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The gym can be a stressful place. Many of us find it hard to find enthusiasm for the inspiration to wanna make those first few steps in the gym. What’s worse is seeing all people in the gym With six-packs and abs ripped forget to toe. And almost a little disheartening. But don’t give up hope dear reader, if you’re persistent and you train hard and you work at it, you’ll soon be the one newcomers look at with envy and apprehension. But before you start sculpting the perfect Olympian body for yourself, it’s important to narrow down and hone in on the basics so you don’t end up making fundamental mistakes and damaging your body in the process. Whether it’s at the gym or on the track or just at home here are some handy tips to you started:
Proper Form
It might be worth doing a little research into the specific workouts you are doing, there are a lot and it can be overwhelming. But it is important to ensure that you are performing the workouts correctly and making sure you are targeting the correct muscle groups or you may be prone to poor or uneven muscle development, damaging a muscle which will halt your progress or worse, inflicting a more serious injury on yourself. Take it slow and steady, perhaps watch some YouTube videos first or ask for help from someone. I know they look tough but they’re probably teddy bears inside. It’s often advised to Be offered advice to start with the machines before moving to free weights as these will properly guide you to know your arms and legs in the correct form as you work out. If you believe you’ve damaged your back and you need a chiropractor visit
Know your limits
You may be eager to start at the deep end and go for the biggest weights and the longest reps, but you can overwork yourself quickly especially if you don’t have enough of a muscular foundation. Start small to learn the ropes and slowly build up. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was Dwayne ‘the rock’ Johnson. People find a 3 month period where they don’t see much progress but their body is slowly becoming stronger and ready to lift bigger weights or go for longer runs. Patience is key.
Figure out the type of training for you
A lot of people go into training blindly hoping to achieve what they want. But what you want to achieve can vary from person to person. Do you want to build strength, or increase muscle mass, or build up endurance? There are different styles of training for each and workouts vary. It’s important to know what you want and how you can achieve it.
Supplements
Now we’re not talking about antibiotic steroids when we say supplements. No, the kind of supplements we’re referring to are ones that help muscles along with growth in a safe and natural way. These can be very helpful the see the results you want fast. Protein powder, protein bars, vitamins and making the right food choices can make all the difference. Ask at your local drugstore for help in buying the right supplements
