Paying for a gym pass you don’t use? Running shoes gathering dust? Do you have a fear of fitness? Don’t -worry you is not alone!

Fear is one of the biggest reasons people give up on exercise, according to a gro-wing number of sportspsychology and fitness authorities. Here is some simple strategies straight from the professionals aimed at helping you get over your fear and get on -with your -workout.

Rethink your definition of exercise. Think of it as movement you don’t have to do it in a gym. Gardening, -walking the dog, or playing tag -with your kids is exercise.

Be environmentally conscious. Find a fitness experiences that makes you feel nurtured and accepted. -walk or jog in your neighborhood or on a trail – don’t try to keep up -with fitness fanatics in the gym.

Test the -waters. If you're interested in trying a ne-w -workout, borro-w a video from a friend or the library, and try it at home first (before entering into a group situation.)

Get oneonone help. Almost all clubs no-w offer personal training to help you overcome your fear of incompetence, and often the first session is free.

Kno-w your triggers. If you like the anonymity of a fitness class, stay to-ward the back. Start -with an activity like yoga that you can do on your o-wn to lesson anxiety.

Call out the cavalry. If you're the social type, try activities in a supportive group to distract you from your fears and make the effort less intimidating.

Focus on the positive. Think of the many things exercise can do for you: the goal is to -workout to be optimistic, more energetic, and less stressed.

Finding a comfort zone might be challenging in health club situations, so it is time to reevaluate the -way you -workout and conquer your fears. If your past attempts at fitness have left you running scisd, focus on moving in these -ways and your outlook may change.