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Hi fairly new to /fit/, I lurk every now and again but never really got into the /fit/ lifestyle. I have a few questions, if they are too retarded or if I should re-read "the fucking sticky" just let the thread die I guess.
I've always "worked out" at home, bought a couple of dumb-bells, a jumping rope and started doing a few exercises sporadically. Lately though, I've started to turn my life around in several ways, and now I want to join an actual gym and take my health seriously.
Thing is, I've never been in a gym before, and I don't really know any of the "do's and don'ts", the general etiquette and how I'm supposed to approach things.
Do you usually get pointers and suggestions by the gym staff if you're a beginner? Is that usually considered having a personal trainer that warrants some extra cost? Because I don't know where to start when faced with a fully equipped gym, hell I wouldn't even know what half the tools are for. I realize that the best way to find out is to go to a gym in person and ask, but I just want to know what your experiences have been first to get a general idea.
What I'm asking is general advice when joining a gym, what to do, what to expect and maybe some stories about your first gym experiences.
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>>41768764
OP, think of it as a public space like a library or a store. Just be polite and don't get in people's way. The trainers there will help you, but you should probably come with a routine in mind and watch a few videos on the correct form for whatever you're doing. If you're just using machines, they'll all have little stickers with instructions on them.
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Just be confident bro
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>>41768764
>I don't really know any of the "do's and don'ts", the general etiquette and how I'm supposed to approach things.
Watch brosciencelife
Do the opposite
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>>41768764
Most gyms (the the U.K) require you to do an induction. A staff member will take you around and show you how to not kill yourself using most of the machines. If you really have no clue, book a couple PT sessions and they'll show you what to do to achieve your goals.
Other than that, like the other anon said, treat it like a public space, be polite and respectful. Unless the gym is full of sted-heads most people in there are nice, everybody is trying to improve.
If youre still nervous, sit on a bike or go on a treadmill and just scope out what everybody does and learn that way.
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>>41768764
>Because I don't know where to start when faced with a fully equipped gym
Read the fucking sticky, then read this: http://whitmatthews.com/ss.pdf.
>Do you usually get pointers and suggestions by the gym staff if you're a beginner
95% of gym staff is garbage, a tiny minority know their shit. If you can find it nearby choose a powerlifting gym.
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