Take a friend with you
In some cases, physical training with friends may not be as effective as you think because many of them will start having conversations and will no longer focus on the workout per se. But for those who are just starting out and have exercise anxiety, it is recommended to go with a friend.
“Commit to working out at certain times each week with a friend ― virtually, or in the park, whatever works,” said Elena Touroni, a psychologist based in the United Kingdom and founder of My Online Therapy. “Exercising with other people is a great way of building momentum and you can both encourage each other on the days when negative or anxious thoughts are creeping in,” she said.
