The gym community is (usually) pretty nice. People know how hard and challenging turning your physique around can be, so they're happy to help anybody willing to do so.

Don't be afraid to ask advice from fellow gym members, some of them may be willing to help you out with proper form

i started 2 weeks ago, didn't know what to do the first time, really stressed. I asked a group of people how a type of machine works for squats and they told me to join them cauz they had just started their session. They demolished my legs but....now i'm part of them, i'm so blessed and it motivates me even more, and all i want every day it's to go back to the gym to learn more, improve and have a great time with them =)

my first time I went to a gym, I was so anxious and awkward, I decided to only workout after my evening shifts at work, at 1am, so that I can be alone in the 24h gym. It took me months to gain enough confidence to go mid day. It was absolutely for no reason though. You dont need to feel bad for anything. NO ONE cares about what you do or what you look like, and i mean that in the best possible way. And if you're not sure about something, almost everyone is super kind and helpful. I promise that the buff dude lifting 200kg is one of the most down to earth helpful dude in your gym :)

I always say to people don't overstay your first visits. Don't think that you have to do long 90 minute sessions when you first start. You can start small 30 min sessions because in the long term it is the consistency that matters. You can build up session length later as going to the gym becomes more consistent.

As a gym veteran my advices are: You will feel uncomfortable from going to the gym maximum 1 month after your first day but trust me later on you will love the fact that you didn't give up. Focus on proper form not on kgs on the machine or on the barbell. Proper form> more kgs. Before buying supplements focus on your nutritions. Very important stay hydrated! Your muscle cells are mostly glucose and water so eat healthy carbs like rice potatoes and drink as much water as possible my best advice is 35 ml per kg. The protein is very important too but be careful with the fats they are essential in a healthy meal if you don't overconsume them.

Now I still consider myself moderately new to the gym. I’ve been going for about 7 or 8 months now, but there’s nothing I like seeing more than beginners at the gym. It makes me so happy to know that people are taking their first steps towards gaining a new and healthier lifestyle. Most people feel the exact same way as I do. Yes there will always be some people that aren’t as nice but don’t let that discourage you. Everyone wants to see you in the gym just as much as you want to be in the gym!

If you coming to the gym please be consistent and keep going and make it a habit don’t make excuses also if you can go earlier it helps you avoid the crowd and allows you to do any type split set like ppl

I remember when I was a new member, I didnt know how to do a certain workout properly, I had to ask someone and I was embarrassed when I asking but they showed me and gave me some tips. I met alot of awesome people and it was motivating.

I started going to the gym at the start of this year and the only reason I did not go sooner was that I was scared of what people thought of me or if they were judging me. soon I saw that no one cared about what I was doing. if you are scared to because of this the feeling will go very quickly. I am now going every other day.

This video came perfectly on time. I'm currently a senior in high school and I'm taking weight training for my last semester. I've been doing home workouts since I was 14, but this is much different so I'd say I'm still a noobie. Thanks for the advice picturefit and wish me luck everyone 🤞🏾

Going to the gym the first time is like starting a new job. The first day you're just learning the layout and where everything is. I don't go in with the mindset that I'm gonna do a full workout. Anytime I've switched gyms I always do the same thing, the first time I walk in I go straight to the treadmill. This gives you time where can just look around and get a mental picture of the layout. Then I'll pick a piece of equipment that I'm familiar with and go to that so I can get a different view of the layout, then maybe I'll walk to the bathroom, then maybe to the dumbell rack, the whole time just building a picture in my mind of where all the equipment is. The purpose for me on the first day isn't to do a workout, but just to familiarize myself with the new place, then the next time I go I'll be able to have a better plan of what I'm going to do.

My first time going to the gym was amazing. I felt right at home a few minutes in but only because I trained with a friend and we both had trainers that showed us everything and honestly that was one of the best things ive done in my life

The consistency 🥶

Started working out during 2016 until now and I never had a bad experience to other gym bros, they are one of the most amazing/helpful people I know. Just remember have confidence and at the same time allow yourself to learn new things!!

