intellectually, I know it's time to add strength training to my workout program. Emotionally, I just can't seem to do it and I can't quite figure out what is holding me back.
I currently weigh about 250 lbs. I've been exercising regularly since April with good results in measurements - less with actual weigh loss. My week typically involves 2 sessions of lap swimming for an hour, 2 aqua aerobic classes, 3-60 minute session of gym cardio (bike and treadmill) plus I do pilates/yoga/ball work for about 45 minutes 3-4 days a week (at home).
I think I'm intimidated to do the machines and the people. Every week I start out with the thought that THIS WEEK I'm going to do 3 30-minute strength training sessions but when I get to the gym, I do the treadmill and bike, glance at the weight area, see the people there and leave. What is my problem?
Has anyone else had this issue and if so, how did you get past it? I have seriously thought about hiring a personal trainer to try and get past it, thinking if I paid money, perhaps I'd have better luck - but I hate the idea of all the measuring and weighing by someone else (even though I'm doing the measuring and weighing myself).
It's not like it's a swish gym or anything - it's just the local center with normal ordinary people of all ages. I feel like such a chicken and like such a failure not being able to get past this block.
Help anyone?