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Compound exercises.
Start with commitment to show up 3 times a week, then increase it over time. Try to go light at first and get basic forms right (can get this from YouTube or google).
Feel free to ask people in your gym. I found most people are happy to teach.
Depends what your goal is. Lose weight? Build muscle? Tone up?
Just start slowly. Try using the machines (they’ll clearly depict exactly what muscles you’re using) first and then slowly start using free weights. Aim for 3 sessions a week. Try mixing up the muscles you’re using (eg back and biceps one day, tris and chest another, and then legs). Start or finish with a light 2 mile jog on the treadmill.
You’ll be sore as f#*k the first couple weeks, but stick with it.
20min weight lifting, 20min cardio, then take it from there
Ask for a free session with a trainer and have them walk you thru all the machines. Then at a second session (optional), tell them your goals and they’ll recommend machines, etc. It could be a good place to start
I think trying a group fitness class is really helpful or following a pre-made workout plan with videos. That way you can pick up form for lifting weights, etc.
Also, focus on only learning a few things to start. Form is really really important. Stick with a few things until you have enough muscle memory to move on.
If you are starting from zero, I would recommend sticking with just body weight exercises for several months (squat jumps, pull ups, push ups, dips, etc) . You can do this anywhere And will build a foundation of core strength this way before getting into weightlifting. Once you move to weights, focus on form and the major complex lifts for literally several years -> squat, deadlift, press, bench press, and tons of pull ups. That’s basically all you need until you get to the level of true body building or power lifting , when you need to start to bring in focus lifts on specific lacking muscles. Most of us, including myself, will never need to worry about the 10+ variations of bicep curls or ab crunches you see people doing in front of a mirror at a big gym
It seems intimidating but ask buff guys at your gym. They’re super friendly and love helping new guys out. We want you to be a part of the community 🙂
Cardio 3-4 times a week, lifting/abs 2 times a week.
For cardio: Run for say 30 min at first. Can always build up more. Mix in yoga, stretching
For lifting (to keep it simple): do a leg day and an upper body day. Leg day is squats, deadlift, lunges. Upper body is bench press, shoulder press, lat pull down, pull ups
This is a solid routine but for someone just starting it’ll be overwhelming.
If in any sort of metro area. Good to start with classes to jumpstart into it i.e. orange theory. On weekends it would be good to get with a trainer for a few sessions to give you an overall body program and walk you through exercises
Well this is asking about a very broad topic. What kind of working out? I assume you’re talking about weight lifting specifically? What kind of weight lifting, power, Olympic, etc?
In order to determine that you should have a set goal in mind. Are you lifting to cut fat, build muscle, increase endurance, etc.?
This is just like a client asking how to improve their business. We need more info...
Download this app and follow the routine. Start with an empty bar if your just beginning.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stronglifts-5x5-weight-lifting/id488580022
Definitely group fitness classes at the gym or a studio. Or possibly a personal trainer to start. If you're overwhelmed, a class or trainer can show you some moves before you're comfyto go off on your own.
Orangetheory or a trainer is the right place to start if you are an adult and have never done it before. Plenty of ways to hurt yourself by doing something wrong or trying too hard, get some real training.
Lots of great advice here, my personal route was a lot of research and then finding a routine. Workout routines/plans can be for all kinds of different goals so make sure yours works for what you want to do...start at “beginner”. Then make sure you change your life routine to make the gym part of it.
Consistency and diet are what matter for just about everyone and every goal.
Get a trainer
I also think it’s strongly possible that cardio is not real
Group classes