What should I expect when I go to the Gym?!
Question: I am going to be going to the gym and I don't know what to expect?
Will I like be the only overweight person there? LOL
Also what should I wear? I don't wanna wear booty shorts!
Is is embaraasing?
I am 13!
Thank you very much x
Answers: I am going to be going to the gym and I don't know what to expect?
Will I like be the only overweight person there? LOL
Also what should I wear? I don't wanna wear booty shorts!
Is is embaraasing?
I am 13!
Thank you very much x
1) No, you will not be the only overweight person there. So what if you are anyway? Let the svelte, stacked, well-muscled people stare for now. Once you succeed, they won't be able to do it anymore, right?
2) Sweatpants and a t-shirt are fine.
3) Don't be embarassed, be proud. You're doing something about your weight problem. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask. Most people at the gym are very willing to help a newcomer, and the ones that aren't friendly aren't likely to stick around.
Follow basic gym etiquette. Bring a towel and wipe down every machine when you're done with it. If your machine has a computer readout on it, reset it to the starting setting when you're done. Wear deodorant so you don't stink up the place. Sweat is stinkier than anyone thinks and we tend not to smell ourselves, but one whiff of another person's stench and you'll never forget to wear deodorant again.
Well, it's safe to say you'll see some machines, exercise equipment, and probably some people.
They say church is a place for sinners to heal. Think of the gym that way. You might be the only overweight person there, but keep at it and they'll be talking about how much you slimmed down. Wear something comfortable that doesn't restrict your range of motion, maybe a baggy running outfit or sweats. You're at the age where you're very self-conscious. Don't worry about it! Go work out and have fun!