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Going to exercise class on own

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Mummysgogetter · 11/11/2022 20:50

Hi all
im usually a home exerciser - brought all my own weights, rowing machine etc and have been doing that for the last 7 years. However, now all of a sudden I’ve become despondent and bored of doing my own thing. I’ve been to a couple of classes at my village but found them very cliquey, all the women knew each other, felt like an outsider.
im considering going to some gym classes in the nearest town. My question is - will I look a saddo Billy no mates going on my own? Does anyone else on here rock up to exercises classes on their own?

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Lcb123 · 11/11/2022 20:58

I’ve never even thought to go to an exercise class with someone else? Every class I’ve been to has mostly been people on their own.

LakeFlyPie · 11/11/2022 20:58

Do it! IME the vast majority of class attendees pitch up on their own. Go a few minutes early, say hi to the class instructor and enjoy your class. As a slightly anti social introvert I love gym classes; lots of team camaraderie without the need for small talk 😁

FettleOfKish · 11/11/2022 20:58

Most people at my gym arrive at classes on their own.

SwanAnn · 11/11/2022 20:56

That's the norm I mean. Though sometimes you see couples.

SwanAnn · 11/11/2022 20:55

Most people go on their own, in my experience. Though they often become friendly over time.

PinkBuffalo · 11/11/2022 20:55

Yes me! I was so scared when I started over 2 years ago but I love it. Everyone is so nice and I have made so many really good friends there we call ourselves family cos a lot of people like me and by they own
I basically live there now and am there all the time I much less lonely cos of that
it is so nice cos it just a basic 24hr gym that also does classes with membership less than £30 a month it is a lifeline to me

Yarrawonga · 11/11/2022 20:54

I have always gone on my own. Most people at my gym turn up on their own.

tickticksnooze · 11/11/2022 20:53

I thought most people went on their own tbh but I can see how a village class might end up in each other's pockets.

If you're going to exercise not socialise, I doubt people would be paying enough attention to you to judge you for going alone.

Rolypolyup · 11/11/2022 20:53

Hey, I prefer to go where I don't know anyone as I find as soon as I start making friends I don't focus on what I'm there to do... I'm too chatty 😆