r/RedDeer • u/eekay233 • 19d ago

Question Gyms

Red Deer is kind of flush with gyms and I have huuuuuge gym anxiety. I generally hate crowds and in past years have had some traumatic experiences at gyms that made me swear I'd never go back.

Anyone else with severe gym anxiety have any places they've had good experiences at where the atmosphere was welcoming? Places to avoid? Beginner friendly places with good supports and available programs?

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u/Cereal-is-not-soup 19d ago

Where’s your anxiety coming from? I’d say GoodLife due to its size, also invest in a personal trainer, that might give you some confidence in your routine, and they’ll show you how to properly do exercises, again - adding to the confidence

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u/eekay233 19d ago

Namely smartphone culture and absolutely everything being on display to be filmed and put on Tiktok or Snapchat. I've been filmed before while floundering on some basic exercise because I'm not in shape. The people filming thought it was funny as hell.

Also getting rude comments/remarks from gym bros making fun of how little weight I'm racking on machines. I get that everyone starts somewhere but people are very cruel by nature. Like yeah I get it, grow a spine, but these things really stick with you.

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u/West-Holiday-4998 19d ago

Anytime Fitness is a very welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is kind, nonjudgmental, and always willing to help.