Developing a Workout Plan

One of the biggest reasons people are intimidated by going to the gym is the fact that they may not know “how” to workout. This is another excuse people often find to avoid going to the gym and is a substantial barrier to achieving a healthier lifestyle. With anything, developing a solid workout plan takes time. Think about working out like taking an exam, you wouldn’t take the exam without preparing beforehand and reading up on all the topics that would be covered. As such, developing a good workout plan takes time and research so that you can identify exercises that correspond with your goal. If you’re looking to lose weight, intensive cardio workouts such as running or cycling may be best for you. If you’re looking to put on muscle, then weight training is your best option. Developing a good workout plan means tailoring it to your specific fitness goals. There will never be one plan that fits everybody, so it is up to you to do your due diligence when it comes to designing a workout plan. A good place to start is to just simply google “workout plans for weight loss” or “workout plans for muscle building.” These provide a good starting point to begin to gauge what exercises that you may want to incorporate into your own personal workout. Youtube is also another great source, and it often times helps to see people perform exercises that you are interested in as you can see the required movement and form for each exercise. Be careful not to get in over your head, as it is always best to start slow (i.e. starting with gym machines as opposed to free weights). Once your body begins to adapt, feel free to push yourself harder or try more complicated exercises!