Is gym good for me?
If I discontinue the gym, will I add weight?
Is gym worth it?
Shall I join a gym?
Can I get an injury in a gym?
From where do I start in a gym?
What do I do, when people keep looking at me in a gym?
I am fat, will people laugh at me in a gym?
Is Whey Protein mandatory as I am joining a gym?
Will men stare at me?
Will people laugh at me as I don’t know how to operate the gym equipments?
If these are some of the questions on your mind, we will try to clarify these questions. You need to clear these doubts before you take a gym membership.
Many folks have not joined a gym as they were unable to get answers to their questions OR they were not convinced with the answers they got.
Let’s dive in ………………
If you are not convinced with the answers, share your questions in the comments section.
Shall I join a gym?
If this question is on your mind, it means you are interested in joining a gym or are influenced by a person/celebrity to join a gym. Ask yourself “Why” you want to join a gym. The primary reason for joining a gym is a good physique ( a toned body), if that’s the reason, you should join a gym. If you are looking for fitness, a gym is one of the options however you can explore other options as well like running, swimming, cycling, yoga, etc before finalizing a gym. If your reason is my friends are joining a gym, I also want to join. Our suggestion is if finance is not an issue, do join the gym as you may like a gym and that will be your path for your fitness. If your reason of joining a gym is to have a physique like a celebrity, our suggestion is do join a gym ( as the saying goes if you aim for the sky you will reach the top of the tree), overall a journey on your physical fitness will be always beneficial.
Is gym good for me?
A gym is not the only solution for physical fitness, there are ample options available for your fitness journey. The gym stands out in a few aspects – (1) Motivating environment – You will find men/women in the gym who are focused on their physical fitness, you will find men/women in different phases of their fitness journey (from beginners to experienced), these people will motivate you. (2) Weight training – Weight training is one of the key benefits of joining a gym. As we age, we lose muscle mass and weight training is a solution to not losing muscle mass. (3) Fitness Tribe – As you become regular in a gym, you will interact with men/women who have common fitness goals. Over a while, you will become a part of a gym tribe who will motivate each other in their safe space. Coming back to the question “Is gym good for me”, the answer is “Why”. If you feel any of the 3 above 3 aspects of a gym resonate with you, you should join a gym. If not, there are many options available like running, swimming, playing a sport like football, badminton, dance fitness etc.
If I discontinue the gym, will I add weight?
Mr A joined a gym, stopped eating junk, eats healthy food, goes to the gym 5 days a week and his daily water intake is adequate. If for some reason, Mr A has to leave the gym and he starts eating junk food, he will add weight. This is a common problem, the solution is if Mr A has to discontinue the gym, he has to continue to eat healthy and start another fitness journey it could be running, swimming, playing a sport, or worst-case scenario daily walking should be part of the daily life.
Is gym worth it?
This is a value-for-money question. Yes, a gym is worth it if you are consistent and go to the gym 3-4 times a week. A gym is worth it as it offers the services of a trainer, who is a fitness expert and trains you. A gym is worth it as it is a closed environment that includes men/women who are serious about their physical fitness. A gym is worth it as it is a place where you meet like-minded individuals.
Can I get an injury in a gym?
The answer is a “no’ and a ‘yes’. No Injury, if you know the exercises you are performing and ensure that the weights used are manageable. Yes, injury can happen, if you are starting without a trainer as your knowledge is limited. Yes, injury can happen, if you pick weights beyond your control.
From where do I start in a gym?
Many gyms provide 1-2 free sessions with a gym trainer. Once you are assigned a gym trainer, he/she will guide you on the exercises you need to do. If you are joining a gym that does not provide free sessions with a gym trainer, you can always reach out to a general trainer for guidance. Refer to our beginner’s guide.
What do I do, when people keep looking at me in a gym?
This happens on the 1st day of the gym as we are conscious, we overthink. Your fellow gym member looks at you as if you are the newbie in town. It is a common human behavior where people look at somebody more often who recently joined the gym. Our suggestion is to ignore if people look at you and focus on your fitness routine.
I am fat, will people laugh at me in a gym?
The reason of joining a gym is to become fit. It does not matter whether you are fat or thin, what it matters is that you have decided to join a gym. The fellow gym members understand that any new joiner who joins a gym has a fitness goal. No one laughs at you if you are fat or thin.
Is Whey Protein mandatory as I am joining a gym?
Intake of Whey Protein is not at all mandatory for joining a gym. As you become regular in a gym, your body needs a certain level of protein to perform better in weight training. Consult a dietician on the levels of protein intake based on your physical condition. There are various ways to include protein in your diet and it need not have to be Whey Protein. One positive thing about Whey protein is it has only protein and does not have any other nutrients along with it.
Will people laugh at me as I don’t know how to operate the gym equipment?
Remember one thing, everyone was a beginner including today’s experts. It is ok if you don’t know how to operate the equipment’s. You can ask the floor trainer for help and he/she will definitely help you. A fellow gym member will help you and guide you on how to operate the equipment.
Will men stare at me?
This is a question that may come up in a woman’s mind. The reason for adding this question is so that women should not consider joining a gym if they feel that men will stare at them. Our suggestion is the chances are slim however one cannot ignore the possibility. Our suggestion is to focus on your fitness goals and ignore any stares. If someone is wasting time staring instead of focusing on fitness, those people should be ignored.
Conclusion
This content is contributed by an experienced gym goer and the intent was to cover any questions/clarifications that stops people from joining a gym. If you have any other questions that are not covered here, add a comment or write to us – [email protected].