Submission from @broooooo:
Hey coach, I'm thinking about joining a gym for the first time, and im quite nervous, being around all those muscled men, and such, and even though my sexual drive is much gone, I feel like the locker room.. the smells and the everything might push me over the edge, would I start saying bro and dude? Those backwards caps ? I have no idea I'm just siked to get jacked Think you could calm my nerves? Show me the way
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Joining a gym brings a new set of challenges and opportunities, it’s true. Once you find yourself in that locker room, you might feel initially intimated but, in my experience, you’ll discover a sense of community with your fellow jocks soon enough.
Some advice that I always give new starters is to make sure they look the part - as a fan of this blog, you’ll probably know what I mean already. From skintight lycra or spandex to ensure that you’re staying in a well-fitting jockstrap, the right uniform is half of the work. If you find yourself letting out a ‘bro’ or ‘dude’ along the way, so be it - as long as you are part of the team, right, champ?
Starting before the 1st of the new year is a great way to beat the crowds, too. Hopefully, this pep-talk with your old coach is enough to get you started on this new journey of yours.
Get out there and make Coach, proud!
