@ihavetwofeet41 Well, if it makes you feel any better, last year when I was 22 I fell backward, heels over head off of a workout bench! I now have a private personal trainer at my gym which has been pretty helpful. If I were you I’d say maybe doing something like that would be helpful, and finding a female trainer specifically might make you feel more comfortable as well, not sure how many there are in your age range but I do think gender of the coach can make a difference in how well they’re able to understand you and your physical limitations.
If you’re able to keep your cool in your class and just be ok at going at your own pace, I feel like staying in it also a good idea. You’ll still improve as long as you’re pushing yourself relative to your own abilities, so try your best not to compare yourself. I’m 23 and often have to modify exercises that it seems like I “should” be able to do, and while it may mean my progress is slower, I definitely am getting a lot better compared to my baseline. Slow and steady wins the race!
If you could even find something like a Facebook group for ladies in your demographic who are into lifting that could also help I’m sure! But that’s seriously awesome that you’re even willing to try and stick with something new when so many other people let that intimidate them!
