This...is a gym!
If you look at this with confusion and nervousness, having never been near one before...then remember it is the same feeling that EVERYONE had when they first walked into
one!
Everyone you see in there that looks so proficient and graceful started EXACTLY where you are now!
- they worked through these feelings of nervousness
- they ignored the (often imagined) looks of pity from all those other gym
'experts'
- they plucked up the courage to talk to that huge dude that squats heavy (often the nicest and most helpful chap in any gym by the way!), and ask some advice
- they started small by learning one exercise, practiced it until they had it nailed...then added a bit more resistance ...another exercise...and so
on..
- they realised in time that the monumental courage needed to just get through the door dwindled as they showed up day after day and made it their own
With new year starting today..there will be many people venturing into this uncharted territory.
If that is you, try to remember that
all this equipment is there to SERVE your body.
It will take the mileage out of your body, make you strong and provide a sense of achievement that it is hard to replicate anywhere else!
The only thing holding you back is knowledge....just a little bit to start you off on an amazing voyage of discovery where you find out
what this body of yours can really do.
I get to join people at this stage many times a year and it is a privilege to be there with them as they progress from worrying about the unknown...to that one moment when they CONNECT with their body and FEEL how strong they really are.
This moment is beautiful to witness!
Walk into that gym proud of the fact you have made it through the door, be open to chat to everyone and learn from them.
Trust me when I say that 99.9% of the people in any gym will always remember what it was like to take that first step..in fact they will be almost envious of you for the fantastic journey you have ahead of you.
It really is one of the friendliest, positively challenging and exciting environments you can ever be in.
It will always be there for you throughout all your life...just give it a chance, and an open mind...
J
