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heya i wanna try and get fit as at the moment i dont have a routine except for taking the dog for long walks

so i ve looked into exercising clases and swimming etc but i m too embarresed to go like work out with others...i ve thought about step classes aerobics etc , my step mum said she d come with me but i d still be scared of going, plus cuz i m only 16 i feel a bit silly as i know i d be a younger member of a group

i really need an exercise routine its been recommended as it may improve my mood generally, i used to do alot of judo and was really good but all the compitions are done in weight catogory and i fear it may trigger off my ED

help

The first thing I learned, and maybe the most important, is to go to the gym for you.  I was a really small guy trying to bench press 80 lbs (which was a really small amount) when I started.  No one laughed at me, which is what I was the most terrified of, and I found I wasn't the worst one there!  Even if I would have been, people would had been proud of me for trying, which is all you can really do.  After a time or two, you'll be in a routine and your fears will be gone!  Good luck!!

Have you ever tried home exercise videos? They make a ton of different ones from beginner to advanced to kick boxing to step aerobics. I used to go to a gym but with small children it became difficult, so I have used exercise videos for years with great results. You can do them when you want, wearing what you want (you don't have to worry that your exercise outfit doesn't match - lol.)

Try going to Collagevideo.com You can search for videos by your fitness level and by what type of exercise you want to try. You can even watch a preview to see if it's really something for you.

Once you feel more comfortable, you can move onto that gym.

thanks guys i did look at the gym but mmh maybe i m not ready for that yet .. i ve done a few dance workout dvd s but did nt really seem to interest me but i ll keep trying something will click

I do tae bo and its wonderful! You can get a "boot camp" kit at target which has 3 videos with the billy bands, that way you can build up resistance and continue on with your workout as you get in better shape.

Its totally high energy, and i (one who has never been very interested in exercise) am in love with it. You can take it at your own pace and it incorporates cardio and weights.

I used to belong to a gym and it was a great atmosphere. No one is judging you, and if they are watching you its because they are thinking "how can i get my body to look as great as hers!"

Try getting a guest pass. Lots of places do that so you can try it out and decide if you like it there.  You'll find something that suits you!

I was a bit embarrassed to go to my gym after my ED, too, since I knew the trainers there would notice how thin I'd gotten after not going for a few months. But they didn't say anything since insulting or badgering me might cost them a gym membership :P

You shouldn't be embarrassed - at my gym, there is just about every type of person you could imagine: old, young, thin, muscular, overweight, kids, etc., so no one really stands out. Don't let people's judgement keep you from doing things you want, or you may miss out on a lot of opportunities. :)

i have been going to the gym for four years and am still nervous about going into a pool with other people. i have no idea why.

give me a lake, and i am off like a dolphin... pools though... hmmmm... scary.

took me a year to run on a treadmill too! yup, i am a scardey-cat for no reason at all.  it helps to watch the classes, watch other people, and it will prove that you won't stand out - the services of a gym are there for everyone~ go at your own pace but try to do something that edges you closer to the group every visit. choose a class that you would not find physically challenging to get used to the group setting.

younger members do not stick out at my gym as there is a real broad mix of people.

i found the yoga classes and swiss ball classes easiest to start with - it was a month later i was trying step, pump, dance and all kinds of other kooky classes i thought i would never try! have super fun! 

I haven't gone to the gym in a while because I now have my own equipment, but when I did I went to the Y.  I found there was a broader range of people there than in most fitness clubs, from teenage boys trying to gain weight to seniors walking on the treadmill, and nobody was judging anybody.

When i would go to the gym, i would watch the classes and think "that looks like fun! wish i could do that."  That large window scared me a little... the rest of the gym can watch you workout! but then, i decided to try pilates - that was so fun!!! then i tried yoga, very relaxing, and finally got up the nerve to try step cardio classes. It was the funnest experience i could have imagined. Everyone was laughing when they would make a mistake and just get back on trach and keep going!

Try lots of different things, you'll add lots of variety to your workout and will adjust really quickly.

first things first no one realy cares about what you look like at the gym there all to focused on exersising them selfs, so there is no real worry. but look for a class that seems like would be fun and interesting for You to take, one that makes you want to be there. also if you go to a class a lot you will start to make friends with the other people who atend the class, and that suport will make it more enjoyable and you will start to forget about what others think and consintrate on how your feeling.  it may be scary at first but most people tend to realy enjoy it. good luck

try getting a work out buddy.  its always nice to have someone else there to motivate you and to be there when you go to the gym.  i hate to go to the gym by myself, but once you get used to going its not so bad. 

ive worked at a couple of gyms, and the last one had few patrons my age.  but i still attended classes, and found that all the older ladies in my classes were super nice and supportive.  they are there for the same reason you are -  to get into shape and be healthy. 

try out the different machines and what not.  you could even look into having a personal trainer set up a workout routine for you. 

dont be intimidated or embarrassed, just enjoy your workout and look forward to reaching your goals!