Comments on: Workout Embarrassment

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:54:03 +0000

When I first started working out at the gym I used to go with my boyfriend all of the time. (I know some girls refuse to work out in front of their significant others, so going with any friend is helpful.) It actually gave me more confidence having him there, and he acted as my personal motivator. It was great too when we both wanted to try a new machine or exercise because then we could both figure it out together. Nowadays I go to the gym alone and I’m not self-concious one bit because I know what I’m doing. I think if you are a beginner then having a buddy systems definitely helps!

By: Ashley @ Good Taste. Healthy Me

Ashley @ Good Taste. Healthy Me — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:51:34 +0000

I used to feel embarrassed but now I totally don’t care. If I need to read the instructions on one of the weight machines I do. No sense in hurting myself trying to look experienced.

By: Katharine

Katharine — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:30:28 +0000

Lifting weights with mostly men took some getting used to but I figure I have the same right as anybody else, no matter my skill level! Plus, I’ve found it helps sometimes to motivate me and keep my form correct.

By: Retta @ RunRettaRun

Retta @ RunRettaRun — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:06:49 +0000

I think everyone goes through work out insecurities at first. And like you said, who cares? Easier said than done but I definitely had to just get over it and do it. Everyone is a newbie at some point :0).

By: Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion

Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:26:27 +0000

I tried my first rebound class last Friday, and it is very dancey (is that a word? I don’t think so). I am a little uncoordinated in the dance department and I felt a little awkward, like everyone else knew what they were doing. I was feeling really uncomfortable until the girl next to me, who had the routine down perfectly, said, “Isn’t this fun? Do you like it?” Clearly she knew I was new at it, but that reminded me I was there to have FUN, not feel weird. After all, I was on a freakin’ trampoline! I probably still looked awkward, but who cares!

By: Anna M

Anna M — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:57:12 +0000

Absolutely! I cannot tell you how many “muscle men” I see lifting WAY too much weight, so much that they can no longer properly perform the lift. I teach a weightlifting class at a university, and these 18-23 year old boys come in and think I , a small-ish 30 year old woman could not possibly teach them how to lift. Let me tell you, they ALL lift incorrectly, and are insecure about it when I have to correct them. The best thing to do is schedule a session with a trainer, or take a few strength training classes and ask the instructor to keep an eye on you and offer tips. When people see you lifting correctly, they may even ask you for help! Plus, proper technique is just good sense. It challenges the muscles you are intending to challenge, as well as protects from injury.

By: caitlin

caitlin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:47:57 +0000

Don’t be embarrassed to walk and run because EVERYONE starts off this way. Truly!