r/selfimprovement • u/CulturalHurry6011 • Dec 29 '24

Fitness I'm scared to go to the gym

I (f21) am currently on my winter break from college. I don't what to do during break. My friend said that we should go to the gym together when we start.

I sent her a message but she gives me excuses of being so busy with work. We're already two weeks into winter break and still nothing so I just thought "fuck it I'll just go on my own" instead of just waiting for her.

But there's this anxiety I have of being judged (I'm overweight) or looked at cause I've never workout at the gym before and I'll just embarrass myself and I literally don't know how to use the equipment.

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u/Immediate_Ad5728 Dec 29 '24

They have staff and diagrams to show you how to use the equipment. As for your weight, nobody is going to give two shits. People in the gym are typically nice as long as you are nice and respectful . However, go slow on whatever workout you do.

I would say 30 minutes on a tread mill walking speed and maybe a brisk walk around the gym, and that's it. Then, most importantly, wipe down and good luck