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    Unhappy How do I overcome my gym fears? Help!

    Hello, I'm new here.

    I really only just do cardio. All I do is go on the treadmill and sometimes the bike.

    But I'd like to trim the fat (I'm 5'6 145, no muscle at all it seems, I'm 'skinnyfat'),
    and so I'm reading that lifting weights is the best way to do this.

    This ****ing terrifies me.

    I honestly struggle just doing a bicep curl, let alone dare step towards the bench.

    I don't have any friends that are interested in going to the gym so that's been a real problem for me.
    I don't have space to lift weights at home or have a bench, etc.

    I think about how much better I could feel and look if I just hit the weights,
    but I'm scared that I'll look like an idiot or some pathetic weakling.
    I'm seriously struggling with even approaching a trainer because
    I'm just scared of embarrassing myself in front of people.

    How do I get over this fear? I really want to start lifting.
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    How come your scared ? Nothing to be scared of, everybody starts somewhere, and if you talk to the owners of the gym or somebody who works there im sure they will help you out,
    Go into the motivation section or the post your pictures section on these forums, look at people who have transformed their body, and im sure you will find it enough to put your fears to the side, because at the end of the day, who cares what people think.

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    Have you ever heard the expression "Feel the fear, then do it anyway!"? As the poster above says, we all start somewhere. Any professional trainer would NEVER say/do anything to make yoy feel in adequate or make fun of you NO MATTER what your starting point is. You are the first to admit you are weaker than you would like to be, so even if someone mentioned something, there is no reason to be embarresed because they are not pointing out something new to you.
    If you are embarrased aout your lack of knowlege, consider watching some Youtube videos of basic exercises so you feel more confident about understanding what the trainer is going to show/tell you. Knowledge is power, and power instills confidence. The gym is usually a pretty friendly place and people aren't going to make fun of you there, so don't let those type of fears come into play.
    You can do this. You are strong enough. Take a deep breath and just go for it!! Good luck!
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    Mate I agree with the above posts no professional trainer worth his salt would laugh and make you feel bad knowing that you're a beginner. If he/she does, then he/she's a ****ing *******.

    Are you a pretty sociable person ? Because if you are it doesn't take too much to ask help. "Hey sorry this is pretty embarrassing but I'm new to the gym and none of my friends are interested would you mind showing me the ropes ?" Again unless he/she's a total douche no one's gonna turn you down rudely.

    For lifting weights, START LIGHT or at your level. Do NOT give a phuck even if you're bench-pressing just the bar without any weights. Most "big guys" who have gone through the ups and downs of weightlifting will actually appreciate this rather than the show-off kid who lifts unimaginable quantities of weight at the expense of form. (there's this really huge guy I train with at the gym occasionally, and we lift soooo light I just can't imagine sometimes how he got huge)

    At the end, if you're still not convinced -- I have to ask, how old are you ? If you're in your teens then it's a pretty common symptom that you think everyone in the gym is watching you (there's a term for this in psychology I just can't recall), like you're the center of attention. Regardless, the point is there is NOTHING to embarrassed about simply because, well, people don't really give a phuck about you. I don't mean this in a condescending way, but really, logically : why would anyone even care to notice somebody else ? The first time I walked into a gym I was like you, scared of what people will think of me. Well guess what, nobody even paid me attention, simply because other people go there primarily to work out, not to judge other people lol.

