YORK, Pa.-- One of the biggest drawbacks of joining a gym are the mental aspects of working out.
Many people are self-conscious and are too afraid or embarrassed to work out at a gym with other people around them.
However, if you practice at home beforehand, you can boost your confidence before hitting the gym.
Mindy Quesenberry from MyFitnessQuest is stopping by the set of FOX43 Morning News to offer some tips to beginners.
Mindy also recommends this work out for beginners:
Warm-up prior to the following by taking a short 3-5 minute walk, marching in place, or even turning some tunes on to get your dance on.
- Plank
Option 1: Floor on knees
Option 2: sofa or chair
Option 3: floor on toes
Hold for 15 seconds and build your time from there
- Alternating limb extension
Option 1: seated in a chair
Option 2: seated on a stability
Option 3: on all fours
8-10 each side
- Side lying leg raises
8-10 each side
- Squats
Option 1: use a chair & counter if you need assistance coming to a standing position
Option 2: Body weight squat
Start with 10 and work your way up to 25
- Push-ups
Option 1: Use a wall
Option 2: Use your kitchen counter
Option 3: On the floor on your knees
Option 4: On the floor on your toes
Start with 5-10 and increase when ready
Complete 1 through 5 one time and hen you feel ready you can repeat for a total of 3-4 rounds
When finished cool-down with a light walk & stretch