Understanding Social Physique Anxiety

Many factors can contribute to the self-consciousness some people experience in the exercise environment. One is anxiety about appearance.

"I did everything I could to help her feel more comfortable in our fitness center," your friend sighs. "But in the end, she never really felt at home here. She said she always felt like she was on display, like everyone was critiquing her size and shape. She had great motivation though, and lost 10 pounds over the two months we worked together. But while she worked out at the center three times a week in the beginning, she gradually started working out more at home, and walking with a friend. Today she told me she just joined a women's-only facility that feels friendlier. What could we be doing to make our center more comfortable for more people? What could I have done differently with her?"

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