I am a little nervous I have never really been in an exercise class. I really don't like exercising much but I know I need to. I joined the Y and I have been exercising on my own by walking on the treadmill and swimming. I don't feel like I am doing enough. What should I do to be ready for my class? Do I need anything special? No equipment is required. Should I buy workout clothes? How do I fit in? Maybe I should take geriatic chair exercise instead of the ripped exercise I signed up for I am NERVOUS!

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by Bronco0605

You probably have a t-shirt. That will work. Go to Target or Lane Bryant and buy a pair of yoga pants or capris. Make sure your shoes and bra are supportive. It may seem silly to say, but you will feel better if you have specific clothes for your workout (although there's no need to go crazy with this.)

No need to fit in. If you go in with an open mind and attitude, you will find people who are willing to help. January is a tough time at the gym but you have been going and you are going to try something new.

Good luck! About 90% of this is showing up, over and over.

The bra is a good idea I only have one that fits right now. My band size has decreased by 5-6 inches since my weightloss began. My sister advised me to get really good sports bra. I have some jogging type pants I think will work for now but they are getting too big. Maybe I will check out the thrift for something else.

The bra is the most important thing for me. I started CrossFit in August. I had old yoga pants and exercise capris, and plenty of tshirts, but I wouldn't have made it through much without a good bra. One of the best parts about having the surgery is that I had to replace the pants last week: XXL to L! Yay!

My observation with swimming (since I took that up again recently) is that I had to think through everything I would need and make sure I had it ready to go, all the time. That meant for me that I needed to purchase some new stuff, and every time I got to the pool and noticed something that I'd be more comfortable "if I just had it" I got it. Everything from a new suit to ear plugs. To extra goggles when the first pair leaked. A lap counter. Now that bag is packed and ready and my excuses are gone.

Well, except for today. It's -10 here, more like -40 with wind chill. I'm going to stay home today unless I can get to the gym later. Or the kids drive me nuts.

I do Body pump classes at my gym. the 1st couple of times I was nervous but it was worth it. I feel you can get alot of classes.

good luck