Group fitness classes can feel intimidating at first. Normally there's a group of regulars that instinctively knows what to do, which can leave you feeling self-conscious.
Even people who know their way around a gym can feel the same. "The first time entering a new space can be daunting and it still happens to me now," says Joe Williams, studio manager at F45 and FS8 Oxford Circus in London, UK. "Every time I go to a new class, I’m always a little nervous and conscious that everyone is thinking about 'the new guy', but I remind myself that we were all beginners once. Most likely, everyone is far too concerned about themselves and the upcoming workout."
