How do you deal with embarassment when excersicing

[whiteluz]

I'm not talking about when you lift weights or so, I mean for example when you are doing stretching excersices or anything that can look odd in places outside the gym.

I live with 7 other people in my house, and well I really feel embarassed if they see me doing my stretch warm up excersices before doing something heavy, it's just uncomfortable.

[madbrony]

i know how you feel. Normaly i dont strech much before or after Workout because if you warm up good it should be enough pre-work, and after workout i do not strech because it only Irritating the muscles even more. I stretch on days when i do not workout when the muscle isnt irritated from the workout anymore, but i only lift weights oder do some cardio i dont know what you do.

But back to your question. At first I was uncomfortable to do my workout when everyone can watch me but just did it and gain experience and get more self-confidence in what i do. There is only one way to deal with your problem, just do it and after some time you dont give a buck who could watch you.

[DarthAvarous]

I've known others who would never work out in front of others. My advice is to keep on doing what you're doing. It doesn't matter what others think of you. Only one person's opinion matters at the end of the day: Yours.

Health is contagious. Maybe they'll join you someday.

[runforever101]

You're a brony! If your out of the closet and have dealt with trolls just think of strong you are! ;D

[animagic4u]

Just go for it! ^^
You won't feel awkward when they're looking at how great you look.

[Commander Hurricane]

Nov 4, 2012 15:10:08 GMT -5 whiteluz said:

I'm not talking about when you lift weights or so, I mean for example when you are doing stretching excersices or anything that can look odd in places outside the gym.

I live with 7 other people in my house, and well I really feel embarassed if they see me doing my stretch warm up excersices before doing something heavy, it's just uncomfortable.

This reminds me of a quote by Marianne Williamson, "There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." I used to feel very awkward while exercising, especially in public. I would go to the track and hope no one is there because I would feel like they would watch me work out and think I was a try-hard or gossip, etc.

But after awhile I kept asking myself, "Why do I care what they think." and they answer always came back "I don't." That's a brony attitude. We do what we want, and we don't give a flying feather if you don't like it!

Keep thinking to yourself that your are creating a better you! Don't let others pull you down, it's your workout, don't let others ruin it for you. Marianne Williamson's quote ends with this, "And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

[xxspartan752xx]

I recently went to Palm Springs, CA over the Summer. People there were so open and ok with each other. You could walk into a Yoga class, sit down next to your Boss and do some 'Extended Puppy Pose'. Being from the South, people are very rude and close-minded. But after seeing and taking a Yoga class over there, I've come to realize that people are just people, and that I have my own life which I need to take care of and worry about. Guess what I'm trying to say is, don't worry about them, they have their lives, and you have yours. Don't let anything hold you back on your goals!

[shenanigans]

I would like to say that stretching is still important to do so you don't hurt yourself (Says the guy who injured himself yesterday trying to throw aerials without stretching).
I will admit, I have a habit of trying to move where I am not around others when I practice indoors, but a lot of that is so I don't hit them when I am practicing back handsprings or whatever I am doing.
If I am outside, though, it just becomes something where you don't have to worry about it. People will see you, but what they see is someone working to get better. It becomes something they respect.
One solution to your problem is to bring them into your court. Invite them to join you. I, mean, why not? Its good for you, its good for them. You get to hang out and get to know each other. Sounds like a sweet deal. If they decline its their loss, but they know you are dedicated to the cause.

[Apple Bloom]

Stretching is akward. Nothin else to it. Keep it up brother! They'll all be eying you jelously soon enough

[rainbowshy]

I do all my stretching at the gym because no one knows me there - they might see me every day but they have no idea who I am so what do I care what they think. I feel more comfortable around people I don't know than those I do - that's why I don't join my work friends when they exercise or do Zumba with my church friends. I feel much more comfortable doing stuff on my own.

[nydearb]

Just do it! Don't care about what other people think, in the end they'll see who can touch their toes, or even kiss their knee, you.

[whiteluz]

Thank you Everypony for all the words, it's really appreciated, I definately think i'll follow everyone's advice and just do my best to not care about other people opinions on how I look when excersicing... easier said than done though but I will definately keep trying until I really don't care

[skai]

Ask the Nike quote goes, just do it. I've been in your position many times, and after doing it for so long now, it's natural. And this is coming from a brony that used to be overweight by a bit when he started. You'll be surprised at how much of a fuss you're making over being self-conscious about that.

Stretches are normal to see. And it's better to feel embarrassed stretching than not stretching at all and causing yourself an injury.

[hat]

I follow a general rule. What other people think has absolutely zero significance unless their thoughts are likely to manifest into a physical response. This essentially means that you should only change venue if you think others are going to put up actual opposition and the cost/benefit doesn't weigh in your favour. But if all they have are thoughts (or really what you perceive them to be having since you probably can't mind-read) then they are no hindrance to your objective which is to exercise.

[dawnbreeze]

Every time I feel embarrassed I think about this spider I found in my bed one time (I HATE SPIDERS with all my being) and that usually gets my mind off it, because I think about what if the spider is still in my room or is living as my hair, and other general idiocy like that. I'd be more embarrassed if someone read my mind while stretching.