As with most of life's challenges ( ...and achieving health and fitness falls into that category for most of us), getting started seems to be the hardest part. It is typical human behaviour to withdraw or go into denial when first faced with a tough challenge.

Starting up at a new gym can be intimidating. You walk in for the first time, look around and all you see is a bunch of equipment staring back at you, begging  you to jump on and make a fool of yourself. So beginners, beware.......