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LGBTQIA+ 6w
So two things cause I wanna go to the gym 1: how do I stay safe as an androgynous and very gay looking person 2: how tf do I work out besides running 💀
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Anonymous 6w

U j have to remember most ppl in the gym r rly j nerds who look scary. The gym in my experience has been one of the most accepting spaces that includes straight and queer ppl. J be nice and respectful of the space n ppl will treat u with respect🫶

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Anonymous 6w

Tbh, a lot of people are the gym won’t care about you at all. Like at most they’ll glance at you or ask if you’re using a machine, but most people are just doing their own thing

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Anonymous 6w

not making eye contact has been an unspoken rule at almost every gym i’ve gone to, i lowkey don’t think anyone will care

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6w

And for 2 uhhhhh. Idk j pick up something heavy

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

For the working out, it really depends on what you’re trying to do. Like do you want to get stronger, have better endurance, bulk up, slim down, etc?

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

My real fear is the locker room because TECHNICALLY I have to use the men’s and it’s fucking terrifying for me

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

And slim down/ just kinda get my strength up, I do colorguard so I have good endurance but I got into rock climbing and it showed me how weak my arms got this summer

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6w

Most gyms I’ve been to have stalls you can change in if you feel uncomfortable doing it in the open, but the locker rooms are also an area where you typically keep your eyes down and to yourself, so most people won’t bother you

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6w

For climbing muscles, try doing things that target your biceps, triceps, and your core. I’d Google specific exercises targeting those groups for more details, but things that don’t include weights can be pull ups and planks

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

If your climbing place is like the one I go to, it may have a gym that has a lot of equipment that will build muscles used for climbing, and you could ask the people there for advice. Most rock climbers I’ve met have been really nice people, so I wouldn’t worry about being judged

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6w

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6w

why not just shower at home? the gyms ive been to, theres rly no need to use the locker room for anything, i arrive in gym clothes and keep my belongings with me and then head home, its chill

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 6w

Because there’s a chunk of time during the school day where I could potentially go to the gym

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6w

well then look, just go once and vibe it out. or just do a trial run outside of the school day window. if you hate it you don’t have to go back, but more than likely nothing bad is gonna happen and you’ll feel silly you ever even worried

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