HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF BEING AN EXERCISE CLASS FIRST-TIMER
For some, the idea of doing anything when in the company of 10+ strangers can be daunting. If you then combine that with the self-consciousness that many people feel about their bodies or fitness levels, it is understandable that trying a new exercise class can be nerve wracking!
THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THERE ARE SOME WAYS TO ALLEVIATE YOUR ANXIETY WHEN TAKING A NEW GROUP FITNESS CLASS, HERE WE SHARE SOME TIPS:
ARRIVE EARLY
DON’T HIDE AT THE BACK OF THE ROOM
TAKE A FRIEND
REALISE THAT EVERYONE IS THERE FOR THEIR OWN WORKOUT, NOT TO WATCH WHAT YOU’RE DOING, AND THAT PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY HELPFUL
LAUGH IT OFF
If you find yourself seriously in the realm of having no idea what’s going on, or you miss a beat, just take a breath, laugh at yourself and pick up at the next stage of the workout.
REMEMBER, IT’S JUST A WORKOUT!
At the end of the day, it’s just a workout. Our classes were designed to be a fun way for people to get moving, and with so many different exercise classes out there, find one or several that you find fun and smash it!
For some, the idea of doing anything when in the company of 10+ strangers can be daunting. If you then combine that with the self-consciousness that many people feel about their bodies or fitness levels, it is understandable that trying a new exercise class can be nerve wracking!
THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THERE ARE SOME WAYS TO ALLEVIATE YOUR ANXIETY WHEN TAKING A NEW GROUP FITNESS CLASS, HERE WE SHARE SOME TIPS:
ARRIVE EARLY
DON’T HIDE AT THE BACK OF THE ROOM
TAKE A FRIEND
REALISE THAT EVERYONE IS THERE FOR THEIR OWN WORKOUT, NOT TO WATCH WHAT YOU’RE DOING, AND THAT PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY HELPFUL
LAUGH IT OFF
If you find yourself seriously in the realm of having no idea what’s going on, or you miss a beat, just take a breath, laugh at yourself and pick up at the next stage of the workout.
REMEMBER, IT’S JUST A WORKOUT!
At the end of the day, it’s just a workout. Our classes were designed to be a fun way for people to get moving, and with so many different exercise classes out there, find one or several that you find fun and smash it!
What to bring to class:
Bottle
Towel
Gym clothes and shoes
Bottle
Towel
Gym clothes and shoes