After more than 28 years, I’ve finally found the strength to go to a gym.
Yes, I’m already 28 years old but it was the first time that I stepped into a gym and actually try the equipments that a gym offers. The decision was actually barely voluntary. Yes, a part of me wants to go to a gym but I sometimes end up thinking that it is such an expensive exercise. You pay for the gym membership, you buy the necessary gym attire, and you also spend for the transportation and other expenses. I firmly believed that exercising at home, on my own would do. But the unexpected happened.
My older sister and her officemates were trying out this new gym in town. The officemates finally decided to avail of the one year contract with the gym. And my sister was tagged along. However, when she arrived home, she found it opportune to talk me into getting the package telling me she can’t keep up with the one year contract. And because she is already tied to the contract, she needs me to get it off her. So I ended up getting it.
My first gym session brought about mixed emotions. I was afraid but I was more ashamed because I really don’t know how to use any of the gym equipment. And I know that I easily forget instructions so I am aware I will not be able to get it to work the first time. Surely, I was right. I mistook the 30 minutes walking in the treadmill to be equivalent to one round of walking. Downright stupid! So the gym instructor assigned to me was surprised when I said I already finished doing the treadmill. I realized I did not know how to look at the time in the treadmill. Very ignorant! But well, it was my first time. And so I ended up doing it all over again.
The good thing in being in a gym is that you have people to look after you. They will assist you on what to do and how to do it well. The first session may have been funny and shameful for me but I found it beneficial to finally find myself in a gym. So all you women out there, especially those who have not tried going to a gym, don’t be afraid to do so. let us remember that there will always be a first time. So, if it will be your first time to go to a gym, do so. Afterwards, it won’t be your first time anymore : ).
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