Tips from Diane Gill

Afraid of the gym?

Here are some tips from Diane Gill, a UNCG exercise and sport science professor who specializes in the psychology of exercise.

- Have the gym staff show you how the machines work. Also, there are instructions on the sides of many of the weight machines.

- If you can, go to the gym during times when there are less people there. Before and after work hours tend to be the busiest.

- Don't start out trying to do too much. You'll just hurt yourself and that means you'll be less likely to go back to the gym.