Fitness partner not committed

Hi there! Me and my friend joined the gym in April, and we went till the end of July (I travelled abroad in August) but started again in Sep. We attend the gym Monday to Thursday. I just started to really love going to the gym and seeing small changes in my body. But the problem is my friend is not showing a lot of commitment to attend for the last two weeks. I don't want to go alone (I'm a very shy and anxious person). What can I do to replace the days she doesn't want to go? What exercise can I do at home? Or, how can I push myself to attend the gym without her😔 she is basically not very interested in the gym she just goes because whatever 🤷 like she likes it but is not very interested to be like healthy and fitness 🤔 if you know what I mean. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks 😊
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Does your gym do classes? They’re a great way to get fit and mix in, I’m a very anxious person just going to the gym and trying to find something to do but I love classes

Maybe look into classes. That way, you're not on the gym floor alone.

Yes, they have classes, but evening time and I am at work at that time 😕

Hey Ale, first of all well done for the progress you’ve made so far! 👏🏽 I’m an online coach and I have helped lots of women like you feel more confident going to the gym alone ☺️ have you got a plan to follow? Lots of my clients find having a plan takes the fear away from wondering round not sure what to do. Also, when you first go in, head straight to the cardio section and just take a few mins to look around the gym from there - this can really help you just mentally acclimatize before you start your workout! If you want any more tips drop me a message 🥰

I’d see if there were any moms only classes in your community. They’re much less intimidating..

I would try to push through, keep going by yourself when she can’t go, maybe get a trainer if possible. Bit by bit your confidence will grow and fast forward a year you’ll be so chuffed with yourself for going beyond your comfort zone ❤️

If you have pure gum membership then you can book classes for yourself until you feel ok to do things on your own xxx

Girl remember everyone in the gym felt the same way you did at some point. Just treat going to the gym exactly the same as when your friend is there. Put your headphones in and just focus on what you’re there to do. Everything is hard at first but it will get easier. @Ebuni ‘s advice is amazing! Pick a cardio machine, look around and get comfortable. Use the gym as a place for you to work on yourself and feel your best. If you find someone with the same mindset it’s amazing but honestly it’s so rare. Dont let this stop your progress. Well done💖

Personally how big your house is got fold treadmill start doing 5k runs on it start couch 5k really good keep fitness up and weight x

Look at the raize app it's really good. Currently have a promotion for £50 for the year

Thanks all😘❤️! I'll do my best to go alone! It has been so hard to see small changes and don't want to lose them. Thanks for the motivation!!

My best advice for shy and anxious people who want to go to the gym is that no one cares about you (at the gym). Everyone is too busy looking at themselves in the mirror to notice anyone else. So just put your headphones on, listen to some motivational music and walk in there like you’re a professional body builder because everyone feels the same way at the start but literally no one will pay you any mind.

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