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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham

I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham

How do you overcome nerves?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs"

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it. "

Thank you. I will be trying my best.

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By *ooo wet tight hornyWoman
over a year ago

lancashire


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

Thank you. I will be trying my best."

Just remember the majority of people that will be there will be feeling the same, so hold your head high and try your best, most of all be able to have a laugh even if you think your attempt wasn't 100%...Enjoy

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

The timeless classic is to just imagine everyone else naked, but you probably do that anyway

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

Thank you. I will be trying my best.

Just remember the majority of people that will be there will be feeling the same, so hold your head high and try your best, most of all be able to have a laugh even if you think your attempt wasn't 100%...Enjoy "

Yes humour is definitely needed. Thank you.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"The timeless classic is to just imagine everyone else naked, but you probably do that anyway "

And wonder if they are on Fab too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How do you overcome nerves?"

Fake it till you make it. Other people will be feeling anxious too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs"

Do not compare to others, remember there will be things u can do that others can't, and that your there for you not them

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"How do you overcome nerves?

Fake it till you make it. Other people will be feeling anxious too."

That is true.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think how you’ll feel when you’ve achieved that first session, and then the second, and then the whole lot. How proud you’ll be of yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If someone could do everything in the boot camp easily, they wouldn’t need it. Everyone will struggle with something, probably more than one thing, even if it may not look like it.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

Do not compare to others, remember there will be things u can do that others can't, and that your there for you not them "

I know, I shouldn't compare myself to anyone else, but I do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use the nerves and anxiety for your advantage , they are feelings created by your brain to keep you in your comfort zone , safe from any change , your brain doesn’t like change so likes to hold you back by creating feeling of anxiety.

You don’t want to be held back you want change and challenge so over rule your brain , there is no failure only fear of failure , what we think is failure is us learning and learning is good .... bring it on and enjoy yourself

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"Think how you’ll feel when you’ve achieved that first session, and then the second, and then the whole lot. How proud you’ll be of yourself "

You're so right. I will be proud, it's that initial first step isn't it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doesn’t matter how fit you are, you will be doing a very different type of training to you are use too, so everyone will struggle!

They should also be good coaches and will know when someone is struggling.

The stations should also have varied levels depending on fitness/ability levels.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say own your feelings, admit, say it out loud... 'I'm really anxious about this' ... Don't feel you need to be an expert and I'm betting you'll do great n have a ball

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I go into automation mode.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Also we are not nearly as much in the minds of others as we fear we may be. Everyone else will be too focused on surviving the class themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Think how you’ll feel when you’ve achieved that first session, and then the second, and then the whole lot. How proud you’ll be of yourself

You're so right. I will be proud, it's that initial first step isn't it."

Yes, I’m always the one at the back fucking it up if I’m doing Zumba or something, but as long as you get your sweat on, it’s all good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tell yourself you can do it know your strengths. Get into that positive mindset... reassure yourself what’s the worst that can happen.. It is hard to beat a person that never gives up!

It is totally normal to feel like this when we push ourselves. Remember the others at the boot camp will probably be in a similar position... the fitness instructors will definitely be there to help

I hope you have a great time! x

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"If someone could do everything in the boot camp easily, they wouldn’t need it. Everyone will struggle with something, probably more than one thing, even if it may not look like it."

I do look like I'm struggling though

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"Use the nerves and anxiety for your advantage , they are feelings created by your brain to keep you in your comfort zone , safe from any change , your brain doesn’t like change so likes to hold you back by creating feeling of anxiety.

You don’t want to be held back you want change and challenge so over rule your brain , there is no failure only fear of failure , what we think is failure is us learning and learning is good .... bring it on and enjoy yourself "

Very wise words that I will remember. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it. "

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"Doesn’t matter how fit you are, you will be doing a very different type of training to you are use too, so everyone will struggle!

They should also be good coaches and will know when someone is struggling.

The stations should also have varied levels depending on fitness/ability levels. "

Some of it will be similar, so I'm hoping I can do some of it. I've had a meeting with the PT to chat over it and he seems very good so fingers crossed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

Do not compare to others, remember there will be things u can do that others can't, and that your there for you not them

I know, I shouldn't compare myself to anyone else, but I do."

Alot of it is the self rhetoric we tell ourselves, we will think our own way out if things,

There is an acroynm for fear which.is the basis fir fear of change..

False

Emotions

Appearing

Real..

So the yourself I can, I will succeed, I'm doing this no.matter what

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I'd say own your feelings, admit, say it out loud... 'I'm really anxious about this' ... Don't feel you need to be an expert and I'm betting you'll do great n have a ball "

Here's hoping. I need to have a I can do this attitude' don't I.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I go into automation mode. "

Are you able to just focus on yourself and forget about other people there?

