I finally joined a gym

kessterr

kessterr

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I walked into Urban Active Fitness yesterday with the intention of only looking around and ended up signing up with them. I'm very nervous because I have never been to workout at a gym before. I do have high hopes though. I am just scared of never being motivated enough to actually get up and drive there.
Also and this sounds so silly, I am freaking a little about what to wear. My friends who are fit say to not wear cotton because holds in too much sweat. but I really don't feel comfortable wearing anything too form fitting. Any suggestions?

Thanks for all the support I've found here!
 
Also and this sounds so silly, I am freaking a little about what to wear. My friends who are fit say to not wear cotton because holds in too much sweat. but I really don't feel comfortable wearing anything too form fitting. Any suggestions?
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Sports bra will be essential if you're female...
Cotton is fine - but if you're female -then if you wear cotton undies and sweat bunches -definitely change your undies afterwards -sweaty drawers can lead to yeast infections...

Wear what you are comfortable in -that you won't be pulling and adjusting constantly when yo're doing stuff...
 
get stuff that wicks the moisture away. When you work out it will keep the moisture off of your body and you will be much more comfy. They make bras, shirts and bottoms (and socks) from this material. Just about every company that makes sports wear has this type of fabric.
 
maleficent said:
Wear what you are comfortable in -that you won't be pulling and adjusting constantly when yo're doing stuff...
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+1....

who are you there for? YOU... no one else! so don't worry about the other ppl there. I used to get wigged out about working out in front of guys and stuff but really... who cares! it's all about you girl!
 
buritto is right.

I was like you, very apprehensive about going. I thought people would stare. No one notices me, they are all too busy doing their own thing.
 
Wear what is comfy. I quit caring what I look like when I am working out lol Just a tip, make sure your shirt is long enough to cover your tummy when your hands are stretched above your head...well I cared about that one anyways!
 
I'm jealous! I wish I could join a gym....dont be scared of them dumb ol' boys!!! ;-) Just push'em outta the way....lol....just kiddin'.....good luck with your new adventure!!!
 
You guys are great

Thanks for all your support! I'm really not one of those girly girls who is overly concerned about what she looks like while working out. On the other hand I do not want to ever look like a hag, gym or no gym. I ordered some yoga pants online that are a cotton lycra mix. I hope that will be ok. Now I just need to find a spare hour to actually get to the gym. But that's a whole other story.... :)
 
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