1. Pick One Goal
Are you trying to lose fat? Are you trying to build muscle? Are you trying to improve your cardio? The most important thing before starting a workout plan is to decide what you want to get out of it. Keep in mind, if you continue to only eat junk food, you probably won’t see a change. Sometimes working out just keeps you from gaining weight. Health and dieting is largely based on what you eat.
2. Find a Workout Partner
The best way to hold yourself accountable is to have someone work out with you. Additionally, sometimes it’s easier to follow someone else’s plan, especially when you have no idea where to begin.
3. YouTube Videos Can Be Fake
A lot of workout ads are meant purely to take your money. Don’t believe most of their promises. But, there can be normal people that share their workout plans and eating habits online. You can find some short workouts, that if done regularly, will be effective. I recommend Briana Evigan.
4. Do Not Work One Body Section Forever
If you know that you have one body area that needs the most effort, targeting that area is a great idea! Maybe you have little upper body strength or the beer belly has gotten too large. However, after a while, you’ll notice the rest of your body slacking. Ever seen those guys at the gym with huge arms and chicken legs? Yeah, no one thinks that’s attractive...
5. More Reps, Less Weight VS. Less Reps, More Weight
Your repetitions and weight matters! Simple trick: if you’re working on tone, use less weight but do more sets. Ex. 5 sets of 10 at 25 lbs. If you want to visibly build muscle, as you’ll see many body builders do, fewer sets with heavy weight is typical. Ex. 3 sets of 7 at 45 lbs.
