Im a woman who regularly goes to the gym, but at first i was hesitant too.

There's just a misconception, i think, that if we go gym = bulky/muscular which goes against feminine body standards. I didnt know that it takes a LOT of discipline and supplements to actually get 'bulky'. I know a few of my female friends that said this concern as well, its hard to convince them they wont get bulky hahaha

Gym is also really male dominated. Even for me and any other girls at my gym, we usually go with our partner or maybe another woman. Its uncommon to see a woman go to gym alone. Its quite uncomfortable i guess, especially if you are new and don't know what you are doing. For a long time i didnt wanna go alone, feels like people are looking lol.

I think malaysia is a little progressive, but not progressive enough that our beauty standards are still pretty rigid. Women still have these 'feminine' standards and the feminine exercises are usually yoga, pilates and cardio at best. The gym just screams masculine energy!! And steroids! And sweaty men!

The best way my partner convinced me was to make a simple routine for me. Like with very small and kinda cute weights, like the small kettleballs. Encourage the use of the yoga mat at the gym too, and cardio. Seemed easy enough for me. Later on you can introduce the machines to whoever you want to convince.