Beginners

If you are a person that for most of your life have not exercised or may have struggled, you might ask the question, “Where do I begin”, well go no further I have the answers. Barring any medical problems, you should begin by test your physical limits to get an idea of how much your body is able to handle. When you hear the word exercise, it does not always mean going to the gym and slapping a few plates onto a barbell and proceed to chucking it up. If you are just starting out you can begin by changing small things in your life. For instance, instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs. Instead of driving to the store around the corner from your house, try walking. In addition to television, why not find other hobbies such as swimming, biking, basketball, racquetball, etc. to occupy those Saturday and Sunday afternoons you have off.

For those individuals who would like to take it a step further, either joining a gym or buying a couple dumbbells to use in your home can be alternatives. The important thing to remember is that you need to take it easy until your body is accustomed to more rigorous activity. This means only working out for about a half hour to an hour and using weights appropriate for you fitness level. It is important to stretch before and after exercise session. This will loosen up your joints and reduce the risk of injury. Furthermore, only perform around ten exercises per session and about two to three sets per exercise. Working out about three days out of the week (M/W/F) should be adequate for beginners. There is no need to rush; everyone has to start at the bottom.