Nervous About Starting the Gym in 2026? My Story + 3 Tips for Beginners

Feeling nervous about starting the gym? You’re not alone. In this video, I share my personal gym journey — from feeling awkward and unsure to slowly building confidence and seeing progress over time. I sit down and honestly talk about my struggles, mindset shifts, and what it really looked like for me along the way.

At minute 9, I share 3 practical tips for anyone starting the gym — things I wish I knew before I began that can make your first weeks easier and less intimidating.

💪 Whether you’re a total beginner, coming back after a break, or just nervous about walking through the gym doors, this video is for you.

What you’ll get in this video:

My personal gym story and honest experiences

Transformation clips and overlays showing progress over time

3 beginner-friendly tips to help you get started with confidence

If this resonates with you, hit like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear what scares you about starting the gym, and I’ll respond!

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction / Acknowledging beginner nerves
1:00 – My mindset before starting the gym
3:00 – First gym experiences: reality vs expectation
5:00 – Transformation and progress over time
9:00 – 3 tips for starting the gym
11:30 – Closing thoughts & encouragement