comfortably to your ability, push you when you need to be pushed, and be a good listener when you’re having one of those workout days.
They also show you new ways to workout, give feedback about proper form, and set up a workout plan - Basically, help get you started on where you want to go.
Do you remember how you felt starting something new fitness-wise? Did you have the jitters? How did you overcome the nerves? Inversely, are you bored with your routine? If so, it may be just the time to change things up.
No, no they weren’t. Everyone was focused on themselves. It’s hard to start something new. Even if you’re a seasoned gym rat with a goal and a plan (which I wasn’t and hadn’t) going to a new gym can still be daunting. What can one do to ease jittered nerves?
Bringing a friend - especially one who is comfortable in a gym environment - can help. But on days where you want to work out alone or a friend is not available, I present to you: The personal trainer.
Like joining a gym, working with a personal trainer is all about a good fit. A good trainer will help you workout comfortably to your ability, push you when you need to be pushed, and be a good listener when you’re having one of those workout days.
They also show you new ways to workout, give feedback about proper form, and set up a workout plan - Basically, help get you started on where you want to go.
Do you remember how you felt starting something new fitness-wise? Did you have the jitters? How did you overcome the nerves? Inversely, are you bored with your routine? If so, it may be just the time to change things up.