{"id":3664,"date":"2019-01-03T14:20:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T13:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/?p=3664"},"modified":"2021-12-09T19:23:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T18:23:40","slug":"how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be confident in the gym"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gyms are crowed in January. New Year\u2019s resolutions often emphasize an increased physical activity. For many this means going back to the gym after a longer break, for others it might be the first time they visit one ever. This can be very daunting and even scary at first. This article will show you how to be confident in the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" data-attachment-id=\"3672\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/attachment\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-gym\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?fit=1920%2C1281&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1281\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D600&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to be confident in the gym &amp;#8211; Gym\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?fit=600%2C400\" alt=\"How to be confident in the gym\" class=\"wp-image-3672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Gym.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For starters, you might <strong>not know how to use the equipment properly or what to actually do in the gym at all<\/strong>.<\/li><li>There\u2019s always the possibility to just use the equipment and end up on YouTube because you misused a machine in a funny way. Or not to be able to perform an exercise at all, thus, <strong>making a fool of yourself<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Ultimately, the biggest reason why a gym might be a scary place is a very valid one: <strong>you might be scared to fail<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a solution to all of these hurdles, and\nI want to tackle them with you in this article, give you a few tips and\ninsights that will guide you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First of all, though, I want to congratulate you: the willingness to make changes is hard and you did the first big step. Your overall health is very much influenced by your physical fitness and health (<a aria-label=\"research (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/strength-training-builds-more-than-muscles\" target=\"_blank\">research<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/want-to-live-longer-and-better-do-strength-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fear to use the\nequipment inappropriately or wrong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the deal: this most likely happened to all of us already. I certainly used machines wrong at the beginning of my lifting career and definitely don&#8217;t perform not all exercises perfectly 100% of the time. It\u2019s requires a lot of focus and concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important part is to perform the movements correct enough to <g class=\"gr_ gr_3 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del\" id=\"3\" data-gr-id=\"3\">illicit<\/g> the right stimuli in the muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and most important tip I can give you, is to ask a trainer to help you. They can show you how to setup the machine properly (it depends on your body), they can explain what to look for and they ought to be able to show you the movement correctly, and correct your form. But they don\u2019t have the time to spend all the workout with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a personal trainer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s why I highly recommend hiring a personal trainer for at least a month. Hire the trainer for one to two hours a week and ask all your question<\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_18 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"18\" data-gr-id=\"18\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"3677\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/attachment\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-pt\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to be confident in the gym &amp;#8211; PT\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?fit=600%2C400\" alt=\"How to be confident in the gym - PT\" class=\"wp-image-3677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-PT.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><g class=\"gr_ gr_18 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"18\" data-gr-id=\"18\">Sure<\/g>, this costs you some money, but it is much cheaper than <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"not going to the gym (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/time.com\/5430203\/new-study-not-exercising-worse-than-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\">not going to the gym<\/a> (your health will suffer and health care cost will be expensive in the end), performing exercises wrong (no progress = waste of training time, hurting your body). I certainly wish I had hired a coach sooner rather than later. It would have saved me a lot of time and jump-started my progress a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this initial month, you ought to have raised enough body awareness and know-how to start your solo journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips if you can&#8217;t afford a personal trainer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you can\u2019t hire a trainer or coach, try finding a good and experienced lifting buddy. This also increases the chances to stay at it.<\/li><li>The next tip is, read the labels on the machines. They usually explain with pictures how to properly use the machine. On top of that, they explain what muscle(s) is (are) used during the exercise.<\/li><li>In the beginning, go low on the weights. Once you have a good understanding of the exercise you can increase weight. Proper form is more important than the amount of weight you move. You can make your muscles work very hard with minimal weight. Furthermore, lighter weights also greatly reduce the chance to hurt you.<\/li><li>Go on YouTube and research the exercises that you want to perform. There are a lot of <g class=\"gr_ gr_28 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling multiReplace\" id=\"28\" data-gr-id=\"28\">high quality<\/g> resources out there, with lots of helpful cues, tips and tricks<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fear of making a fool\nof yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have seen people doing pull-ups, muscle ups, dips, push-ups or big compound movements with the barbell like the squat, deadlift, bench or overhead press. You want to be able to perform these exercises but don\u2019t even know where to start or if you are able to do even one single repetition of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room to grow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds lame, but not being able to do these is fine. Actually it\u2019s great, because it leaves a ton of room for improvement. We all started small and had to start somewhere. You start where you are, and then you\u2019ll take it from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"3674\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/attachment\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-bodyweight\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to be confident in the gym &amp;#8211; Bodyweight\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?fit=600%2C400\" alt=\"How to be confident in the gym - Bodyweight\" class=\"wp-image-3674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Bodyweight.