Workout Tips When Your A Beginner

Going to the gym for working out as a beginner can be quite intimidating because everyone seems to be doing better than you. That shouldn't prevent you from doing your best by any means. Adopting a fitness lifestyle can be difficult at the beginning that is why we are here to guide you through the process

1. Make Fitness a Habit. Once you go to the gym it is a good start but you will not be able to change much about your body and mind unless you make it a habit to hit the gym. It might seem like an impossible task especially if you have a tight schedule. However, working 3-4 times a week is very important for you to achieve your fitness goals. If you feel annoyed instead of feeling relieved when you skip the gym then you should take pride as you are on the right track. You should give yourself some time to make it a habit. You will have to be consistent and keep moving if you want to be successful.
2. Control Your Lifts. Watching others is a great way of learning. However, if you learn the wrong technique of doing a lift then that won't be a good thing. Often, bad form is due to lifting too much weight too soon. Most people intend to do this by momentum instead of using muscle contraction to move the weight. More weight will have to wait. You need to learn how to squeeze your muscles to move the weight rather than using your hips for thrusting the weight upwards.
3. Do Compound Movements. As a beginner, you might easily be distracted by complex training techniques found in online articles and magazines. If you have never gone to the gym before or if you are out of shape then going for isolation moves which concentrate on one muscle group at a time will not bring you the right results. For obtaining the best results for fat loss and muscle growth it is best to start with compound lifts such as bench press, bent-over row, pull-up, squat, shoulder press, deadlift, and lunge. These lifts require you to simultaneously utilize multiple muscle groups. It will allow you to lift more weight and hit more muscles. It will also allow you to increase your metabolic rate much better compared to isolated movements such as triceps extensions. For starting you need to select lifts which need you to use at least half your body. You may choose to add isolation moves as you get along. But you should start with the movements which will give you the optimal results in the beginning.
4. Perfect Posture. The amount of weight you are able to lift is hugely affected by how your spine is set during your lifts. Your remaining body needs to be correctly aligned as well. Unless you are being coached in a specific way or are a pro powerlifter, it is best to keep your lower back slightly arched, your chest up, and your head & neck in a neutral position, no matter which lifts you are doing.

If you're just deciding to incorporate fitness into your wellness journey, congratulations to you. By deciding to be more active you will be rewarded with the many benefits of exercise. While making a new healthy habit isn't always easy, hang in there and don't be tempted to throw in the towel!

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