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Why am I embarrassed to workout at the gym?
Believe it or not you’re not alone when it comes to being too embarrassed to exercise. Lack of time, money and motivation are the three top reasons for someone not to saddle up, put on the runners and get their backside into gear when it comes to exercise.
How long should an obese person workout?
Overweight or obese adults should be encouraged to perform at least 30 mins of at least moderate-intensity physical activity on 5 or more days a week. The activity can be undertaken in one session or several lasting 10 mins or more.
Do you feel embarrassed when you go to the gym?
Joining a new gym can be intimidating — it feels like everyone but you knows what they’re doing and where to go, while you’re just trying to figure out how to find the water fountain. But fear of feeling embarrassed in the gym is no reason to avoid it, especially if it means you’re not exercising at all.
Why is it so hard to stick with an exercise program?
This post originally appeared on Psychology Today. Anyone who tries to start an exercise program knows how difficult it is to stick with it for more than a few weeks. You may feel selfish for taking time out for yourself, or you’re too busy or tired to exercise. Some people find exercise boring and lose their motivation.
Why do some people avoid exercise?
You may feel selfish for taking time out for yourself, or you’re too busy or tired to exercise. Some people find exercise boring and lose their motivation. But there’s an overlooked reason people may avoid exercising, and that’s embarrassment. If getting active and staying healthy were easy, everyone would do it…but we don’t.
Do you feel nervous about exercising in public?
Anyone can feel a little nervous about exercising in public if they haven’t done it in a while. You might have thoughts such as: I don’t know what kind of clothes to wear. I don’t like the way I look. I’m too fat to exercise in public. I’m so awkward. I’m afraid I’ll trip, or not know how to use a machine. What if I break a machine?