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    Getting a gym membership today and I’m already anxious and embarrassed

    @dlnott78 I mean, I often pull some Ronnie Coleman shit yelling "Light weight, buddy!" or some profanity before a huge squat. Gotta get hype lmao
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    Getting a gym membership today and I’m already anxious and embarrassed

    @toriadlg I used to work at a gym and you can go up to the front desk and simply say, "Hi, I'd like to sign up for a membership." And they will likely run through the memberships they offer and ask if you want a tour of the facility. They'll likely just take over the conversation and take care...
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    Getting a gym membership today and I’m already anxious and embarrassed

    @joanie59 I wanted to post as someone who others would probably consider intimidating (as I've been told) and who one might think is judging all the newbies. (I'm a powerlifter and bodybuilder). I am absolutely more concerned with my own workout for the day than I am in looking around the gym...
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    [52 F] Weighted Overhead Barbell Squats = Fall, go boom

    @ihavetwofeet41 I'm going to agree with the other commenter who noted that overhead squats are an advanced exercise. I personally don't think they have any place in a group exercise class. My advice would be to keep the "speed" out of it - focus on your technique and your strength. It's why I...
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    School Fitness/Testing in your country

    @heartofberries I'm from the US and now that I've become more involved in fitness as an adult, I look back and realize what a mess "Phys Ed" classes are. From my experience, we were just largely taught how to play different sports and were forced to play in class. I remember in middle school we...
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