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By *rpharmacist50Man
over a year ago

magherafelt

I usually find in these bootcamps everyone is really supportive of each other, and always offering words of encouragement and support.

Hope it goes well for you.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"Tell yourself you can do it know your strengths. Get into that positive mindset... reassure yourself what’s the worst that can happen.. It is hard to beat a person that never gives up!

It is totally normal to feel like this when we push ourselves. Remember the others at the boot camp will probably be in a similar position... the fitness instructors will definitely be there to help

I hope you have a great time! x"

Thank you. The worst that can happen ia I make myself look a total fool by calling over or something. I always seem so much slower than others and finish last. I'm hoping there are some people there who are really unfit.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you "

Thank you. It is all down to mindset isn't it. I need to have a word with myself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

Thank you. It is all down to mindset isn't it. I need to have a word with myself. "

easier said than done and we all know it

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

Thank you. I will be trying my best.

Just remember the majority of people that will be there will be feeling the same, so hold your head high and try your best, most of all be able to have a laugh even if you think your attempt wasn't 100%...Enjoy "

This.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you "

Most gyms are like that.

I don't think I've ever been to one where they look down at people.

Everyone has to start somewhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From experience, the last place you ever get judged is in any kind of exercise or yoga class, don’t be nervous, just do the best that you can do, like everyone else who’s doing it with you. I wouldn’t be worrying about what anyone is thinking of my efforts, everyone will ben concentrating on their own fitness journey to worry or think about anyone else who’s there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oh i had another thought which hopefully you wont need but might help

if you find this bootcamp doesn’t work for you don’t beat yourself up about that either or let if put you off training

i eventually tried again 1 on 1 with a trainer and the improvement i saw in myself was quite unbelievable to me

geoup exercise isn’t the perfect fit for everyone , for some of us its better to compare ourselves to where we were a month ago rather than compare ourselves to the person next to us in class

whatever works best for your own motivation is just exactly what you need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd say own your feelings, admit, say it out loud... 'I'm really anxious about this' ... Don't feel you need to be an expert and I'm betting you'll do great n have a ball

Here's hoping. I need to have a I can do this attitude' don't I."

You can absolutely do it

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

Do not compare to others, remember there will be things u can do that others can't, and that your there for you not them

I know, I shouldn't compare myself to anyone else, but I do.

Alot of it is the self rhetoric we tell ourselves, we will think our own way out if things,

There is an acroynm for fear which.is the basis fir fear of change..

False

Emotions

Appearing

Real..

So the yourself I can, I will succeed, I'm doing this no.matter what "

Those are good strong words. I will say those out loud to myself as I drive to bootcamp.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I usually find in these bootcamps everyone is really supportive of each other, and always offering words of encouragement and support.

Hope it goes well for you.

"

Thank you..I'm always the first to support and encourage others so hopefully they will be a supportive group of people too

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

Most gyms are like that.

I don't think I've ever been to one where they look down at people.

Everyone has to start somewhere."

Thankfully I'm not a total beginner at exercise, I've been doing it for 2 years on and off, but I'm just starting somewhere new. I will feel like a beginner though.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I'd say own your feelings, admit, say it out loud... 'I'm really anxious about this' ... Don't feel you need to be an expert and I'm betting you'll do great n have a ball

Here's hoping. I need to have a I can do this attitude' don't I.

You can absolutely do it "

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"oh i had another thought which hopefully you wont need but might help

if you find this bootcamp doesn’t work for you don’t beat yourself up about that either or let if put you off training

i eventually tried again 1 on 1 with a trainer and the improvement i saw in myself was quite unbelievable to me

geoup exercise isn’t the perfect fit for everyone , for some of us its better to compare ourselves to where we were a month ago rather than compare ourselves to the person next to us in class

whatever works best for your own motivation is just exactly what you need "

That's exactly what Mr tells me. I'm always comparing myself to others, and I really shouldn't, it's a stupid thing to do. I will take everyone's advice and use a positive mental attitude.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When it comes to fitness you can never fail only inprove

One thing that’s always stuck with me is when you walk in to a gym setting leve ego at the door it’s no good

No one has anything to prove and trying to ego lift or ego train just to keep up with someone is how you get hurt

Any good trainer will tell you this it’s all about your pace your personal gains no one else’s

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs"

Block everyone else out,you're they for your own goals,always give a 100% and the rest will all fall into place.

