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To join a gym at 50.

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janiejamjar · 05/08/2024 18:11

I'm Flabby, menopausal! Two stone overweight and would
Like to tone and work on strength BUT I've never been to a gym and am embarrassed at my body.
Would you join if you were me? I'd like to meet People too and make new friends now that I have a few free evenings a week.
Where do I Even start ?

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Catza · 05/08/2024 18:15

100%. I encouraged my mum to go and she is in her late 60s and have never done any exercise. Gyms (for whatever reason) are seen as hostile places. It;s nothing like that. I have never met friendlier people in my life.
Start by booking an intro session with one of the staff and join a gym which offers classes. They are often less intimidating to join for a beginner.
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EconomyClassRockstar · 05/08/2024 18:15

Of course! There are people of all ages in every gym I've ever been to. I'd also look at class based exercise like Cross Fit or Orangetheory or locally owned independent ones as then you get coaches to teach you what to do. Can also highly recommend the Peloton app (you don't have to have the equipment to use the app) as the classes on there are brilliant.