Find a Plan

Have you ever found yourself in the gym wandering around, half looking at everyone else and just copying what other people are doing?  This isn’t necessarily bad.  I’ve learned some things by watching some people at the gym, and have also learned some “what not to-do’s”.

If you are trying to get serious about your workouts you need to go in with a plan.  There are some great resources online, and a simple google search will pull up goals.  If you want to run a marathon, google marathon training.  There are great tips on how much you should be running each week when to take rest days and what you should be eating etc.

If you are wanting to tone or bulk or just lift in general http://www.bodybuilding.com is your one stop shop.  You can choose your body type, goals, and choose beginner, intermediate, or advanced.  Then you can follows along lots of different trainers personal plans.  They also provide diet plans with lots of options.

Don’t be afraid to write it down in a small journal and take it with you to the gym, or put it on your phone and keep track of what you should be doing at the gym.  I still reference my phone on some days when I am doing workouts I don’t do on a regular basis.  This isn’t a sign you’re a beginner, it’s a sign you are taking things seriously. Go for it.  Go with a plan.

You’ve got this!