Thanks for this brutally honest post! We need more of this on HN. Some advice from a weakling(!): In most gyms where I have worked-out, you can either ask the

Thanks for this brutally honest post! We need more of this on HN. Some advice from a weakling(!): In most gyms where I have worked-out, you can either ask the staff or a super buff lady/dude on how to best use the equipment. Yes, you feel like a complete idiot for about 6 seconds while asking for help. But then, they are so supportive and friendly. It's weird. If you are a tiny nobody at the gym, the super buffs are more than happy to provide advice if you asking respectfully. Note: Do not ask for help when they are in the middle of a set! EDIT Big support for going the gym. Your original post sounds like you were going through some big issues.