From rewarding yourself to bringing a friend…11 tips to beat gym anxiety this International Fitness Day
WE all want to get lean and fit...so what's stopping us?
Yes, getting fit can be a faff but for many of us, its a fear of the gym and of working out that stops us from getting healthy.
In fact, according to research from MINDBODY, a massive 21 per cent say they don't exercise at all, and that's partly down to the fact that fitness can feel really elitist and exclusive.
If you don't know what you're doing then gyms can be intimidating, parks can be embarrassing and home workouts can feel pointless.
But that shouldn't be the case.
The sooner you manage to combat your fitness anxiety, the sooner you can actually learn to enjoy getting fit (it can be enjoyable, we promise!).
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9. Make yourself a cracking playlist
There's nothing like putting on your headphones to a banging set of tunes to drown out the negativity and motivate you to push yourself.
Download a streaming service that you can use offline (lots of gyms have pretty shoddy signal, especially if they're underground). If you're taking a break from boozing and partying, upload all the songs you'd normally get ready to.
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10. Take regular photos
Making sure that you keep yourself accountable is the key to fitness. Forget everyone else - it's about how you feel about your own body.
By taking regular photos, you'll remind yourself of how far you've come since your first session, even if you don't feel particularly fit on any given day.
11. Mix it up and try new things
One sure fire way to up your fitness and burn a maximum amount of fat is to surprise your body with different activities. Doing the same thing day in day out isn't an effective use of your time.
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