I avoid gyms because I'm afraid of being in someone's video.

I do occasional calisthenics in my tiny NYC apartment, and I know that it significantly limits the exercises I could be doing if I had gym equipment.

Don't get me wrong — I support people who record themselves. I get it. Check your form! Make that content! Get that validation! I genuinely don't have an issue, at least with people who are respectful and kind about it.

This problem I have is entirely on me. I'm confident in so many areas of life — except working out. I'm just an insecure, skinny dude and don't want to be in someone's background doing the wrong thing, making weird faces, etc.

So until I can afford a bigger space or something that allows for more privacy, I'll just have to settle.