via BlackDoctor:
They say that the hardest part of getting in shape is just getting started, and truer words have never been spoken. “Just getting started,” means figuring out when are you going to work out? What exercises are you supposed to do? Where will you get your workout in? How long should you be working out?
Once these questions start to pile up, you might wonder if it would just be easier to remain the same and you put off your day one for a week, then another, and another. But now is finally time to break that cycle.
If you have the same questions about where to begin your fitness journey, keep reading for a beginner’s workout guide, created by Trainer and Creator of Get Fit Like That, Sharita Jennings.
Schedule Your Sweat
As a beginner to your fitness journey, it’s important to set up a simple workout schedule that won’t send you running for the hills after just a week of trying. When you’re just starting out, pick three for four days a week that work with your schedule, and set a specific time for those days.
But don’t just think about it, write it down, pencil it into your calendar and tell a friend. Basically, do what you need to do to hold yourself accountable to your new workout schedule. When you’re just starting out, aim to work out for just 30 minutes on your workout days. This way, you can get into a routine that won’t scare you off at first, and you can build on from there!
Add Some Weights
Whether this is your first experience with having a real workout regimen, or you’ve been down this road before, you simply cannot afford to skip weight training in your new fitness routine. Regular weight training can lead to positive changes in your body shape, muscle definition, metabolism, bone strength, and fat loss.
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