Heading back to the gym or going for the first time can be intimidating. It seems everyone there knows exactly what they are doing! The fact is everyone has had his or her first time walking into a gym, and first time using a new piece of equipment. This fact is as important to remember as the fact that no one is looking at you. Really. Everyone is so wrapped up in his or her own workout or music that they have little interesting in whether you are walking or running on the treadmill, or how many pounds you are able to lift.

Remind yourself of these fasts and brush up on your gym etiquette so you feel confident you will completely your workout gaffe-free. Just as important as what you are doing in the gym, is choosing the right gym; finding a gym that fits your lifestyle, goals and budget is crucial to getting in shape. If you make a hasty decision about your gym you could end up throwing away hundreds of dollars because you’re stuck paying monthly payments and not using the services.

Gyms are a great place to work out, release stress and meet like-minded people, don’t let fear keep you from joining.