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Ever walked into a gym and felt a bit overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Gym anxiety – AKA gymtimidation – is a real thing, but we can help you overcome gymtimidation with these 5 tips.
At Kic, we surveyed over 4K women and found that 1 in 3 of us feel too intimidated to start strength training.
Steph, who enjoys a regular gym session with our Head Trainer Danny Kennedy, knows the feels. So below are her top 5 tips to help overcome that frustrating feeling and put gymtimidation to bed for good, so you can continue smashing your goals with confidence!
1. Set up your workout corner in the gym
Gyms are busy, there’s no doubt about it. Especially if you’re heading there during a peak time like before or after work. But all you need is a little bit of space on the floor to get a workout in, and that’s the beauty of strength, ab-focused or low impact type workouts.
So lay out a mat, grab those dumbbells, kettle bells or whatever resistance you would like to use and voila, you’re ready to get started. Once you’ve set yourself up you’ll most likely feel more inspired to get stuck in!
2. Get your workout ready to go
If you can, know what workout you’re going to do. I’ve been loving our Express Lift challenge because it automatically pops my gym workout into my Kic planner and my sessions are programmed for that week! Less time scrolling and wasting time walking around wondering what to do – we love!
If you walk into the gym with a plan in advance, not only should the motivation Kic’ in (mind the pun!), but it will give you a sense of focus and determination to get that workout done.
3. Pump the tunes
Enough said! Get a playlist going that will boost your mood and fire up your energy. I love popping on a hyped up Spotify mix – it’s a sure way to get you in the zone.
4. Start habit stacking
A term used a lot our Head Trainer, Danny, is habit stacking. Habit stacking involves accomplishing a series of small, sustainable and achievable goals. It is a far more effective way to change or build on healthy habits and ensure they’re maintained in the long term.
If you start creating some consistency in your gym routine you’ll also most likely become more familiar and confident with your surroundings.
5. Focus on YOU
Remember, everyone is focused on their own workout and no one is paying attention to what you’re doing! Don’t worry about what others are doing. The only person that matters in the room is you.
Head trainer, Danny Kennedy has detailed how you can progressively overload your Kic workouts at home and at the gym to help you achieve your goals.
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Imagine stepping into the gym with confidence, knowing exactly how to navigate through the overwhelming rows of machines and weights. Well, we’ve got your back.