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Do due diligence before signing on the dotted line

Posted: Jul 7th 2008 1:02PM by Chris Sparling
Filed under: Fitness, Women's Health, Men's Health, HealthWatch

In even the smallest of towns, you're sure to find a health club, personal training facility, or gym. Many bigger cities even offer fitness centers that are open 24 hours. Hell, you can even get a gym workout in at some airports these days!! But, knowing which is the best place for you to start doling out your hard earned cash involve some steps.

  • First, be honest with yourself about your level of commitment. If you're a first-time exerciser and not quite sure if a gym workout is really for you, seek out the most inexpensive fitness center you can find (but make sure they still provide you with more than enough fitness options -- i.e. weights, cardio machines, classes, etc.). There's no sense in spending a fortune on a gym membership you never use.

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Gym newbies must read this

Posted: May 1st 2008 7:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Fitness

Gyms and fitness centers may not be for everyone. But they are convenient locations for working out -- think weights, treadmills, rowing machines, yoga, exercise classes, trainers, scales, and locker rooms with showers. They also can be pretty intimidating for newbies.

"Gym phobia is not at all uncommon among people who don't have gym experience," writes Scott Saifer at Divine Caroline. With this in mind, he offers two basic tips for overcoming gym anxiety.

  • Adopt a "beginners mind," admit you're new to the gym scene, and ask for help. Everyone in the gym was a newbie at one time.

  • Locate a staff member -- a trainer, nutritionist, membership counselor -- who can teach you how to navigate the gym, how to use the equipment, how to eat right.

Within a few weeks or months of gym visits, you'll blend in, pick up the jargon, develop a routine, and start to show some muscle. And one day, you'll be the pro other newbies seek.

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Fitness newbies: Tips on getting started

Posted: Jul 5th 2007 9:01AM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Fitness

If you consider yourself a fitness newbie that's a good start -- you can't be new at something unless you're actually getting started, right? Here are some tips to get yourself set up the right way so you make lasting changes you'll stick with for life:
  • Choose a physical activity you really enjoy. If you love to run, then start jogging. If you hate to run, then maybe dancing, swimming, or kickboxing are more your style. If you genuinely enjoy it you'll be so much better at staying with it.
  • Get professional help, at least to get you started. You don't necessarily need a trainer to work with you every day, but having a specifically designed program tailored just for you by a pro is a big help.
  • Slow and steady is best -- don't get started too fast, and be consistent.
  • Build up to higher levels of fitness and adjust your routines as you progress.
  • Expect great things! Think positively and you will reap positive results!



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