All right ladies I know that walking into a weight room full of dudes can be overwhelming. Even for ladies who know what their doing. So here are some tips to make yourself a little more comfortable when you hit the gym up.
- Have a plan- I always bring a hand written workout with me to the gym. If you have a plan you will know what pieces of equipment you need next and can plan accordingly.
- Realize some of those guys working out don't actually know what they are doing- Some of those guys don't actually know what they are doing and are just as intimated as you are.
- Go in with confidence- Walk in with your head held high and shoulders back you will automatically feel more confident
- Choose free weights- check out www.safiretraining.com for a video on sample exercises.
- Find a workout buddy- Bring a friend who knows what they are doing.
- Hire a trainer- Hire a trainer that will give you workout routines and than use those workout routines on your own so you feel comfortable lifting on your own.
- Perform 8-10 exercises- Don't just go into the weight section of a gym and do 1 set of bicep curls and call it good. Try to do 2-3 sets of the same exercise and perform 8-10 different exercises.
- Use all body parts- Try and workout utilizing upper and lower body parts during your workouts.
Those are just some tips use all or just a few to help keep you motivated and inspired to get in the gym. Remember for every pound of muscle you have you burn an additional 50 calories at rest. So get lifting!
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