Try something new

Campbell suggests looking at a new exercise regime as an experiment. Try to find something you actively enjoy – even if that means trying a few different types of exercise.

“Remember it’s completely natural to feel wary when embarking on anything new, and completely OK to experiment with different activities until you find one that suits you.”

Focus on what you want to get out of exercise

We’ve said this time and time again, but the vast majority of people couldn’t give a damn about what you look like or how you exercise. At the gym, people are focused on what they’re doing, and out on the streets, most people are glued to their phones.

Rather than worrying about what some random stranger thinks about you, concentrate on what you want to get out of the exercise you’ve chosen.

“Focus on what you want to get out of the activity and how you will feel when you’ve tried it, rather than the initial nervousness (and also know the nervousness is completely natural with anything new). It’s likely you’ll have fun, make friends, feel fitter and end with a wonderful sense of achievement. Whereas if you don’t try the activity, you could end up staying at home and reinforcing your own self-doubt.”

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