First off, congratulations for wanting to start this journey. Believe it or not, simply from reading on the matter is a step forward. Wanting to start a health/fitness journey can be exciting and scary experience.
Where do I start?
- First off, figure out what your fitness goals are? Don’t compare you’re self to other people. Everybody has different sizes, shapes, and curves. Not everyone can be a size 0. If you’re not sure as to what you want your fitness goals to be, look at different athlete shape and go from there.
- You don’t have to have fancy workout clothing or shoes (although do find a pair that are good for your feet for exercise). You don’t need a million supplements, pre-workouts, etc. All that extra bologna doesn’t matter.
- Walk into the gym with a plan-don’t just “wing it”. You’re much more likely to get better results or combat gym intimidation with a set plan.
How many days a week should I workout?
There’s a simple answer for that; what is realistic for YOU? Have a realistic look at your schedule and lifestyle. If you’re just starting out and can only manage to spare 1 day out of the week, then by all means-take it. But then grow upon that one day, turning it into 2. Best case scenario however, is exercising 5 days a week.
How long do I exercise for?
Ultimately, the length of your workout depends on your schedule and what amount of time you can put forth. If you can only manage 15 minutes, then great-it’s better than nothing. In an ideal world, your workout should be around 45 minutes to one hour. Altogether, consistency is key.
How do I create a circuit?
- Pick 2 body segments. Ex: Chest and core, Arms and Shoulders, etc.
- Pick 3 exercises for each group. Ex: 3 exercises for Chest and 3 exercises for Core.
- Flip flop between the days routine. Ex: Push-up, Plank, Push-up, plank, etc.
- Perform all 6 selected exercises between 3-5 times. Rest as you need-as everyone’s fitness levels are different.