Honestly this is a wonderful video. Well said mate. I've been going to the gym for years whenever I see someone new. It makes me happy to see them have the courage to start

Been in the gym for 13 years no smoking no drinking proud of myself

Love to see you posting more vids recently. Since the pandemic I got a whole home gym setup. Squat rack, bench, bar bell I can load up to 395 pounds. The one thing that going to the gym did was keep me less lazy about getting up early and do my 5am workouts. I’m just so lazy now that the convenience is there.

great video overall, adressed all the things I was worried about/learned during my first week in the gym.

Yo guys! First day today, I have been training at a little home gym for a couple of months now and am now feeling ready( in terms of exercise selection/ form) to go! Luckily a friend of mine is already a member and we’ll go together! Cheers

Thanks to this video I got motivated Today and went straight to the gym, it was my first day in GYM today, this video really helped me, i was very worried at first of people judging me but as you explained very well in the video nobody gives a shit (except the trainer ) about you they remain pretty much busy with themselves. so that really helped, and to all the people who really wants to go to gym just go every thing is gonna be fine

Today`s gonna be my first day , pretty nervous...but I feel a lot better after this video ,AND PLEASE, DONT STOP MOTIVATING US!💪

This video is just beautiful. The informations are useful and straightforward, and the animations are very cute. You talk with a calm and appreciable voice, and you are also reassuring everyone watching

The gym is a great place. I as a gym goer always smile when I see new people since it means they want to dedicate themselves to get physically better which is an awesome thing in my opinion and many other gym goers

Love the humor in this! Great advice, too.

I really appreciate your new upload man (mostly because I already watch majority of you're video) and i really like that now you add more visible shadow on your character it really add life to the character And happy new years 🎉

You actually hit a good amount of information at the end that a lot of people neglect. They thing you NEED to take protein powder and pre workout. They are just supplements. You can consume the right amount of protein just from your diet if you have an understanding of nutrition and know what your protein intake should be

Good video as always PictureFit! My #1 tip for beginners is to not be afraid of asking for help, or for someone to spot them! Some of the big guys with tattoos and such can be quite friendly, and they also started somewhere! ❤

Thanks for this! It’s my first day at the gym tomorrow. I’m lucky to have my older bro come with me for the first few weeks. Nervous but excited!

I joined a gym few days ago, the first day was pretty hard but as it progressed it got better because the people are so supportive and they all are very nice of course there are some as*holes but ignoring them is your best option. And do not feel intimidated because everyone is there and putting efforts to improve their life and feel free to ask a gym bro for help because that's actually how I made friends. Now I LOVE GOING TO THE GYM...WE GOOOO JIMMMM

This comment is to mark 1 month of my gym journey… Thanks to your video which helped me to deal with the anxiety and my second time attempt of going to the gym seems successful 🥺💪

Wow I'm really glad your back your videos are nourishing to my brain cells

Love the animations!!! Been watching your videos to help me in my fitness journey!😊

had my first gym day today. im mad how accurate you were. wish i saw this video first.

This video just motivated me to go to the gym for the first time at age 24. Loved it, will do it again. Thanks!

Just joined a gym today! First day will be tomorrow. Thank you for this helpful video! I cannot wait!

People are so helpful and non judgmental. I’ve been for four months now. I’m so proud of myself. I feel more energetic.

I remember being a child joining my mother going to the gym and being so intimidated by all the machines and the big weights and if I had to be honest the hardcore grammas and grandpas. After a year later of training in the basement quite literally I visited again. I was nervous as hell but eventually it just got easier of course it never went away fully. And even after getting comfortable it was super intimidating going to a new gym. No matter how much progress or familiar I got with weights and some Machine it was always hard going into a new gym even if I now have worked out for at least 2 years. I’m no senior in the gym but I liked the friendly community and the most fit people in the gym in my experience was always so nice and respectful