    When you get bigger, when your muscles start bulging, THAT'S when you'll get some looks. And by this time you won't have nothing to be embarrassed about

    Good luck
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    alright mate i agree with the above but one of my friends give me the best peice of knowlage ever when i first started and im going to tell you the same

    think of it this way you are looking at people lifting bigger than you and who are stronger than you and worried they are watching you here isthe best bit they are just like you even at there stage the smaller always watch the bigger as that is there compitition this is an example of how it goes

    you watch some one say benching 60kg that person you are watching will be watching the person who is benching 80kg not the person lifting 40kg its a big chain mate but everyone in gyms are friendly and if you are stuck and need abit of help just as anyone who is training for some advice they wont laugh at you they will help you this also means you get to know people at your gym just always remember the bigger people are always watching some one bigger than them mate happy lifting if i lived near you i would have come to the gym for a few sessions with you
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    When I first started going to the gym, I was dealing with some fairly serious social anxiety. As you can guess, the gym made that flare up like nothing else as none of my friends went to my gym and I was completely out of my element. For the first week I'd maybe do a couple bicep curls on the iso machine then go do cardio every time I went lol But it only gets better the more you do it.

    Take a real look around the gym. Unless you're training at some hardcore dungeon, you'll see people of every age, gender and most definitely body type. NOBODY cares what you look like, they are all there to do THEIR workout. People may come up to you if you're doing an exercise wrong but that's a GOOD THING. Don't be afraid to ask somebody about an exercise they're doing that you're curious about. You'll find, like I did, that generally speaking the bigger they are, the friendlier and more helpful they are...why? Because those are the people who've made the gym like a second home and they want others to feel welcome. I've found this at numerous gyms.

    At the end of the day, you have to focus on what you're doing. Anybody you think is looking at you or judging you, guess what? They aren't. Truth of the matter is they probably don't care about you as they're about to go lift some heavy ass weight...why don't you join them?
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    Everyone starts somewhere.
    The gym is no place for guys with big ego's.
    You go in, and you do what you can do.
    No one's going to judge you, no one's going to laugh at you. As long as you're trying your hardest, no one can say jack s**t to you.
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    Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real. As the commenter mentioned above, we all started somewhere. You deserve to be in the gym just like everybody else. In the words of Nike, “Just Do It”. You’ll be happy you did.
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    You´ll only get respect from people of the gym. You´ll earn that respect because you are going and are doing the efforts to learn and have a better life.
    Go to the gym my friend...it's a nice place where you can change/better your life!
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    The truth is that no one would even acknowledge you. People always come and go in a commercial gym, most of them probably give up, hence why no one really cares what a new person is doing.


    The good thing about the internet is that all the resources you need are there, by looking at the right resource and getting a proper routine and doing all the previous homework (learning proper technique on movements) you would be miles ahead of 99% of gym goers.

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    I've seen all types at the gym... fat, skinny, old, w/e. Nobody really judges you at the gym as they're all there for the same reason: TO GET PHUCKIN JACKED OR FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES
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    You never grow as a person unless you step outside your comfort zone. You get over your fear by sucking it up and being a man (or woman) and just effing do it without giving a rats ass what anyone else thinks.
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    felt the same way when i started 6-7 months ago. Would start sweating real bad as soon as I walked into the gym. Now im Deadlifting more than some guys with +60lbs on me. Everyone starts somewhere..
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    Originally Posted by rrrcecc View Post
    felt the same way when i started 6-7 months ago. Would start sweating real bad as soon as I walked into the gym. Now im Deadlifting more than some guys with +60lbs on me. Everyone starts somewhere..
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    Knowone is going to make fun of you. Most the time the bigger guys will think its cool if they see you busting your ass and really trying. I know I like to see people doing the appropriate weight and really trying to improve instead of the guy that follows you around trying to show off and do your weight or much more, with the shiitist form ever. You'll get respect for doing your own thing and not caring what the weight is.
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    I was nervous at first too. Just go in, do what you gotta do, get out. I'm not looking at people lifting less than me, i'm looking at people lifting more than me. It's great motivation to see it, something I want to be able to do one day.
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    I'll level with you....quit being a beta *******. Stop caring what people think, or how you look. Sometimes, we wear knee high pink socks to the gym, for fun, nothing to do with sexuality. Because whatever people say, it doesn't matter when you work. You can't live out your life worried you might embarrass yourself here, or you might fail at that. Grab your nuts, be a man, and do what you need to do!
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    First off, dude, congratulations for coming here and seeking advice. There's a lot of great people here that can offer good advice. The routine I'm currently doing I got from a user here. You've taken the first step into building a better you. Secondly, listen to the advice that's presented to you and if you don't understand it, ask for clarification. Third, remember, it's not a sprint and there is no quick solution. It's a marathon that's going to take time. But the time will be worth it. I've been at it for about a month and though I haven't really noticed much in the way of visible changes (nor do I expect them at this stage), I have noticed a difference in the little things. My posture is better, I can stand longer, I don't run out of breath as much, etc. I'm seeing it in my health and that motivates me to keep going.

