A place of working out is difficult to be amongst when you are unfit and have body image concerns. It’s a big step to willfully be surrounded by people who are in shape and know their own way around a gym. For someone who is a novice and just starting out, it can be quite daunting. Many people feel intimidated by gyms and don’t like to be in their presence. You can, however, feel much more comfortable in a place of fitness when you have a friend with you and a plan of action. Don’t see the gym as a social place but as a place of meeting your goals. Here are just a few things you can do to help yourself become more confident and feel at home in the gym.

A workout buddy

Going to the gym alone is, of course, going to be intimidating because you feel completely lost. You’re the ugly duckling, the odd one out and it can feel as if you don’t belong. But if you were to find a workout buddy online, that lives close to you or perhaps goes to the same gym, these feelings could all fade away. Many novices looking to make the gym a regular part of their routine, use the GymBuddy app to search for people who are like-minded. What you do is, search for someone who is of your age, gender, likes the things you do and wants to get fitter, and become friends. You meet each other at the gym, at the same time and figure out a workout schedule that both of you can do together. Slowly but surely, the gym isn’t so scary anymore, because you have a friend going through the same challenges as you are.

Be more comfortable

Looking good and feeling good are directly linked, so when we go to the gym, we should be wearing something that achieves both. The working leggings from Curves N Combatboots are designed in such a way that they accentuate your curves, give your body support where it’s needed but stretch and breathe as you workout. You can get all kinds of colors and designs that suit your personality. One of the most popular styles is the classic sage green leggings which are made with a mixture of synthetics. Designed to keep your body cool and warm, but still allow you to sweat, these types of workout clothes draw attention for your curvy figure. However, they leave much to the imagination which is why so many women feel comfortable wearing them as part of their outfits too.

Get their early

Even if you’re a gym veteran, no one likes to go for a workout when the gym is packed full of people. So, next time you go, travel in the morning so you have a lot of space and fewer prying eyes watching you have a workout. 

The gym is a cultural place as well as a space for fitness. Feeling comfortable in your own skin is something that will make you workout harder and achieve your goals sooner.