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How to Work Out
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”
“I can’t do a single pushup”
For newbies who don’t yet have the upper-body strength to perform a single pushup, the thought of attempting the move in front of strangers can be daunting. “I know people who won’t go to a gym until they feel like they’re fit, so they work out at home just to get fit enough to go to the gym,” White says.
Solution: Start with beginner modifications and then build up to the regular version. For example, you can perform the move with your knees on the floor or at an incline. “I’d also recommend [seeking] the advice of a personal trainer,” White says. “Your trainer can help you find other exercises to build strength.”
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Solution: Start with beginner modifications and then build up to the regular version. For example, you can perform the move with your knees on the floor or at an incline. “I’d also recommend [seeking] the advice of a personal trainer,” White says. “Your trainer can help you find other exercises to build strength.”
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