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10 Surprising Fears That Keep People from the Gym
The gym is a portal to good health, but it can also be a scary place for a newcomer. Learn how to conquer your fitness fears with these expert tips
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Scare Away Your Fitness Fears
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“I can’t do a single pushup”
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“I don’t want to get too bulky”
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“I don’t have time to get results”
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“I’m going to get hurt on the treadmill”
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“I’ll get bored”
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“I look fat”
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“I’m going to get an infection”
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“I won’t be able to stick with working out”
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“I don’t know where to start”
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“I’m going to be sore”
Scare Away Your Fitness Fears
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A fear of flab might motivate many of us to go to the gym, but for some, fitness-related apprehension is a roadblock to starting a workout routine. According to a 2011 Mintel report, people who do not belong to gyms often cite “feeling out of place” as a reason for not joining. Jim White, RD, ACSM, owner of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios in Virginia Beach, VA, says gym jitters are normal, but not insurmountable. “At first [new gym-goers] are nervous, but after one month they start losing weight and building confidence it’s like they own the place,” he says.
Here, White and Ruth Frechman, RD, ACE-certified personal trainer share tips for conquering common workout fears.
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Here, White and Ruth Frechman, RD, ACE-certified personal trainer share tips for conquering common workout fears.
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