If you want to lose weight, do a lot of cardio. If you want to gain muscle or get hourglass shape, do weight training. You can also do group training, as well as joga, zumba and so on. There are a lot of options
Find a good gym close to you
The most important thing is that the gym is near you, because sometimes traveling to the gym can kill your motivation. Also, consider how big the gym is and itās price.
Consider how often you need to go
I believe 5-6 times a week is perfect amount if you want big results, but if youāre just going to stay in your regular shape, 3 times a week is enough.
Consider if you need a trainer
Today, you can find countless workout videos on YouTube, both for men and women. That way you already have your trainer for free, but if you feel like you need more help, consider getting a trainer for a month, just to get you started.
Get clothes you feel comfortable in
If you want to work out in a sports bra and shorts, good. If you want to work out in sweatpants and a hoodie, good. Itās important to feel comfortable, and your clothes doesnāt have to be fancy at all, also it doesnāt need to be expensive. Youāre there to get fit, not to look perfect. Also, itās good to have one pair of shoes you use at the gym only, but thatās optional.
Itās good to already have a workout plan when you come there so you know what you need to do, in order to avoid bad and repetitive workouts.
Always have the essentials
Water bottle, towel to put on machines (ācause they can be dirty from other people), headphones to listen to workout playlists (and to avoid talking to other people) and a hair tie (scrunchie is the best because it doesnāt damage your hair).
Get work out gloves because you can get blisters if you work out with your bare hands. Also, having some of your own equipment such as elastic bands and other small stuff can be useful because not every gym has them.
Always wash your hands because gym is full of bacteria. Of course, shower after the gym to get the sweat off of you. If your skin is prone to acne, cleanse your skin right after working out with a hydrating cleansing wipe to remove sweat, because it can cause acne.
Motivation isnāt always there
Unfortunately, your motivation will come and go. Sometimes you would rather die than go to the gym that day, but stay true to yourself. Remember why you are working out and watch motivational pictures and videos. Go past your limits and go even when you donāt want to go.
Your diet needs to be good
This is the most important one. You will never get the results you want in gym if your diet doesnāt match your goals.
Itās okay to cheat sometimes
Sometimes you will miss a workout, sometimes you will be sick, or you maybe have a date. It doesnāt matter, it OK to miss a workout once in a while. Donāt beat yourself up over it, you can always start again tomorrow.
Donāt push yourself too much
Donāt go to the gym 7 days a week. Your body need to rest, because results come through resting. Also, donāt start with too heavy weights, everybody needs to start somewhere, so you can use light weight at first.
You will be very sore at first week
Your body will hurt after a first week, so itās okay to take some extra rest to recover. So, for first 2 weeks, go only 3 times a week.
There is no need to feel insecure
Believe me, nobody in the gym cares about how you look like. We are all there for the same reason, to get fit. Donāt be intimidated by huge men or muscular women in the gym, people there are usually very friendly and you can make good friends there, so always say hi to people when entering a dressing room.
You will have bad workouts
Sometimes, you will leave the gym feeling like shit because your workout wasnāt good. It will be too easy, or maybe you will do it a wrong way, in a bad position. And thatās okay, you need to learn from your mistakes.
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