Fit to play

This week I want to help out those who are considering just starting out on a journey to fitness. The first thing I must emphasise is for you to not worry about what other people think.

So many people walk into a gym and have a feeling that everyone is watching them, this isn’t true.

From my experience the majority of gym-goers are 100 per cent focussed on their session and will not be judging you for starting out.

Many people are intimidated by others in the gym probably because of the focus and intensity of their demeanour whilst they’re there. But the honest truth is we all want to help each other out and you may find that if you ask for some friendly assistance they will oblige pretty much every time.

I understand how the weights section of the gym can be intimidating because of the people there, yet if you look closely you will see that not only are these guys and girls in the best shape, but they are normal people who do not judge and genuinely don’t care about you as much of you think, and if they do, well, you are bettering yourself and there is nothing wrong with that!