I went to the same gym for 3 years. The only time I was judged was after I got results. No one knew I existed until I was 170 pounds leaner and warming up with more than bodyweight exercises. Then I left due to my gym being overly crowded lounge area. With my new found confidence I financed a home gym where I repeated my routine that worked for me without a membership to pay or travel to commit too.

good timing, gonna go to the gym next week since I want to make my progress more consistent. My goal is to improve my strength to be able to progress a sport such as parkour or martial arts tricking, I'm not here for health and looks necessarily. 2 years ago I've been to the gym for 2 months, I wish I would've started doing parkour around that time since I had a lot of strength. My biggest challenge rn is finding a workout program, I need to prioritize lower body more than anything, since tricking is a lower-body dominant sport and in parkour, I'll need to take on impact more than climb on stuff. I still need upper body strength tho. I am also slightly scared on figuring out how to use the barbell for squats or deadlifts, since when I was at the gym, I only did machine stuff, dumbbell stuff and the barbell bench press and that's it.

Today was actually my first day at the gym, I walked in thinking people would laugh at me because of how young I am going to the gym but to my surprise, no one cared! Everyone just minded their business and their workout and you were totally right that everyone is to worried about their own booties to judge me.

I have been watching Jeff Nippard, shredded sports science, and other fitness channels for quite some time. I have been going to the gym for about a year and a half and I still look like a fool sometimes. It just happens. You shouldn’t let yourself be bothered by the idiots that will judge you.

*as an advanced lifter i wud advice beginner to start with the bench ,squat, and deadlift. and practice doing them in excellent form. weight does not matter. form and execution matters more. the weight will come just be patient. its a marathon not a sprint. stay consistent and work hard.*

It’s crazy this was in my recommended, cuz I just went to the gym for the first time a couple days ago 🤭 & yup, based on my experience everything this guy says hits the nail on the head 😆 Also, maybe grab a buddy to show u the ropes the first time or 2 cuz I wouldn’t have known how to safely use equipment or get the best out of the workout without my mom there 😗

I just started yesterday, in my gym there is only single girl (thats me) and i was feeling all sorta things you mentioned in video...thank you soo much for the assurity it made me feel a lil relaxed and motivated.

Tomorrow's gonna be my first day, I finally feel confident enough to go to the gym. I've been fighting social anxiety for quite a long time now and I'm proud with what I've achieved so far, I'm nervous but positive it'll be great.

Can you do a video on plant based diets, for muscle growth, and also for athletic performance? I like your no bias views and use of multiple sources. It would be very interesting to see :) love the vids

I started on June 14th 2022 and i stayed in the cardio area for almost a month. I was extremely intimidated and i had no confidence. But after a while i started doing 30 minutes of weightlifting and 30 minutes of cardio. The problem was that i was limiting my time in certain areas. I went through different techniques and time arrangements until i found the best one for me. Don't worry about the time you're spending at the gym unless you're resting for an unnecessary amount of time between sets. I spend an average of 2 hours in the gym now, all of that is weightlifting but i do my cardio at home, that being walking and swimming. If you are new to going to the gym, just know that you will want to quit, but it requires lots of dedication and discipline to keep going. Remember why you started and keep that in mind.

thank you. i needed this

Wow thanks man for your advices 👍🏻❤️

I so far love the gym community really much. Only people that have started speaking to me or look at me were trying to improve my training by telling me how to do my workout better

