New to gym, what exercise to start with?

MagdaSea

I'm glad you're taking a more proactive approach than just machines. I have known a few women who I couldn't even convince to step into a gym, let alone do free weights.

Planning a session with a trainer is a great start. Have fun!

XxQueenMxX

Thanks!! I need all the luck I can get haha!

ihateroses

Squats, deadlifts, bench press. No one will even bat an eye if you start out with the bar to get comfortable. I would definitely use that trainer session to get em to show you proper form. These lifts work multiple muscles so its the best way to start a gym routine and gain strength.

Plus! If you are intimidated by the gym, why not attack the most intimidating equipment (at least it was for me!) that way you'll get that stress out of the way haha.

FrnkLft

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My suggestion is New Rules of Lifting for Women. :flowerforyou:

Throughout my internet research today, I've read about that book like 100 times. Should I REALLY invest in it, or can I go without it? For instance, like get a session with a trainer, look up videos?

In this case invest is a perfect word for it. YES. Even if it's $20 seriously , yes buy the thing.

XxQueenMxX

Thanks everyone. I'm trying out the gym this week with a 7 day pass. It was all going well until yesterday, my 1 yr old did not want to be at the daycare center there and cried for about 20 mins before they came to get me mid-workout
I really hope he gets used to it, if not I'm screwed!

I'll have to look in to home workouts, NOT my favorite thing to do. UGH!

My fiance has a barbell with some weights, that's a good beginning I guess. I can also purchase dumbbells and other weights.

tomomatic

Good luck!

XxQueenMxX

Good luck!

LOL!!! Thanks, I could use some humor this morning :laugh: