i have been working with a trainer for the past few weeks. she finally gave me a workout routine to do on the days that we dont meet (one day is lower body, one day is upper body with cardio and abs both days). but.... im totally intimidated at the gym. my gym (a golds) has the main floor where most of the machines are (by the free weights where all of the dudes hang out and pump iron). im terrified to go down there and use the machines. im not sure if im afraid that someone will judge my weight and lack of fitness or tell me that im doing something wrong. yesterday i went in with full intentions to use the machines and get it done, but i ended up leaving after doing my cardio (which is upstairs away from the main floor).
WTH???
Re: anxiety at the gym?
If someone seems not especially fit, the only thing that runs through my head is: good for them! (or, "it's going to be so cool for them when they start improving/getting faster/stronger/etc.") As others have said, everyone starts somewhere!
And if you're working with a trainer, chances are you've got the form down better than you think. I do get that thought sometimes like "what if someone comes and tells me I'm doing it wrong." But that's never happened (other than DH telling me to keep my butt down during a plank). And if it did, that's kind of a nice thing! Like someone is trying to help you out - I don't think it would ever be done in a mean-spirited way.