How to gain confidence at the gym?
Does it feel a bit scary to go to the gym as a beginner? Here’s a guide for you who want to feel better both outside and inside the gym and experience a sense of accomplishment!
Confidence can also be trained
You can start by going to a gym and noticing what thoughts come up so that you can handle them in the right way. If negative thoughts about your surroundings arise, that’s completely normal; you might feel a bit out of place at first. Don’t let these thoughts take over because everyone has been where you are right now, and that feeling will pass. Once you get into training, your confidence will increase because working out gives you a great feeling. Remember, practice makes perfect!
Seek information
It can be wise to look up which exercises are suitable for your body and how to perform them; with this knowledge, you can be sure you’re doing what you should and doing it correctly.
Another solution is to train with a personal trainer. A PT helps you perform exercises correctly and has good knowledge of different exercises and how to execute them according to your body and strength.
Group training can also provide security, with guidance from an instructor and being part of a group doing exactly the same thing as you. It’s easier to feel secure when you immerse yourself in the exercises and find your rhythm.
Set up a detailed training program; as a beginner, it’s fine to get help from someone knowledgeable about training or from the Internet, which has many great articles about training for beginners.
Read more about training for beginners here
Training program for beginners
When you feel ready, you can intensify your training with weights, extra resistance with bands, or more training sessions.
Set goals
It may be easier to start with home workouts first and find your inner strength. Set up a detailed training program here as well; if you're unsure about any exercises, look them up—there are many great instructional videos on YouTube, for instance.
Set realistic goals and remember them; feel free to write them down so you can refer to them in times when you're not as motivated and find that original inspiration to continue working towards a healthy body! How to run correctly?
Wear the right clothes
Something that can help your confidence externally is the right clothing; here, we’ve gathered a collection of good clothes that will help you feel better and comfortable!
Leggings / joggers
A pair of leggings we can recommend is our Softy leggings, which are seamless for optimal comfort while having a breathable quality that keeps you dry during workouts. We can also recommend our Active pants, a lightweight and functional nylon pant with a high waist. These pants can be used in various activities, whether running or jogging, training, hiking, or for everyday wear.
Read more in our leggings guide! and the best training leggings for women.
Sports bras & tops
Within sports bras, we have our Softy sports bra, comfortable and made from super fine Nylon 66 and Lycra Elastane. This fits everything from yoga to intense workouts. A workout top is never a bad choice, and nothing beats a long-sleeved seamless shirt for working out! The Tech LS T-shirt is lightweight and stretchy while effectively transporting moisture away from the body.
Indoor shoes
Endorphin RX1 Shoes are perfectly named for both indoor and outdoor training; you can choose. These shoes have fantastic cushioning in the soles, ankle support, and breathable quality.
Read more about Endorphin RX1 Shoes
Proper socks
Socks suitable for training, made of cotton with stretch that are still soft and cushioning to keep you comfortable, like Sky knit socks, designed for comfortable training.
How should I choose the best socks?
Resistance bands
When you feel it’s time to level up your training, you can use bands for greater resistance.
Wristbands
If you’ve started home training and are doing some jogging or running outdoors, it's smart to have a place to store your house key; this wristband does just that!
And last but not least, don’t forget the music in your ears. Music transports you to another world where you focus on your workout and simply forget the world around you.