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flashpaper · 02/02/2022 15:46

So, I've joined a gym. I have never been to a gym before and now I'm faced with not only the gym but the classes too. I'm massively overweight but ready to give things a try. I'm a total beginner. I don't know what half the classes are, never mind how to do them or whether I'd be any good at it.
Where should I start?? I'm really shy too so going into a class would be hell for me, but I'll get over it quickly enough.

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flashpaper · 02/02/2022 15:56

There's loads of classes. The gym is the council run one in the area so I could go to any of the venues.

These are the ones just at first glance...
Metafit
Yoga
Pilates
Body pump
Virtual RPM
Body attack
Body combat
Inferno
Group cycle
Virtual sprint.

I think out of them I know what yoga is. Do any of these stand out as appropriate for beginners?

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 02/02/2022 15:49

my advice is literally try every class and see whats your thing.
I loathe spin and boxing and yoga - but love body pump and pilates!
I have friends that the complete opposite opinion.
Try each one, see what you enjoy and take it from there.

CrumpleHornedSnowcack · 02/02/2022 15:48

Aqua aerobics is good, fun & relatively easy if your new to things

dementedpixie · 02/02/2022 15:47

I like classes. You can always hide up the back. What ones are on offer?