The gym can be intimidating for beginners. Here is a great way to get started.
Many gyms will offer free or discounted personal training sessions when you sign up. This would be a great way to learn about equipment a fitness routine that would work for you.
If you are going on your own start with hopping on a piece of cardio equipment like a treadmill or bike.
Do the cardio equipment for at least 30 min to get heart rate up and burn calories.
Then hit the weight machines. These will often have a diagram sticker to help show you how to use it.
Next, move over to the free weights.
Try focusing on legs one day and upper body the next.
Don't be scared to ask the workers for help on a machine if needed.
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