39 min
Ep45 - "Gymtimidation" Is Real... Research, Stories, & Tips The Purpose Project Podcast
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You may be wondering, Emily... What the heck is "gymtimidation?" Well, let's talk about it! In today's episode, I go over the term "gymtimidation," which can be defined as the fear of working out in front of others, the intimidation felt in a gym, the fear of being judged due to fitness capability... the list goes on and on and on. I talk through my experiences with "gymtimidation" and some research and studies done about people's gym fears. Whether it's in the gym, a fitness class, fitness group, or community, the fear that may come up when being placed in a new fitness scenario is REAL. This episode is here to remind you all that EVERYONE GOES THROUGH IT (no matter their experience, fitness level, age, or gender)! I hope this episode reminds you all of just that. Fitness is personal!
"Many of us, fat and thin, have grown up feeling as if we don’t fit in at the gym. The friendliest grandmother ever could nail down some old bikes to a church hall floor, call it Basic Spin and loads of people would still find it intimidating. But we do belong. If we can buy the ticket, find the time, get through the door, we deserve to be there as much as the next person."
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Fox News Article: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/gymtimidation-prevents-a-percentage-of-americans-from-exercising-more-often-study-claims
The Guardian Article Quoted: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jan/09/what-if-dont-fit-in-gym
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The Purpose Project Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposeprojectpod/
Other Resources: https://linktr.ee/thepurposeproject
You may be wondering, Emily... What the heck is "gymtimidation?" Well, let's talk about it! In today's episode, I go over the term "gymtimidation," which can be defined as the fear of working out in front of others, the intimidation felt in a gym, the fear of being judged due to fitness capability... the list goes on and on and on. I talk through my experiences with "gymtimidation" and some research and studies done about people's gym fears. Whether it's in the gym, a fitness class, fitness group, or community, the fear that may come up when being placed in a new fitness scenario is REAL. This episode is here to remind you all that EVERYONE GOES THROUGH IT (no matter their experience, fitness level, age, or gender)! I hope this episode reminds you all of just that. Fitness is personal!
"Many of us, fat and thin, have grown up feeling as if we don’t fit in at the gym. The friendliest grandmother ever could nail down some old bikes to a church hall floor, call it Basic Spin and loads of people would still find it intimidating. But we do belong. If we can buy the ticket, find the time, get through the door, we deserve to be there as much as the next person."
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Fox News Article: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/gymtimidation-prevents-a-percentage-of-americans-from-exercising-more-often-study-claims
The Guardian Article Quoted: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jan/09/what-if-dont-fit-in-gym
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The Purpose Project Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposeprojectpod/
Other Resources: https://linktr.ee/thepurposeproject
39 min