Going to the gym for the first time and not quite sure what to do

hunnymoons

I’ve been on my diet for about five months and I just wanted to add some excercise to my lifestyle so I joined a gym. Yet I’m not sure what exactly I should do, as a total beginner.

So if anyone could recommend a workout a totally beyond beginner could easily get behind?

Chef_Barbell

Usually when you join a gym, they have a free personal training session included, check that out.

JessAndreia

I've done this one in the past as a beginner and enjoyed it. Doing it again now after not going to the gym for pretty much the entire month of December.
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/ovw-workout
That program is 4 days a week. I think there are other beginner programs on the website which are 3 days. If you click on the exercise name, it takes you to a video link on how to perform it.

DrizztGirl82

I think it might be best if you can see if someone at the gym can kind of show you around and make sure you know how to use various equipment. I did this and it helped a lot! Happy working out!

angelarene626

Does your gym have exercise classes? Classes are a great way to integrate exercises as a beginner

Tacklewasher

If you are looking into weight lifting, read through the first few pages of this thread.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Lifting is the best way to build body composition, while cardio is the best way to burn calories. Shoot for a balance but find what you enjoy so you will keep doing it.

Remember the best exercise for you is the one you will actually keep doing.