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Lauren Davidson New Gym Members

Tips For Gym Newbies. Lauren Davidson New Gym Members. So…. You Joined a Gym. The first step to a healthier lifestyle The gym has its own set of rules At first you may feel: -Intimidated -Out of place -Unsure. 7 Tips for Gym Newbies. Classes. Cell Phone. Motivation. Apparel.

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Lauren Davidson New Gym Members

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  1. Tips For Gym Newbies Lauren Davidson New Gym Members

  2. So… You Joined a Gym • The first step to a healthier lifestyle • The gym has its own set of rules • At first you may feel: -Intimidated -Out of place -Unsure

  3. 7 Tips for Gym Newbies Classes Cell Phone Motivation Apparel Membership Gym Etiquette Trainers

  4. Membership • Consider location • Avoid far/ inconvenient locations • Facility should be close to home/ workplace • Keep in mind hours

  5. Membership • Affordable • Within your budget • Membership offers/ benefits • Free personal training sessions • Group fitness classes • Equipment quality • Clean and functional 7 Tips

  6. Group Fitness Classes • Take advantage of classes • Chance to meet gym members • Wide variety of classes • Fun way to work out

  7. Group Fitness Classes Some group fitness classes typically offered: • Zumba • Cycling/ Spinning • Pilates • Yoga • Kick Boxing • Strength and Endurance

  8. 7 Tips

  9. Personal Training • Personal trainers are there for your benefit • Offer personalized exercise programs • Teach proper form • Able to offer additional fitness advice

  10. Personal Training Make sure your trainer is certified 7 Tips

  11. Apparel • Avoid wearing inappropriate or loose clothes • May get caught in equipment • Avoid cotton • Absorbs sweat and odor • Invest in dry-fit materials • Do not overspend

  12. What to Wear- Men

  13. What to Wear- Women

  14. Apparel-Shoes • Running shoes may create instability • Elevated heel • Invest in a pair of training shoes (cross-trainers) • Wide, flat foot-bed • Multi-directional tread pattern

  15. Popular brands include: Ascics Nike 7 Tips Reebok Underarmor

  16. Cell Phones • PUT IT DOWN! • Do not text or make calls • Emergencies only • Using your cell phone: • Taking up exercise space • Annoyance to other gym goers • Leave your cell phone in a locker 7 Tips

  17. Gym Etiquette • Give other gym goers their space • Do not crowd lifters • Avoid blocking mirrors • Use designated areas appropriately • Example: No yoga in the weight room

  18. Gym Etiquette • Keep it quiet • Keep music volume reasonable • Avoid grunting and groaning • Share the equipment • “Work in” with others during rest periods • Put equipment away after use • Re-rack weights

  19. Gym Etiquette 7 Tips • Carry a personal towel • Wipe away sweat as you work out • Wipe down equipment when finished • Use a towel and disinfectant spray to clean equipment

  20. Motivation • Keep it going! • Do not take on too much too soon • Beginning Goal: 30 minutes, 2-4 days a week • Set long-term and short-term goals • Progressively increase duration, frequency, and intensity 7 Tips

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