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]]>Why Do We Need Shy Girl Workouts?
Exercising in public is scary! Many women report feeling anxiety and intimidation at the gym. So called ‘gym-timidation’ can hold women back from doing the activities they really want to, or even stop them from using the gym altogether. Shy Girl Workouts are designed to empower women to overcome gym anxiety.
(@brightlybalancedalex)What are Shy Girl Workouts?
Shy Girl Workouts are workout routines devised BY women, FOR women. They’re designed to help you gain enough confidence with cardio and strength basics to feel comfortable working out in the gym. They require very little or no equipment, can be completed in one small corner of the gym, and are simple enough to learn and remember.
What’s Next?
Once you feel confident enough to do Shy Girl Workouts in your chosen area of the gym, you can start to explore more of the machines and the weights area. Try to go at quieter times, acknowledge your right to be there and know that there is a whole movement of #ShyGirls working out alongside you!
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You won’t be able to go from zero to five days a week without burning out again. The best way to start is to do one or two short workouts a week and start adding more time each week. There was a reason you stopped going in the first place and you don’t want to go back to that place, especially if it was overtraining. You want to go back slowly and give your muscles a chance to recover after every workout.
Use Your Time Wisely
So many people go to the gym to say they have been to the gym, but don’t progress. If you want to make the most from your workouts, follow a plan that is designed for you and your goals. If you have time for two workouts per week, make them full body.
Warm Up
One of the main reasons people are put off from returning to exercise is the painful muscles after. If you have taken a long break, you will need to make sure to do a good 15-minute dynamic warm-up, with mobility exercises included. Don’t go into your first workout straight away—make sure that everything is warmed up before you start, and this will prevent the pain after.
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