So you're the new kid....

Hopefully you took my advice and you're scheduling your workouts like appointments. After a week or two, it becomes a habit, you'll know your routine, and you'll work hard to not ever miss them.

So here you are first day.. you walk in, and wow, look at everyone they are so much different than you huh? Nawwwww they all came in here,or some wheres as starters beginners or firsters ( that's what we call you who start the gym as a new year ). so relax, take a better look around. There are people of all shapes and sizes in the gym, and a variety of reasons why they are there. Here's a few tips to help you survive in the gym.

You're allowed to ask questions. really, its ok. If your unsure of something, track down a employee, or trainer. If you can't find one, grab someone who's working out near by. As a rule people in the gym are pretty friendly.

Go slow.. I tell everyone I set up a program for or train to take it easy, You don't want to try to ride the bull the full 8 seconds out of the shoot the first time.

Don't worry about piling on a ton of weight, its form not weight that counts. Doing a exercise with low weight correctly and safely is better than lifting a ton wrong. really pay attention to form.

Breathe... Breathe in when there is low Resistance, and out when there is. Example doing a curl, starting at the bottom, breathe in, then release as you raise your arms upward. Never hold your breath while working out. Its really BAD. It can cause a hiatal hernia.

Drink, and then drink some more. If your thirsty, take a sip of water. Notice I said water, and not a brand energy drink. Read your labels, a lot of those drinks contain sugar. a lot of sugar. long story short, that turns into fat. Stick with water at first, if your really sweating profusely, you might ...might need electrolytes, but most of the time, your body just needs water.

Take rest when appropriate and work when you're ready. Get your workout in and you'll feel so much better. Ok ready?... lets warm up...