Getting Started
1. Sign Up!
This is simple, but commitment is important. Committing to paying for a month or a one day pass will (hopefully) ensure that you turn up.
Everyone has to start somewhere, even those big guys that you may be intimidated by.
3. Take a Friend
If being afraid or shy is a true stumbling block for you then it may be best to take back up, in terms of a friend or family member.
4. Listen to Music
Again if you are somewhat apprehensive about going to the gym, listening to music can motivate you and block out the rest of the gym allowing you to focus.
5. Warm Up
This is clearly a pretty simple one, but still it is something most people neglect. Warming up (and stretching) will lead to you perform your main workout more effectively and will allow you to perform more.
6. Start Slow (and Light)
If you’re new to this it is best to start slow and make sure your form is correct. Practice makes permanent, so it is best to make sure you perform each exercise correctly to prevent falling into bad habits.
To help with this, it is best to start with light weights and learn your limits. After this you can increase or decrease your weight appropriately.
For more help with what weights and how many reps to use see here.
7. Don’t Over Do It (or Rush)
Similar to above it’s best to take it slow and focus on 1-2 (possibly three) body parts per sessions. Make sure each body part gets a thorough work out without overdoing it.
Limiting yourself to only a few body parts per session will prevent you from rushing through exercises.
8. Warm Down
Just like warming up this is important for recovery and flexibility.
9. Research
Make sure before you go to the gym you know what you want to do. Make a list of the exercises and the amount or reps you want to do before hand. This will prevent wasting time thinking of things to do whilst in the gym.
Use our exercises section or email us if you need help.
10. Ask For Help
Like most things, you may not get things right straight away, and asking for help is a quick and easy way to quash any doubts you have.
Email us here if you have any problems at all!
11. Set a Time
Setting a certain amount of time you plan on spending in the gym will help you time yourself as you move through your routine.
This will also prevent you from wasting time or running out of time and having to miss out on certain exercises.
12. Make Notes
This is a great way to keep tabs on your progression and remind yourself of what weight you should be lifting when you return to the gym
13. Eat Well
Eating a poor diet is just as bad as doing no exercise, so don't waste hours of possible progress in the gym by going home and eating unhealthily
We believe it is best to eat constantly well (occasion cheating is allowed of course) rather than being on short term diets.
For tip on how to maintain a consistently healthy diet check out our nutritional tips.
14. Have Fun!
This is important and will ensure you (willingly) return for more!
15. Use Motivation
This can help you pre workout to make sure you attend the gym, and hopefully remain focused on your goals.
See our motivation section here.
Notes or photos of your progress can also be used to help motivate yourself.
