Aright, let’s be real; sometimes, it’s hard to get into the gym. Between not knowing what exercise to do and gym anxiety, it can be an endeavor to take your first step into the local gym. But through the power of this website, I will try and make that first step easier. So let’s dive in and take a no-nonsense plunge into fitness.
First things First:
So before going to the gym, understand what body part you want to work on and what exercises work out that muscle. Research states that splitting workouts into different muscle groups is the best way to train. So on a typical week, you want to split your exercises as follows.
Day 1: Push: Which involves the chest, triceps, and shoulders:
Some examples of workouts include bench press, incline bench press, dumbbell press, and chest fly.
Day 2: Pull: Which involves your biceps and upper and lower back:
Some examples of workouts include rows, lat pulldowns, and pull up.’
Day 3: Legs: Which involves your legs:
Some examples of workouts include leg presses, calf raises, and leg extensions
Day 4: Rest
Repeat
You could also do push and pull on the same day, then legs and rest the repeat. Everyone has a different workout split; find one that best suits your schedule, and make sure you get at least one day of rest between days.
Before even entering the gym, consider buying a few things that help make the gym experience a lot smoother.
- Gym Gloves: A lot of the time when your lift weights, your hands tend to get rough and develop calluses. So if you want to avoid calluses, a nice pair of gym gloves can keep your hands baby soft.
- Water Bottles: This is pretty self-explanatory; you want to stay all nice and hydrated during the gym.
- Headphones: The gym can be a loud place; music can keep you both motivated and help you better enjoy the gym experience.
- Gym membership: Try to for a gym close by that doesn’t break the bank. I recommend LA Fitness it’s a great place for beginners, or you could go to your local rec center.