When to the gym for the first time before I even saw this video. I went in with screenshots from some KZfaq video with a all body workout plan. I originally planned on warming up on the treadmill then jumping into the workout. I hear this is a generally a good idea and you should always do some light walking for a few minutes. Unfortunately my worst nightmare happened. When I was walking into the gym I was followed by two kids who went to my local high school and were the same age as me (17). 99% of the people in the gym won’t judge you, I went into it knowing this. But I also went into it knowing how kids my age think. I ended up getting nervous and put myself into a run/Jog for two and a half miles, much much more then I intended. Once I kinda pushed myself past that I put on my brave boy pants and entered the weight side of the gym, the same direction the two kids went in. This was my first time seeing the gym so I walked around a bit learning what the place looked like. I looked at the workout and started. Boy I must of looked clueless… and not one person cared enough to notice. When I started walking towards a empty smith machine the biggest guy I’ve ever seen approached me and APOLOGIZED, to ME as he said he was just using it and hadn’t had the opportunity to wipe it yet. I said no big deal and made some small talk while he cleaned it. I mentioned how it was my first time and he said congratulations and if I needed any help to call him over. I knew I would need it as the smith machine had intimidated me. I had no clue what form or weights I should put on and understood this was a perfect opportunity. He coached me through what to do for the first time and it showed me how genuinely nice he was. I’ve gone back a few times since and while I might notice co-workers or the occasional classmate I don’t let it bug me. I mind to myself and do what I came to do. Definitely haven’t been going enough to see progress but I’m glad I took this first step. I told you my story so that you won’t break down the second something akward pops up. Every video I ever watch tells me nobody is there to judge. I am here to tell you that they are mostly right. But when it does happen that you know you are being watched, to relax. It will all work out and you will feel better about yourself after.

Awesome vid Picturefit! I remember the first time I entered the gym I was scared to shlt tripped on so many things lol, love your content and love your voice!

Another tip, is to always clean the sweat after a workout and carry a towel with you if you tend to sweat a lot during your routine. No one wants to see your mark on a bench

Thank you all this help I not have much confidence so thank you again

Lool makes the perfect video for the new year. He knows he’s going to get views 😂

I literally came home from the gym. First time going to the gym after 2 years lol. Feeling a bit sick.

I'll be starting tomorrow with friends. I'm a little bit nervous because it'll be my first but my friends said they'll help me. Hoping the people in the gym are nice.

Bro has the best V-Taper

One thing that I think the video missed is to remind people that the gym is not only for the looks. I first started the gym to have a healthier life and fix my knee. 1y later and I'm still going on strong, went for a healthy lifestyle and stayed for all the benefits it brought me (trust me, the mindset changes not only your body but your life as a whole, for the better). If you're a beginner, keep it up! The best step is always the one that gets you out of the couch

Damn....i remember throwing up a lot the first month or so...........took some time for the body to get used to the training.........thanks for the trip down memory lane

Just got back from my first day at the gym, it was amazing

You Don't Need To Be Scared or Embarrassed Because I Bet The People are Gonna Respect you For Deciding To Grind

when first starting its always good to get a gym bro it do be great motivation

I've been to a public gym a grand total of 1 time, it wasn't all that bad. Got a full rack & weights at home now though, and I couldn't imagine going back to a gym (unless at a hotel on an extended vacation).

My first experience was in weight training, really just messing around, then slowly in the semester I start going everyday, not just every A day for class, this eventually got me into powerlifting and Have yet to take a massive break from it besides deloads. When I take a deload now it sucks because all I wanna do is crank out some heavy deadlift singles.

I just started going yesterday from this post and felt very uncomfortable but managed to work myself to exhaustion which felt amazing, I cannot wait for the weeks to go bye as I go there more

The thing is, when it come to fitness don’t be scared to ask for help or questions. Because everybody in the fitness world knows every about everything in the fitness world

thanks for this it really helps

I’ve been working out for about one and a half years now and I were so uncomfortable working out without a friend in the beginning that it took me about 5-6 months to workout by my self, I always had to have my gymbro with me and now, about a year later, I almost feel more focused and and motivated working out by myself

Wholesome take. Thanks again for good content!

Thanks for the Video! Will have my first day tomorrow and this really helps ✌

I’m on my second month of the gym in planet fitness. Im also eating much healthier! Went from 160 LBS to 156. Perfect gym for a beginner and i hope to upgrade my gym eventually to something more. 😈

My number 1 best advice for someone going to the gym who is afraid, go in the morning. In the morning is when all the older people are there, and the people who take the gym seriously. If you go after work at 5 to 8pm is when you'll see the "bros" the instagram girls, etc and for those few hours it's a madhouse. Also if you see an adult who is clearly an advanced lifter, don't look at them and be intimidated. Odds are they are the nicest guy in the gym and would help you with any questions you have.

