Fitting in at the gym

As I write this, I'm literally sitting in a big comfy chair (using my laptop) at the big fancy gym I attend in my hometown. I just finished training by the way......not only here to write. Nonetheless, I'm looking through the gigantic window which separates myself from about 100 cardio machines and I can see about every type of person there is.

The men and women I see range in age from about 16 to 70 years old. I see Caucasians, African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and more. Some of the tushies I see are hard and small, and some are larger and looser. It's AWESOME!

Opposed to decades before where only the uber-fit worked out, now everyone does and everyone fits in. I even see two wheelchairs rolling around the workout floor as well (which I usually do). Wow! So if you're one of the folks who think you 'have to lose weight' before you can go to the gym... change your mind. You heard me. Change your mind!

Gyms are there to help you get in shape and improve your fitness level. You don't already have to be super fit or super skinny to go. My view from this comfy chair is a testament to that fact. As a fitness trainer I could well up with tears looking at the amazing variety of folks who truly care about their health and are willing to do something about it. Maybe I should run out and give them all a hug? Probably not. But you get my drift. Give it a go. They'll be plenty of people like you and plenty of people different than you at the gym. Maybe you can learn from the ones who have been going a long time. Maybe you'll inspire someone else.