How to start working out again part 1 overview…
Starting a strength and fitness routine for the first time or getting back into the gym after a long time off can be daunting and frustrating.
If you are new to exercise, you probably feel overwhelmed and confused from all of the contradictory information out there.
The program is only as good as the execution.
If you are left to your own devices, it’s highly probable that you will not prioritize your training sessions and give less than desirable effort.
Investing in yourself by hiring a coach and being part of an intentional community, will help make the beginning stages enjoyable and help keep you consistent, leading to faster improvements.
Here is part 1 of the series if you missed it - https://breakthroughfitnessfl.com/blog/137453/HOW-TO-START-WORKING-OUT-AGAIN
Today, I want to address something right away, something that keeps a lot of us from returning to the gym (or even starting in the first place).
Gym anxiety.
That feeling of self-consciousness at the mere thought of walking into the gym, where your confidence plummets from the possibility of being judged.
I totally get it.
If you join a big commercial gym, you walk in and sea people scurrying about in this endless sea of stuff.
It’s easy to notice the people that attend regularly and tell this is their “thing”.
You may start to compare your body, performance and diet to these other people, which is discouraging.
Comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle is a sure way to stop you in your tracks.
You are the only person you are competing against. As much as you think people are watching you, they're not. They are focused on doing the work and improving. That’s exactly what you need to do as well.
Luckily, today you have more options than ever when it comes to exercise.
You have alternatives like Breakthrough Fitness that cater to people new to exercise and provide a welcoming environment that’s encouraging and provides you instruction and support.
Choosing the right place will accelerate your progress and make the process much more enjoyable, which will help you stay consistent so it becomes part of your life.
Keep moving,
Coach Dom