Haha,it is crazy how you can do that in a swingers club,but get anxious at a bootcamp....you'll be fine.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"When it comes to fitness you can never fail only inprove

One thing that’s always stuck with me is when you walk in to a gym setting leve ego at the door it’s no good

No one has anything to prove and trying to ego lift or ego train just to keep up with someone is how you get hurt

Any good trainer will tell you this it’s all about your pace your personal gains no one else’s

"
Wise words, thank you. The last thing I want is another injury so I will go at my own pace, but make sure I work very hard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When it comes to fitness you can never fail only inprove

One thing that’s always stuck with me is when you walk in to a gym setting leve ego at the door it’s no good

No one has anything to prove and trying to ego lift or ego train just to keep up with someone is how you get hurt

Any good trainer will tell you this it’s all about your pace your personal gains no one else’s

Wise words, thank you. The last thing I want is another injury so I will go at my own pace, but make sure I work very hard."

Your welcome and that’s the best way as long as your working to your fullest then that’s all that matters

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

Most gyms are like that.

I don't think I've ever been to one where they look down at people.

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Thankfully I'm not a total beginner at exercise, I've been doing it for 2 years on and off, but I'm just starting somewhere new. I will feel like a beginner though."

You will be sound

Most people are too busy focusing on themselves

Good luck

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

Most gyms are like that.

I don't think I've ever been to one where they look down at people.

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Thankfully I'm not a total beginner at exercise, I've been doing it for 2 years on and off, but I'm just starting somewhere new. I will feel like a beginner though.

You will be sound

Most people are too busy focusing on themselves

Good luck

"

Thank you for your encouragement

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

Most gyms are like that.

I don't think I've ever been to one where they look down at people.

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Thankfully I'm not a total beginner at exercise, I've been doing it for 2 years on and off, but I'm just starting somewhere new. I will feel like a beginner though.

You will be sound

Most people are too busy focusing on themselves

Good luck

Thank you for your encouragement "

You will be fine look at how much you have brought me on, on here with your encouragement and support xx

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By *untimes6969Man
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Positive mental attitude is so important plus look at what you’ve achieved so far - you know you can do it again and again!!

If you think you can you can but if you think you can’t, you’re right!!

If the class isn’t supportive, try a different one - get one that works for you!!

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I've signed up to an 8 week bootcamp and I'm feeling very nervous and apprehensive about it. I do go to a local fitness centre but this is somewhere totally new. I'm sure I will be absolutely fine but I'm worried I won't be able to do half the things that other people can, and that I end up looking like a fool and feeling like a failure.

I have more confidence for walking into a swingers club and having sex with strangers

How do you find confidence when you're feeling anxious?

Mrs

It is everyone's first time once. Try your best and u will be respected, in my experience people are friendly and u will enjoy it.

honestly the last gym i joined which had group pt i felt exactly as you did and subsequently didnt continue after my trial month but now looking back it was actually exactly as this poster describes - people were very supportive and it was me beating myself up for being the slowest or holding back whoever i got paired with

i genuinely dont think they cared, other than to see me do well and improve

so my only advice is be kind to yourself and try banish any negativity from your mind as it will likely just bd your own head playing tricks on you

Most gyms are like that.

I don't think I've ever been to one where they look down at people.

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Thankfully I'm not a total beginner at exercise, I've been doing it for 2 years on and off, but I'm just starting somewhere new. I will feel like a beginner though.

You will be sound

Most people are too busy focusing on themselves

Good luck

Thank you for your encouragement

You will be fine look at how much you have brought me on, on here with your encouragement and support xx "

I don't do anything but chatter away, but thank you for your kind words.

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"Positive mental attitude is so important plus look at what you’ve achieved so far - you know you can do it again and again!!

If you think you can you can but if you think you can’t, you’re right!!

If the class isn’t supportive, try a different one - get one that works for you!!"

Thank you so much. You know me, I'm a strong determined character

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh wow let us know how it goes OP

I'm sure most people will be feeling the same x

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"Oh wow let us know how it goes OP

I'm sure most people will be feeling the same x"

I will do. Heading there in an hours time.

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By *untimes6969Man
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

So how’s the training going?

You’ve had a weeks worth, not sure how many visits?? Hang in there!!

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

How did it go??

X

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

I was thinking of a boot camp thingy myself!

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"So how’s the training going?

You’ve had a weeks worth, not sure how many visits?? Hang in there!! "

I've been to bootcamp 3 times, incl last night in torrential rain, really pleased with myself how much I am doing. I'm not as unfit as I thought I was

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By *orthern Stars OP   Couple
over a year ago

Durham


"I was thinking of a boot camp thingy myself! "

I am really loving it thank you. It's a really supportive bunch of people too and the PT is a fantastic guy. Get yourself signed up too one. The benefits are fantastic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So how’s the training going?

You’ve had a weeks worth, not sure how many visits?? Hang in there!!

I've been to bootcamp 3 times, incl last night in torrential rain, really pleased with myself how much I am doing. I'm not as unfit as I thought I was "

Fantastic!

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