Just realize this: no one cares what you're doing because everyone who's serious is focused on their own goals, their own physique. The ones that aren't serious, are going to be the most self conscious people. Now, if you're doing something completely silly looking, people will notice.. But guess what, the people who can do those things and not be concerned with what people think of them.
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06-15-2021, 08:00 PM #31"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."
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07-08-2021, 08:04 AM #32
Yeah that's all in your head bud. The only person judging you will be yourself. The only way to stop judging yourself is to get in the fukking gym RIGHT NOW and start working on it. A few months and a few lbs of muscle gained will give you an entirely new perspective srs.
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07-09-2021, 05:11 AM #34
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No one is paying much attention, because most gyms are full of average looking physiques.
I do watch for new people with poor form, and I will offer advice on how to perform the exercise correctly.**PUREBLOOD FOR LIFE CREW**
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07-13-2021, 08:06 PM #35
I'd say there's only 1% of the people that go to the gym that actually cares about others in the gym. We go in there, do our ****, and then bounce.
But I can understand where you're coming from.. being new, you probably are comparing yourself against others, which is just not a healthy habit to have anyway. Compare yourself against yesterday's version of you. Then if you're making incremental improvements, that's all that matters.Fitness trainer, avid learner, dog lover & online entrepreneur.
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07-24-2021, 05:38 PM #36
It helps if you remind yourself that no one cares or is really even assessing your body type or musculature. You'll see a wide variety of body types at any gym and everyone has different goals. Try to start small. Do a couple sets and hit the pool (if they have one) or sauna. The more you're there, the more comfortable you'll be.
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10-02-2021, 11:16 AM #37
One friend of mine had the same struggle and I told him that he shouldn't care about what other people may think. I took him to an outdoor calisthenics park on a weekend and we ended up participating in a basic training routine with people we didn't know. And guess what, he came back the next weekend.
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10-02-2021, 01:31 PM #39
Nobody cares about you there. They care about themselves. Study good gym etiquette and you'll fit in just fine. Now get to work. At 21 I was in incredible shape and a motorcycle accident laid me up for 6 months. Got back to the gym on crutches, pale white and down to 133 from 170. Nobody treated me any differently as when I was in shape. To reiterate,
LEARN ABOUT GYM ETIQUETTE.
You'll only be noticed if you don't follow the many unwritten rulesLast edited by Tommy W.; 10-02-2021 at 02:11 PM.
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12-06-2021, 05:08 AM #41
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YES! This will certainly get you unwanted attention...my wife had to straighten out some teens last week for blocking the dumbbell rack.
#1 Stay out of the squat rack unless you are squatting.
#1 rule in my book: Stay back at least 5ft from the dumbbell rack.
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12-21-2021, 12:23 PM #42
Honestly, most guys do not really care about how big or small a guy is.
Sure, everybody is checking each other out here and there, just like when you are in a restaurant, nobody is judging.
If anything, everybody has the same mindset to improve their physical goals.
Bet it stay in shape, getting big, gaining strength, building muscles, weight loss etc.
So respect to everyone who comes to the gym 3 to 5x a week.
Now get your gym membership and start winning!
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01-02-2022, 08:32 PM #43
Just focus on yourself and realize that every big guy in the gym had to start somewhere. I remember my first day, i was 300 pounds and did 135 deadlift for like 8 reps and had to go home. I have never felt judged in the gym and don't judge other people either.
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02-02-2022, 11:51 AM #47
You're not perfect, I'm not perfect, and nobody else arrived at the gym perfect. Everyone who shows up at some point in time were not satisfied with the direction of their physique or health in general. The fact that you're there is you doing something about it, so just keep pushing through it and anyone that says otherwise can go pound sand.
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02-27-2022, 09:40 PM #48
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03-10-2022, 03:42 PM #50
Nothing much to add other than perception =/= reality. I have recently just restarted lifting and changed gyms, and I am probably the weakest person in my new gym. One thing I am aware of is that no-one is paying any attention to me. They are all concentrating on their own workouts or interacting with their workout buddies (or messing about on their phone).
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03-14-2022, 05:27 PM #51
Just say, "fuk my feelings" and do it. Same logic can be applied in all aspects of life. Afraid to ask a chick on a date? Fuk your feelings and do it. Don't feel like going to work? Fun your feelings and do it. This is is missing in today's society. Feminization of men.
I'm 33 not 51
6'3" 260lbs
1 rep max PRs
415 bench
545 squat (haven't squatted in a year)
670x3 deadlift
Miami Beach
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03-14-2022, 05:52 PM #52
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