blakeus12 [they/them, he/him] to Self Improvement • 8 months ago

I want to get back in the gym, but I have no idea where to start

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I want to get back in the gym, but I have no idea where to start

blakeus12 [they/them, he/him] to Self Improvement • 8 months ago

I have a lot of anxiety over going to the gym. I know logically it doesnt make any sense and it's something I need to get over but that's a huge barrier for preventing me from getting more active. I always feel like I'm doing something wrong and then consequentially looking really stupid somehow, or some asshole will make a gym tiktok and i'll be in it or something. again, i know this is illogical, but it's just how i always end up feeling when i work out at a gym. not to mention, even when i do work out there, i have no idea what the hell i'm doing. I know i should have a notebook and a specific routine, but how do I make a routine? should i focus on individual muscles daily, or do several in a day? what do i do if i don't feel like i need a rest period in between excersises, but if i add more weight or reps, i can't complete it? how do i find a middle ground with that? any advice would help me so much, so if you'd like to add your two cents i would be thankful. happy new year, comrades. tia

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JohnBrownNote [comrade/them, des/pair]
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8 months ago
you are exactly the market for a personal trainer. if you can afford to.

good luck finding one that isn't a hog. if you have health insurance maybe there's some deal where they'll pay for some sessions.

as a fellow anxiety person i recommend never ever signing up for monthly recurring costs, though. especially not gyms.

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