It's January which means that the gyms are full to the brim with enthusiastic gym bunnies. The gym, however, can be an intimidating place for an unfit person. Everyone else seems to know the score and you feel like you're the new kid at school. We've all been there, we know exactly how you feel guys and we can guarantee that you have thought at least one of the below:
- They all know I'm only a newbie. They know. Look, they are all laughing together. They are all gym-friends and I'm just a charlatan.
- How much do I need for the locker? How do I even work it? Arrrgh. I'm foostering around here and it's making me look like an AMATEUR!
- My runners are too clean. It gives me away. They look like they are brand new. Yes, they are brand new but, I want to give the impression that I am a seasoned gym-goer.
- This gym is great. Look at all these machines. Great selection. Yea, cool. Now, let the workout begin. Hmmm. How do I work this thing? Oh Christ. This is not going to plan. My legs are going too fast. Too fast. Abort. Abort. Now, they are definitely laughing at me.
- Why is no-one else sweating? Why am I so red? Is my arse sweating? It's definitely sweating. Brilliant. Arse sweat.
- I am trying to walk properly but my legs have turned to jelly. Fantastic, I look like a newborn calf.
Let us put your mind at ease. No one is laughing, everyone is just trying to get their workout done and get out of there. You've paid your membership like everyone else, you deserve to be there.
