Do you like to exercise in front of other people?

Romania
February 19, 2008 10:57am CST
I'm not very comfortable exercising in front of people. Jogging is okay. But aerobics, tae bo or pilates? I just can't, because I look foolish. I'm so uncoordinated! What about you?
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@o2bfree (225)
• United States
19 Feb 08
As long as others are exercising too and not just spectating then I am completely fine with it. They are not paying as much attention to you as you would think. Love yourself, uncoordination and all! Best Wishes
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@Hatley (163773)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Feb 08
hi you do have a point. Most people are concentrating on their own moves so maybe if I tell myself I am okay. I am unique. I love myself I could go to a gym and not feel out of place.
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• United States
22 Feb 08
I will go hiking with others. Besides that though, I'd rather exercise alone or maybe with someone who was just as uncoordinated as me. I guess this is why I don't care for gyms.
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• India
20 Feb 08
Hi blademaiden, I am sorry because I have to call it silly.You are exercising for yourself, let it be jogging,aerobics or pilates and remember looking foolish and uncoordinated are your feelings. Even if somebody expresses, you should ignore because you need not please them.Do it in front of other people and let your feelings go - one day you will be alright. Good Luck.
@megumiart (3771)
• United States
21 Feb 08
I hate exercising in front of people. I need privacy. xD
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• China
20 Feb 08
Sorry to tell you that I can't agree with you.Because doing exercise is not a shame thing, I feel good with doing good to health .
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
20 Feb 08
I do yoga at home but somehow I feel uncomfortable if anybody else is there,I am unable to concentrate on my asanas(yogic exercises)..if I need to learn any new asana then I do with other people under one roof who are all in the process of learning.
@angelface23 (2494)
• United States
19 Feb 08
i feel you girl! I just started exercising and we have comcast ondemand so there is a section from exercise tv that I use to workout with. Our tv is in the living room in front of a huge window so there's either someone else in the room or I am worried about people seeing me from outside. If there are dance like moves then I won't do it. It's kind of sad cause I feel like I am missing out but I am just too self conscious!!
@whywiki (6066)
• Canada
19 Feb 08
I only exercise alone or with hubby. I am too ashamed of how I have let myself go.
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@gemini_rose (16264)
19 Feb 08
I cannot exercise in front of people, not even my husband, I am just so self conscious about myself and have absolutely no confidence at all. I have to exercise totally on my own.
@Foxfire1875 (2010)
21 Feb 08
I used to be like that I felt so self conscious but as I got older, it doesn't bother me as much. Now mirrors I hate, I do yoga and altho it's good to check your position, it's very much a quick glance just to see that a leg or arm is straight.
@Hatley (163773)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Feb 08
I am with you. I am uncordinated and overweight and cannot possbily compete with all the slim women at these gyms. I want to exercise but by myself so no one can laugh at my attempts but myself. Glad to know someone else feels the same way.