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When you visit a gym for the first time before joining ask the staff if they give an introductory tour of the gym including a brief demonstration of how each of the key pieces of equipment work.After joining if you see a piece of equipment you do not understand, ask. The gym staff should be able to explain the safe use of all pieces of equipment in the gym, if not most experienced gym goers will be happy to explain as long as you are courteous and don't ask them when they are in the middle of an exercise.Research is also a good option, there are a ton of youtube video's which can be viewed to give you a basic idea of how to do most exercises.Exercise & Muscle Directory is a good site to visit for learning how to do the exercises for whichever bodypart you wish to train.Everybody was a beginner once, the gym is not something you need to be afraid of.
Edits Based on OP CommentsWhen looking for a gym to join as a female looking to gain muscle I would suggest you look for a non chain gym, preferably a Powerlifting/Strongman or Weightlifting gym. These types of gyms may seem intimidating at first appearances but most competitive lifters are very friendly and very happy to help a new lifter find their feet, and help a new lifter achieve their goal. The problem with chain gyms is that they are more about the money than the quality of the service offered, they may have a lot of fancy machines but the staff are often lacking in skill beyond the basics.
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When I completed my training as a powerlifting coach there were 7 fully qualified personal trainers on the course who had never done any of the key lifts and had no intention of continuing to learn more because all they wanted was a piece of paper to make more money.A cannot help with suggesting a gym in DC specificallyPersonal trainers come in two types, Independent trainers who you pay directly and work for themselves and the you have trainers who work for the gym, these ones you pay the gym. A coach is possibly a better option as they will have more specific skills than a personal trainer.
As to you question of how did I start lifting, I began training when I was 10, to improve my strength for Judo (National Level Athlete), from there I continued to train in the gym to supplement many other sports until I discovered powerlifting for which I have a natural build, going on to become an Australian Champion. I now spend most of my time coaching, including a duel national record holder.I was never anxious myself in and around gyms but I have met many who are, they have all found it easier once they were able to learn in a one on one situation with a coach or Personal Trainer.
9/11 conspiracy theories aside, is it possible that Flight 93 was shot down, rather than...? of video editing equipment
Yeah, I find this question more offensive than the ones claiming the government planned this whole thing.The people on flight 93, without regard for their own life, heroically took down that plane saving who knows how many other lives. To question that detracts from their memory. It is not only unAmerican it is Inhuman.
EDIT: Who says we didn't look at your contrived azz videos you enormous tool?! I have watched all that bunk and come to the conclusion that there are a lot of semi-retarded people in this country with way too much access to video editing equipment!
9/11 conspiracy theories aside, is it possible that Flight 93 was shot down, rather than...? of video editing equipment
Yeah, I find this question more offensive than the ones claiming the government planned this whole thing.The people on flight 93, without regard for their own life, heroically took down that plane saving who knows how many other lives. To question that detracts from their memory. It is not only unAmerican it is Inhuman.
EDIT: Who says we didn't look at your contrived azz videos you enormous tool?! I have watched all that bunk and come to the conclusion that there are a lot of semi-retarded people in this country with way too much access to video editing equipment!