TIPS to gain CONFIDENCE in the GYM as a female athlete
Built to be You
English - March 07, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsSelf-Improvement Education Health & Fitness Mental Health nursing nurse career twenties side hustles career development Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I used to be the girl that was terrified to go into the gym... but over the last couple of years I've transitioned my mindset around this and I thought I'd share what's worked for me!
Often times we think confidence comes from arriving at a certain goal - body composition, weight on the scale, etc. But chasing these things means we lose sight of who we are at our core.
Six years ago things looked a lot different and I was anything but confident. Knowing that timeline is important because it shows you that this isn't something that happens overnight, and that's ok.
If you are the woman looking to build your confidence in the gym, my biggest piece of advice is to have a routine! This allows you to be fully present and focused on YOU and not everyone else.
Remember, everyone that is in the gym started from the beginning and to be totally honest... they aren't worried about you. Drop your ego at the door and focus on your goals.
You might have to try a few gyms before you find the right one for you, but ultimately it should be welcoming and you should feel like you can take up space there.
Confidence is a you problem, not a them problem - it's going to take a lot of self-compassion and work, but it's so worth it. Really think about the value that movement and fitness can bring to your life. When you start to look at it that way you start to see the joy it can bring to your life.
Take up space my friend, own your space because you belong there and deserve to be there!
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