So I joined a gym. Haven't been to one since I was in my 20s and remember it being an uncomfortable experience then but I guessed I'm in my 40s now and I should be more confident. Not so, spent an excruciating half an hour feeling extremely out of place. I have no idea why I find gyms so daunting. I know no one cares and no one is watching you but because I am so unfit I feel embarrassed that I can only use a cross trainer for 5 mins without turning bright red and my legs feeling like jelly and I am still avoiding most machines in case I make a mistake and use them wrong etc... so sad I know! There is also a sauna and jacuzzi but I felt so much an imposter I didn't dare go to that bit. Any advice for getting over my gymbarrassment - I've paid for joining now so I have to stick it out! Or alternatively make me smile with embarrassing gym tales of your own.
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