5 ways you know you’re a gym newbie

2. WALLFLOWER You start your first class at the very back of the studio. Literally clinging to the back wall. In fact if you could climb the wall you would be on the ceiling. Then the music starts – sooooooo loud – and you realise you can hear nothing from the ever so happy and bubbly instructor who is now nearly a mile away from you and despite her clearly barking instructions into her Madonna-esque mic it just sounds as though she is under water. What was that? Forward four, drop for ten? You basically look as though you are Dad-Dancing while everyone else is moving in perfect harmony. Note to self – go for the middle ground next time. However, always remember the studio hierarchy though. Beautiful (or think they are) people with matching outfits who smile sweetly but are basically saying this is MY spot – at the front. Happy chirpy friendly people in the middle. Shy, some might say lazy peeps and newbies (that’s us) at the back.