Starting your fitness journey with some motivation can help you go a long way. Here are 10 workout tips that every beginner must follow!
Getting off the couch and into the gym can be an intimidating process, especially when everyone seems to know a lot more than you do. To be successful in your fitness goals, it’s important to start off on the right track.
1. Make It A Habit
Going to the gym once is definitely a great start, but you won’t see any major changes in your mind and body unless you make it a habit. I know it might sound like an impossible task, especially if you feel you have a full day already, but working out 3-4 times each week for at least three weeks is absolutely essential to see good results.
2. Pre-Workout Snack
Eat a healthy snack that contains a mixture of carbs and protein (e.g., apple slices with peanut butter) atleast one to three hours before you begin. Also, if you find yourself dragging, a pre-workout drink can help give you the boost you need to crush your sweat session.
3. Warm-up
For an active workout schedule you must have a good warm-up session that brings in the heat.
4. Stay Hygienic
Hygiene is a first thing you should maintain, during your workout, before and after it. Start a workout by taking a shower in order to keep the bad odour away.
5. Seek Guidance
If you’re new to some workout equipments or the gym, do not shy away from seeking some help. You can ask a trainer for a demonstration before you use a particular piece of equipment or perform a particular workout.
6. Cardio or Strength
Strength training will always trump steady state cardio when it comes to shedding pounds. But why pick one when you can choose both? Nowadays, many workout programs combine the strength and cardio with HIIT which is an excellent workout for toning and weight loss.
7. Keep Your Posture In Check
How your spine is set during your lifts can have a huge impact on your body and the amount of weight you’re able to lift. Unless you’re a pro powerlifter or are being coached in a specific way, it’s best to keep your lower back slightly arched, your chest up, and your head and neck in a neutral position, no matter which lift you’re doing.
Similarly, in other workouts posture is key. You have to make sure to keep your posture right at all times.