I am now losing the towel on my way to the trash. So, I grab the bottle with both hands and run back across the locker room. The bottle cracked! Water poured everywhere, and I needed to get this to a trash stat. Related: Should I Add BCAAs to My Supplement Stack?Īs soon as I open the locker I hear a thud, splash, and saw a puddle forming. I’m hurrying from the shower to the locker, so I can get a swig. I know I have this cool half gallon water jug with Lemonade BCAAs and REAL LEMON WEDGES in my locker. I’ve just finished a refreshingly hot shower. Storytime: It’s a cool spring morning, I had a great chest workout and cardio session. No one is looking because everyone else is changing and going about their day too. I’m sure you’re busy outside of the gym unless you’re one of those people who gets paid to workout.
It wastes time and cuts into your training time. I’m sure you’ve run into this mystery stall conundrum before. I’m sure you can imagine what I found in the bathroom stall during peak gym hours. Let’s face it, bathroom stalls are not always going to be available or clean for your quick change. I chose a far corner of the locker room where I could feel some privacy and have my own space. The locker room is the same way, you need to find “Your Zone” like you would at your work desk, your bedroom, or car.
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Because you know what to expect, you know who will be there, and how to navigate your space. You feel comfortable at home, in your car, at work, and any place that feels familiar. I let go of my fears and finally enjoyed the beach, water parks, pool parties, and summer concerts.Ĭonfronting my body image issues gave me my life back! 5 Steps to Break Through Locker Room Fears
Until I discovered the benefits of facing my fears. I feared the locker room the first year of my fitness journey. Related: A Complete Guide to Finding a Workout Partner The good news is most of you can overcome this on your own. Well, most people – myself included – don’t have a healthy body image or even appreciation for the progress they have made. I know because I had the same struggle! I would even jump in the car right after an intense workout and drive home to shower.Ĭan you imagine what that car smelled like? It was gross! The Underlying Issue Was Body Image… I have run into people both fit and overweight, young and old, gay and straight, who have had discomfort changing or showering in a locker room. No matter where you are in your experience there’s one major hurdle everyone must deal with…the locker room!