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My tip for this is, start small and focus on performing the movement as correct as possible. Again, add little to no weight to the exercise to begin with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find ways to regress movements &amp; exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s a bodyweight exercises, find a regression of it. You can\u2019t do pull-ups? Use a resistance bend to help you up or a dedicated machine. You can\u2019t do squats with the barbell? Do bodyweight squats with or without a dumbbell. Strict push-ups aren\u2019t possible yet? Do them on your knees or with your hands on a bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these will help you to build up strength and momentum. After a while you will be able to <g class=\"gr_ gr_4 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"4\" data-gr-id=\"4\">make<\/g> these make your first pull-up, then two, 5 and who knows, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/most-pull-ups-in-one-minute\">62 in one minute<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fear of failure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This goes hand-in-hand with the above point. The fear of failure is a very strong emotion and has crippled (i.e. stopped people even to try) many people, athletes and competitiors. It\u2019s a common feeling and nothing to be ashamed of. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"I wrote about this extensively, and suggest you embrace failure (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/main\/lifestyle\/become-the-most-successful-failure\/\" target=\"_blank\">I wrote about this extensively, and suggest you embrace failure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"3675\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/attachment\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 650D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to be confident in the gym\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;How to be confident in the gym&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?fit=600%2C400\" alt=\"How to be confident in the gym\" class=\"wp-image-3675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In\na gym setting, fear of failure, most likely means that you won\u2019t be able to\nlift the weight. This can be dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>That\u2019s why you better take your time progressing through weight and only increase the weight on the bar when you feel comfortable moving it for a few repetitions (let\u2019s say 3-5).<\/li><li>You definitely can try it first on or with a machine first. If you\u2019re not strong enough yet to do a leg press with 100 kg on the stack, you better not try a 100 kg barbell squat.<\/li><li>Sometimes you need to go through your limits to push them a little further. That\u2019s fine and good. Ask for help! A spotter can aid you in case of need. Often even the trainers on the floor will assist you with this. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask them.<\/li><li>This is especially important for squats, bench and overhead press: use the safety pins bars. That\u2019s what they are designed for. Put them on the correct height for the movement and in case of failure they will take over and rescue you. There\u2019s no shame in that.<\/li><li>Lastly, believe in yourself! If you approach this correctly, chances are that you worked hard to get this chance to try a new PR. Believing you can, will boost your confidence and give you the edge you might need. Telling yourself you can\u2019t, certainly won\u2019t do the trick.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1244\" data-attachment-id=\"3676\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/attachment\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-spotter-and-savety-pins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?fit=1920%2C1244&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1244\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to be confident in the gym &amp;#8211; Spotter and Savety Pins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?fit=600%2C388&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?fit=600%2C388\" alt=\"How to be confident in the gym - Spotter and Safety Pins\" class=\"wp-image-3676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?resize=768%2C498&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?resize=1024%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?resize=600%2C389&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Spotter-and-Savety-Pins.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few more thoughts and tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go with confidence on your journey, I want to tell you to stay at it. Making changes in your life takes time. Habits are what will help you get through this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have a plan and be consistent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patience and consistency are you keys to success. I encourage you to write down a plan of your fitness goals and find a realistic way to realize them. You can do this on your own or you hire a coach. If you want my help, feel free to contact me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1208\" data-attachment-id=\"3673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/fitness\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym\/attachment\/how-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-personal-trainer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?fit=1920%2C1208&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1208\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to be confident in the gym &amp;#8211; Personal Trainer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?fit=600%2C377&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?fit=600%2C377\" alt=\"How to be confident in the gym - Personal Trainer\" class=\"wp-image-3673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?resize=768%2C483&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?resize=1024%2C644&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?resize=600%2C378&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-be-confident-in-the-gym-Personal-Trainer.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally here are a few articles I encourage you <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">do<\/g> read, as I believe them to be help- and meaningful on your journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/sport-fitness\/weight-loss\/the-crash-diet-part-1\/\">My 4 part series about the crash diet. Here&#8217;s part 1<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/main\/lifestyle\/dont-do-cardio-for-weight-loss\/\">Don\u2019t do cardio for weight loss and what to do instead<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/nutrition\/why-weight-loss-diets-dont-work\/\">Why Weight Loss Diets Don\u2019t Work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/short-tao\/high-protein-is-the-key-to-weight-loss-short-tao\/\">High-Protein is the key to weight loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/nutrition\/vlcd-resistance-training-benefits-short-tao\/\">VLCD Resistance Training Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this short list of tips and tricks gives you the confidence you need to start your new journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this article provided any help, please share it with your friends and let me know your thoughts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gyms are crowed in January. New Year\u2019s resolutions often emphasize an increased physical activity. For many this means going back to the gym after a longer break, for others it might be the first time they visit one ever. This can be very daunting and even scary at first. This article will show you how to be confident in the gym. 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