[Maritime Q-Scout]

Didn't realize there was a thread on this.

After 20 years of trying to find a excuse to join a gym, I needed to sign my son up at the Y for swimming lessons. Since I was signing him up for a membership I signed myself up.

I put off ever joining a gym as I've been super intimidated. I'm a skinny guy, zero upper body strength, and felt I'd look really out of place, stand out like a sore thumb.

But since my kid was getting a membership, ok I will.

Then the Y has a program for beginners. Took me 2 weeks to sign up for it. It's 1 on 1, but still.

I kept telling myself, I did well running on my own years ago, but getting back into it I followed a program and REALLY saw results. So I should follow their program.

I showed up. The kid showing me the ropes was like 20, half my age. I just went with it. He was good, supportive, and talked about the program getting people over the intimidation going to the gym.

It's been a few weeks now. Not seeing any real results in terms of muscle growth, but some steady progress.

I'll never be Mr. Universe, but my goal is to be in shape and maybe not feel self conscious at the beach.

If anyone's on the fence or looking for a push to join, Y-Thrive is what it's called here. Its never super busy at my location. The machines are easy to use/understand. They'll even develop a program for you.