{"id":1794,"date":"2017-09-05T08:51:51","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T08:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsfitness.net\/promo\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2018-01-02T19:09:17","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T19:09:17","slug":"3-tips-no-gymtimidation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsfitness.net\/promo\/3-tips-no-gymtimidation\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Smart Ways to Get Past Gym-timidation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<h4>The idea of walking onto a gym floor where everyone seems to already be in super duper shape with buffed chests, anaconda sized arms and toned model bodies can definitely send a gym newbie\u00a0headed for the exit.<\/h4>\n<h4>You&#8217;re probably thinking what many fitness professionals have heard time again from prospective\u00a0clients and gym newbies: &#8216;I need to get in shape before I go to the gym&#8217;. Only thing is that It doesn&#8217;t work like that.<\/h4>\n<h4>Here&#8217;s a few tips to help you:<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>1. Hire a Personal Trainer at the gym<\/strong>. \u00a0 He or she will be able to show you how to use the gym equipment. \u00a0They can also familiarize you with your body&#8217;s basic anatomy and show different ways you can exercise to achieve the results you&#8217;re looking for.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>2. Take a Group Fitness Class. \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>They can be an excellent way to introduce yourself into the gym atmosphere and you get the added bonus of having an instructor lead by example.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>3. Take the Pressure Off Yourself. \u00a0<\/strong>Most people at the gym are too focused on what they are doing to really pay attention to you. \u00a0Without prematurely projecting your mindset onto others, if by chance the gym has a snooty environment, then find another gym. \u00a0You have options.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">or<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>4. Look for Workout Options outside the Gym. \u00a0<\/strong>Ok, so this here is taking you in a different direction but there&#8217;s more than one way to get in shape other than going to the gym. \u00a0Join an obstacle course event like Spartan Race, Tough Mudder or others. \u00a0Then there&#8217;s the fun and supportive experience of hint-hint, working out at a Boot Camp like the one held at GS Fitness Boot Camp. \u00a0And the workouts can accommodate all fitness levels.<\/h4>\n<h4>Intimidation Be Gone!<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-hr hr-style-4\"><hr \/><\/div>\n<h4>Freddy wanted to be fit and healthy but needed guidance on how to get started. \u00a0He took action and joined GS Fitness Boot Camp to get into great shape. \u00a0Check out his feedback....<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-plugin-new youtube\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:560px; height:auto; padding-top:0; padding-bottom:0; margin:0 auto;float:left; border: 0px solid #fff;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><div style=\"width:560px;height:0;  padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top:0;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RoV4uY4j9BM?wmode=opaque&showinfo=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;vq=&amp;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-hr hr-style-4\"><hr \/><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">1 Week Can Make a Difference!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 25px;\">Tone, Strengthen, Get Fit &amp; Healthy<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 .text {font-size:32px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;text-shadow:#ffff00 0px 1px 0px;}#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 .subtext {font-size:15px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;text-shadow:#ffff00 0px 1px 0px;}#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 {padding:30px 40px;border-color:#000000;border-width:0px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;background:#ffff00;background:-webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #ffff00), color-stop(100%, #ffa035));background:-webkit-linear-gradient(top, #ffff00 0%, #ffa035 100%);background:-moz-linear-gradient(top, #ffff00 0%, #ffa035 100%);background:-ms-linear-gradient(top, #ffff00 0%, #ffa035 100%);background:-o-linear-gradient(top, #ffff00 0%, #ffa035 100%);background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffff00 0%, #ffa035 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=#ffff00, endColorstr=#ffa035, GradientType=0);box-shadow:none;}#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 .gradient {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 .shine {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 .active {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}#btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3 .hover {-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;border-radius:6px;}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsfitness.net\/trialoffer\/\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"btn_1_bac1c89e33dbe2d50fd9b197a73ad8c3\" class=\"css-button style-1\"><span class=\"text\">1 Week Trial Offer: $39<\/span><span class=\"subtext\">Start My Transformation \u279c<\/span><span class=\"hover\"><\/span><span class=\"active\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fit and Confident.  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