Afraid to work out.

[Red_Lauren.]

I have a few people that want to work out with me. Now I haven't been In a gym in nearly two years. I'm not worried about the locker room stuff. As I have always changed or showered at home. 

 

What these lovely ladies don't understand. Is I still have testosterone running through my blood. Even though it's hardly there. I'm worried about looking like she hulk, and that's not some thing I want. They don't understand what testosterone is capable of doing. Even if myevels are super low. Some where around a 6-8 year old boys. 

 

[Vidanjali]

Testosterone or not, one can tailor workouts to develop either lean muscle or bulk. For lean muscle development, higher reps with lighter weights is recommended, as well as body weight exercises plus cardio and stretching. Here's one article with some guidelines. I think it's great you're considering getting back to the gym - great for physical and mental health, and an opportunity to socialize with motivated, health-minded people. Good luck & have fun!

 

Don't get Bulky 6 Genius Tips to be Lean - IKAIKA Fitness

 

[Red_Lauren.]

On 7/20/2023 at 12:51 PM, Vidanjali said:

Testosterone or not, one can tailor workouts to develop either lean muscle or bulk. For lean muscle development, higher reps with lighter weights is recommended, as well as body weight exercises plus cardio and stretching. Here's one article with some guidelines. I think it's great you're considering getting back to the gym - great for physical and mental health, and an opportunity to socialize with motivated, health-minded people. Good luck & have fun!

 

Don't get Bulky 6 Genius Tips to be Lean - IKAIKA Fitness

 

I need to grt back to the gym. I hosntly kinda miss it. The only difference was before it was for muscle, and cardio. Before I stopped going I could jog like 3/4 miles. Don't think I could jog a mile today 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

I have similar worries.  Before COVID came along, I used to go with my sister every day to an all-female gym.  Very private and secure, contract-members-only (and it wasn't cheap), shirt-optional, and with a big pool.  I stopped going when it shut down because of the virus.  And once the virus was over, I found out that I'm not really a girl. 

 

I'd like to go back to a gym, but I don't want to work out around a bunch of guys.  And I don't think I'd be very welcome at my old gym anymore because of my androgynous appearance.  I'm still legally female and my anatomy is still mostly female, but the thought just makes me nervous.  I also found out that they've updated their rules, and trans women are not welcome.  So I'm guessing they probably wouldn't be very friendly to me anymore. 

 

It also makes me sad, because I'd kind of like to work out with my friend who's becoming like a second sister to me.   We can do a lot of the stuff here at home, but I especially miss the luxury items, the resistance machines, and our pond isn't as nice as the pool. 

[Red_Lauren.]

16 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

I have similar worries.  Before COVID came along, I used to go with my sister every day to an all-female gym.  Very private and secure, contract-members-only (and it wasn't cheap), shirt-optional, and with a big pool.  I stopped going when it shut down because of the virus.  And once the virus was over, I found out that I'm not really a girl. 

 

I'd like to go back to a gym, but I don't want to work out around a bunch of guys.  And I don't think I'd be very welcome at my old gym anymore because of my androgynous appearance.  I'm still legally female and my anatomy is still mostly female, but the thought just makes me nervous.  I also found out that they've updated their rules, and trans women are not welcome.  So I'm guessing they probably wouldn't be very friendly to me anymore. 

 

It also makes me sad, because I'd kind of like to work out with my friend who's becoming like a second sister to me.   We can do a lot of the stuff here at home, but I especially miss the luxury items, the resistance machines, and our pond isn't as nice as the pool. 

I have a treadmill, and usally can walk for a few hours. As long as I have music. I'm probably going to start doing that soon. 

[Heather Shay]

That's a good way to start back. Don't overdo it but do some exercise you enjoy and can do regularly and work up to what you need to do to feel better about yourself and if your goal is to go to the gym again, go when you are ready, not when you think "they" think you're ready. Remember to be good to You.

Hugs

Heather

[Red_Lauren.]

On 7/23/2023 at 2:49 PM, Heather Shay said:

That's a good way to start back. Don't overdo it but do some exercise you enjoy and can do regularly and work up to what you need to do to feel better about yourself and if your goal is to go to the gym again, go when you are ready, not when you think "they" think you're ready. Remember to be good to You.

Hugs

Heather

Yea just need to get better shoes though. Most of my tennis shoes are old, and worn out. That will be with thr next pay check. 

[Heather Shay]

Go for it. I'm proud of you.