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    The biggest dudes at the gym are usually the most respectful, so dont be scared of them....they know how hard it is to get jacked
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    Originally Posted by brunch View Post
    The biggest dudes at the gym are usually the most respectful, so dont be scared of them....they know how hard it is to get jacked
    Yep. I've actually found a lot of the older dudes who THINK they're jacked to be the worst attitudes in the gym. I'm sure we all have a few at our gym, they come in with XXXXXL cutoff sweatshirts, lifting belt and gloves to do calf raises and pec deck. Usually always muttering about something to somebody about how this kid or that kid isn't respecting the gym. Almost always with a severe case of invisible lat syndrome as well.
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    Dont mind anyone in the gym.. just do you
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    One of the best ways to fight fear is knowledge. Seeking advise is a great step. I was nervous my first few days and kept looking around being intimidated. You just have to move past it. Check out some of the exercise videos on the site. Have a plan going in. Write it down. Go to the gym and concentrate on what you have to do and not what everyone else is doing. Focus on YOU! You have the same right to be there as anyone else. I'm pulling for you my friend. I hope your next post is about your first weight lifting workout. Good Luck!

    BTW, the first quote below is perfect for you. Write something inspirational to you on your paper with your workout. It helps.
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    Everyone starts somewhere man, just get in there, make them first steps and im sure you will love it!
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    bro, I know exactly how you feel. This past week is the 1st time I had the courage to start doing bench press, squats, and DL's. A buddy of mine went with me to the gym to push me in a lower body workout I probally would not of done myself. I was terrified of the heavy weights due to my strength not being equally distributed. No one is watching you as I always thought in my mind. Being my frame and 6'5 always thought people make fun of what weights I can do. I have a lot of lower body stregnth and upper body needs work. Try doing the weights at a level you can handle. Most important thing I learned this past week is..... form. Being my height DL are a pain in the a**. but even though I could of handled more weight, form was more important. Even the bodybuilder that works there said,"dont hurt yourself" as my form was bad. I was doing a loaded weight leg press and someone came up to help me do proper form so wouldnt screw up knee. People that do say something probally want to help you but most guys are in there to get their work out in and leave. You can do it man, go light, get your form down, then increase weight. Good luck man!!
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    Just remember, your not the first person to ever step into a gym. When I walk through the door, the world doesn't exist, the only thing I care about is my routine. Absolute best of luck with your fitness goals, go achieve what most people only dream about.
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    You can start doing bodyweight exercises at your home to familiarize yourself with form and technique. Don't worry about what anyone thinks buddy. Once you realize that people are only interested in what they are doing, you'll be fine. If someone is low enough to make fun of someone at the gym, they are prob. not worth your time so just ignore them and lift harder!
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    Bro 6 months ago I was 16, 5'5 , skinny ectomorph 50 kg kid with no confidence , getting called skinny,
    Now im 62 kg and rising 8 percent body fat and 5'6
    Noone calls me names now , instead they want to start with me
    Met some great friends there and am now hooked , my only worry is to lift too heavy as people say it stunts your growth
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    You want to burn fat, maybe just stick to cardio , I would suggest cycling so much better on the joints. Also to above poster weightlifting will NOT stunt your growth unless you seriously **** up and drop a heavy weight on yourself and break a muscle or something along those lines
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