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#79 You Don’t Need to ‘Get Fit’ Before Joining the Gym

Joff Bunt

🎙️ Episode: “You Don’t Need to Get Fit Before Joining the Gym”

In this episode, I tackle one of the most common things I hear when people are thinking about getting back into training:


“I just need to get fit first… then I’ll join.”

I get where it comes from, nerves, self-doubt, past experiences, but the truth is, this mindset is holding people back from making real progress. The gym should be the place you go to start your journey, not somewhere you feel like you need to “earn” your place in.

Whether you’ve had time off, feel unfit, or are just nervous to walk through the doors, this episode is for you. I’ll talk about:

  • Why this belief is so common (and how I’ve heard it 100s of times)
  • What’s really stopping people from starting
  • How we create an environment where beginners are welcome
  • Why strength, confidence, and fitness come from starting now, not waiting

If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll join “once you’re fitter,” this episode might just be the nudge you need.

If you're tired of making excuses, this one’s for you.

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