Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/17/2014 -- There’s no arguing that weight training is an important part of fitness and assists with body-fat loss overall, or that weight training improves bone-density, posture, and a variety of other benefits. But given this information, many are still hesitant to try it, or fretful as they don’t know all the proper movements, terms, or forms that will help keep them safe and achieve maximum results. This shouldn’t hold one back from trying, or seeking out help to add weight training exercises to their fitness routine – and here are some tips about what to expect and look for as a beginner.
When first stepping into the gym and picking up weights, choose weights that are relatively easy to lift to establish a baseline of where a person’s strength is and how much they can handle. Even a beginner should be able to perform 10-15 repetitions with a light weight and remains table and comfortable. If at the end of the first set, they feel like they could do more or are not feeling the slightest bit of muscle fatigue, weight should be increased for the second and third sets. One should be able to “feel the burn” in the muscle on the last few repetitions of each set.
Make sure when working through the weights to target each muscle group – and remember there are more than we typically think. Triceps and Biceps yes, but remember chest, back, abdominals and glutes are part of the core, the leg includes hamstrings, quads, and calves, and there are different ways to target the chest and shoulders. Alternate moves on different days to ensure the whole body is worked.
When beginning, start with two days per week and gradually increase to three days. If struggling with which exercises to do for a routine, ask a regular gym goer or a trainer. People with a passion for health do not judge what fitness level a person is at, and being social will not only keep you in proper form for safety, it will increase overall happiness from social interaction.
Above all, don’t be afraid of appearances and remember to explore new equipment. The other people in the room are focusing on themselves; they barely notice what is going on around them. Everyone was a beginner at one time, and we all have to start somewhere…and there’s no time like the present to begin working on improving health through strength training.
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