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As someone who recently started going to the gym regularly, I know that it can be daunting, especially for those grappling with gym anxiety. However, with the right techniques, you can build confidence and make your workouts enjoyable. Here are some tips and tricks that have helped me overcome gym anxiety and create a positive fitness experience:

Tips for Overcoming Gym Anxiety

Choose the Right Time:

Go during non-peak hours to ease into your gym routine. Late evenings tend to be busy, so consider going in the morning when the atmosphere is quieter. 

Bring a Workout Buddy:

Workouts are more enjoyable with a friend. Bring someone you trust, whether they’re familiar with the gym or not. A workout partner can distract you from anxiety and turn your exercise routine into a fun experience.

Try Group Classes:

Lots of gyms offer a variety of classes such as yoga, cycling, Pilates, and CrossFit. Joining a class can be a great way to incorporate exercise into your routine without the pressure of creating your own workout plan.  

Use Headphones:

While working out, turn on your favorite music or tune in to a podcast. Being fully engaged in whatever you’re listening to helps eliminate any sense of self-consciousness and distractions.  

The next time you go to the gym, try these tips!  

Ushma Pathak is a new writer at Her Campus at NC State. She is excited to be writing new intriguing and cheerful content for her chapter. This is her first year on Her Campus and she is eager to start! Other than being a writer, Ushma is a first-year Graphic Design and Experience major and film studies minor! Ushma is very passionate about sustainable fashion and spent the summer sewing and up-cycling clothes! Ushma greatly enjoys traveling and experiencing new places and people. This summer Ushma traveled to Greece, Switzerland, Sweden, and Denmark! After graduation, she hopes to land a career in the film industry. Ushma is very passionate about visual effects, video editing, and CGI. Ushma was born and raised in Cary, NC, with her older sister. She spends most her free time, watching movies, listening to music, reading psychological thrillers, hanging out with friends, and traveling. Ushma's favorite TV shows currently are Normal People, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, and Bridgerton.