I've been going to the gym for about 2,5 years now but I love this video

i went to the gym for the first time and alot of people from my school go there (its a small town aswell) so i was soooooo nervous my legs were shaking when i was walking to the door but as soon as i finsihsed my work out i felt so good and i went back the next day less nervous but still nervous but im a lot less nervous all i do is just follow my routine don't look at anyone and get out.

As someone who survived their first January in the gym it honestly makes me laugh when I think back to a month ago when I was too embarrassed to touch even a machine. Your experience might not be the same or have been the same but it was only the first few times I went that it felt scary but by at least the fifth time there i was doing everything even the free weights without being nervous

Yesterday was my first day and hell no I was really nervous and really lost but thanks to this crazy guy that was all bulk and stuff help me out and gave me tips and examples on how to use almost each machine In the end I apologized for kinda wasting his time but he didn't care, he was glad that he could help out someone new and have an extra "break day" for himself Also only criticism he made about me was what I told him about myself "Started exercising, jogging for 2 months to lose some weight and ended up loosing going from 218 to 195 so I thought might as well test out the gym" " How many days a week? " " 5 days for 45 mins with 3 sets of 20 of sit ups, push ups, and jumping jacks" "Ok never do that to yourself, you might hurt yourself instead of helping yourself"

For the first couple months i was going gym only with one of my friends, and after i gained confidence i started going by myself

I didnt think about my shorts ripping before, so thanks for that thought

Yes!! I just saw Hamilton at the theater today! Great idea!

i was scared to look like an idiot, so i just did the excercises that were easy. just recently i started to chat a bit with the people there (just a few words, i dont want to annoy them) and most of them are just nice and happy to help. its basically all in your head.

Gym reopens for the new year tomorrow, time for gains!

The gym are filled with understanding and nice people! Yet there may be some rare encounters of bad vibes. But believe me that you guys are going to be okay! The biggest step to overcome is the first day going! Once you accomplish that, everything else will fall in place 🙏🏽 if you want to get more familiar with the equipment, then do what i did on my first few weeks! (Go after 11 PM OR 12 AM) where there’s BARLEY anyone at the gym and you have so much to mess around with! It’s a great experience and it will help your mind! Don’t think about what others might be thinking of you because 9/10 people are more worried about themselves and that 1 from the 10 is finding you attractive and checking you out lmao also don’t be afraid to ask for tips! Especially from bigger people! They are the best and believe it or not they are more than willing to help! Go in there with confidence and focus on YOU queens and kings! 🙏🏽💪🏽 make those gains!

i remember walking in the gym for the first time on September 17 2021 yeah i was vary scared and concerned about what people thought but after 1 month i got over it now i walk in the gym and i imagine they have seen me for almost 4-5 months now they know me and everything’s normal

Great timing

A Planet Fitness is opening in my town soon and it's right by the GameXChange and the mexican restaurant and thing is that its less than a mile away so I can take a 17 minute walk, my guess is that it will be open in a couple months and when it opens I'm getting the black card membership and imma go almost every day

Not new to the gym but this was entertaining to watch👍

i got my membership today :D will go later tonight at like 2 am, bc i wanna memorize the layout and understand stuff w/o having to wait for other ppl

Make sure to always do your curls in the squat rack.

Most people who have been lifting for some time are the nicest people I ever met. They will always be happy to help you out so don't be afraid to ask the biggest dude in the gym.

People at the gym are generally rly friendly and helpful,

This is a nice vid thank you

I remember my first time going to the gym, i accadenly used a 22.5 and a 25 for bicep curls 😂

Love this!

The gym giants are the nicest people!!

My best advice to beginners is to check a few videos on youtube to learn the basic patterns for diffrent exercises. That way you can go to the gym looking like you know what you are doing which will make things feel better!

I'm letting the ads play for you. I'm still so happy you are back!

Great video as always picture fit :)

I was not thinking of my shorts ripping down the middle till you put that in my head!!! 😭😭😭