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Usually go with a friend but he can't go today. Wanna go but I'm afraid of looking like a fool possibly doing shit wrong. I regret getting this gym membership lol. No don't tell me noone is paying attention. Everyone says that. And it isn't true lol

Stallion_Prime posted...

And it isn't true lol

It is true. Everyone is focused on themselves and their form and the heavy weights they're moving way too much to spare you more than a passing thought.

You deserve good health.

Kick ass in the gym, even if you think you're looking dumb.

I used to think going alone was scary too. But then I did it and I don't know why I was afraid in the first place.

Swole meatheads on YouTube show off doing shit wrong all the time, but they're buff because they don't let silly things like self awareness get in the way

A_Good_Boy posted...

It is true. Everyone is focused on themselves and their form and the heavy weights they're moving way too much to spare you more than a passing thought.

Bro check out Youtube, people doing shit wrong and using machines wrong at the gym churn out shitton of views

If you're really that nervous/concerned just ask at reception if there's any option to get a PT session or a spotter from the staff for a quick session since you normally do it with your friend and aren't comfortable doing it alone/without a spotter

The option is to go and if you feel uncomfortable talk to a staff member and ask for advice since if another customer is being disrespectful in some form the staff member will either instruct them to behave or force them to leave

Sexypwnstar posted...

Bro check out Youtube, people doing shit wrong and using machines wrong at the gym churn out shitton of views

The people watching those videos presumably aren't doing so while at the gym.

Work out your nerves on the metal. Helps me.

As someone who goes to the gym 4-5 days a week I can promise you that no one is watching you.

I definitely felt the same way as you TC, but I definitely wouldn't worry about it. Just go, get swole, and have fun.

Try headphones? Then you can just be in your zone. I suggest to start with 5 min cardio even if you don't usually.. once that juice starts flowing the body will want more. Let's f***in' go!!

Doom_Art posted...

As someone who goes to the gym 4-5 days a week I can promise you that no one is watching you.

I definitely felt the same way as you TC, but I definitely wouldn't worry about it. Just go, get swole, and have fun.

People do watch you. It doesn't matter though.

Stallion_Prime posted...

No don't tell me noone is paying attention. Everyone says that. And it isn't true lol

Yeah, they're probably watching you, but still you shouldn't care.

I've found it helps to bring a really big piece of uncooked T-Bone steak. When you want to start working out, throw it toward the opposite end of the gym and all the meatheads will run after it and be distracted in trying to eat the meat. Then you can workout without worry of people judging you

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This. Everyone is focused on you and critical of every move you make. Everyone will also be judging you for how much weight you lift. I wouldnt go alone if I were you TC

^Ignore this asshole. People watch but generally don't judge. Nobody starts in the gym as some swole badass, everyone starts out of shape and either skinny or fat. People also tend to ignore if you're working out wrong, though you shouldn't feel afraid to ask someone you deem trustworthy to critique your form or spot you.

Just don't lift so heavy your form suffers. Keep a nice steady motion and you'll look better than most. Of your unsure of how to do a particular exercise there's a lot of good videos showing proper technique and form.
It's not rocket science

You should always ask someone to spot you on bench. Just use it as an excuse to be able to have some small connection with someone you're curious about. Safety first when working out.