If you’re anxious about going to the gym alone, particularly for your first Session, that’s completely understandable. Walking into somewhere new when you don’t know anybody can feel like a big step.

The reassuring thing is that the vast majority of people who’ve joined RISE have been in a very similar position. Most didn’t arrive with a group of friends or already feeling completely comfortable. They came on their own and had to take that same first step.

You won’t arrive and be left on your own

Coming to RISE alone doesn’t mean you’re left to figure everything out by yourself. There’s a coach with you throughout every Session, and their job is to help make the whole experience as straightforward as possible.

You’re not walking into a large gym, being pointed towards some equipment and expected to know what to do. You’re coming in to meet someone who coaches people for a living and is there to support you.

• Most people come to RISE on their own when they first start.
• You’ll have a coach there throughout your Session.
• You won’t be expected to know what to do.
• RISE has a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.

What if I feel nervous when I arrive?

That’s fine. You don’t need to wait until you feel completely confident before coming through the door. Feeling anxious about going to the gym alone doesn’t mean you’re not ready to start.

Many of the members you might now see looking relaxed in photos or chatting comfortably with other people had exactly the same worries beforehand. They became comfortable with RISE by actually experiencing it and getting to know the place over time.

So if coming to your first Session by yourself feels daunting, we understand why. The experience is designed to be much easier than simply walking into an unfamiliar gym alone and trying to work everything out for yourself.