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The Best Workouts For Your First Time In The Gym
If Covid-19 taught us anything, it was to take care of our health. We always knew it was good to exercise but never quite took it up because we were busy, but now we have started to understand the benefits of regular physical activity that can make a world of difference in our lives. According to Mayo Clinic, regular physical activity can control your weight, combat health conditions and diseases ( Bye Covid!), and improve sleep.
Workouts can be broadly divided into aerobic exercise (cardiovascular exercise) and strength training, and it is vital to do both. Per Healthline, adding cardio like running and walking can boost your mood and regulate your blood sugar levels. And, we could all use those feel-good endorphins. Strength training with bodyweight, free weights, or machines can make you stronger and toner.
Certified personal trainer Kristie Alicea, the co-founder of ABC Fit Collective, told Verywell Fit, “Strength training can help our bodies maintain hormonal health. Our hormones affect every part of our body, especially our emotions and our mental state of being.”
The idea of going to the gym for the first time can be jarring, plus what if you don’t know how to use the machines? Don’t worry because many gyms offer free trials to potential members to check out the space and the vibe, and meet with fitness…
