Subsequently do not believe you can head into a fitness facility and grab the heaviest weight you believe you're capable of and just rep it out. How maybe reps would you get? One? Two? Maybe 3? How is your form? This is a sure way to injury.
There are key points to know first. Form is so important to learn before you begin any heavy lifting routine.
If you aren't sure about using the weight room equipment or proper form and technique, pay the extra few dollars for a trainer until you have the movements. Do not look at what the person beside you is doing... There is a large chance their form is incorrect and if you are new to this you could be setting yourself up for injury, or frustration if you find something isn't working.
You want to feel that you have had a workout ( and I know nothing is more empowering than conquering a goal or a sweaty workout!)
You also still want to be able to move about the next day!! AND I WANT THAT FOR YOU as well! Fitness is one of my PASSIONS and I would LOVE for anyone to discover that passion as well along with all the HEALTH BENEFITS!
"EXERCISE TO STIMULATE NOT TO ANNIHILATE. THE WORLD WASN'T FORMED IN A DAY, AND NEITHER WERE WE. SET SMALL GOALS AND BUILD UPON THEM."
If you enjoy yourself and can still move the next day you are more apt to be consistent. Consistency is the key to reaping the rewards if an active lifestyle. Expect a small amount of stiffness, as your body adapts this will too.
Starting out easier with a shorter cardio session or lower weights (12-15 reps for 1 set per body part first off) is a terrific way to begin.
Your muscles are learning and need the chance to adapt.
Just because you may have been active in the past does not mean you can jump right back into your old routine either. I've seen a lot if disasters and near misses working in a fitness facility with people grabbing the heaviest weight they think they can do without working their way up in small increments.
Once you've been doing this for a couple weeks and feeling good, then you can slowly increase your sets , then your weights, or increase your cardio time, and then resistance if using a cardio machine:)
You're body will adapt over time and its important to increase when you feel ready.
Always stretch at least 5-10 minutes after every session! I know from experience the damage that can be done over time if you neglect to work on your flexibility component as well.
Lastly, I am not usually a runner, but I have decided that I would like to work on this; and not feel like I've been put through the ultimate test just running a 5k. I have decided to commit myself to a learn to run 10 k program 3 days a week for 13 weeks.
I begin Monday:) I will share the program with you the day before and I would love for you to join me from where you are! We can become fit and encourage each other as we go!
Join me here on my blog and share/comment as you go!
Until then have one fantastic weekend!
PS A stop watch will come in handy.
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