<p>A lot of schools require you to take some sort of a “gym” class that a lot of people take their first year. This is a great way to get used to the gym and you will be there with people of all shapes and sizes, so it is a fantastic way to meet a future work-out buddy. You will also have an instructor who will be more than happy to tell you anything and everything about a machine or exercise. Plus, most of those classes are a pretty easy A, which is great for a GPA boost.</p>