I've never understood this idea of feeling humiliated at the gym I think it's a common insecurity, especially given the degree of body shaming in a society. Ne

I've never understood this idea of feeling humiliated at the gym I think it's a common insecurity, especially given the degree of body shaming in a society. Newbies need to be encouraged with the basic fact that generally speaking, nobody cares what you do (or don't do), what weights you lift, etc. A stranger can't know if you are new, or injured, or rehabbing, or weakened by a chronic condition. As long as you learn basic safety and etiquette, anybody of any ability can blend in seamlessly. Sure, jerks exist, and it's generally illegal to kill them, but just ignore them (if they become a problem, tell management -- they don't want a toxic environment).