How to be successful in the gym
You want to lift weights in the weight section but you’re scared
Wasting time in the gym? Just doing cardio instead…
Girl me too! I literally had no idea what machines to do and lifting with the barbell Um no thank you!
I would get intimidated by the weights and just go do cardio and leave.
Believe me, You are not the only one that is intimidated by the weight section!
I was for a long time, I slowly worked up the courage and started to use random machines still didn’t have a plan but just did legs one day, arms one day and well that’s it, and did it again.
I really wanted to squat with the barbell but I had no idea about form or what workouts to do with other workouts.
UNTIL - I had a PLAN, no more wasting time trying to figure out what to do, and how much to do! I also really wanted to get strong and it’s just so empowering to lift heavy and be a strong mom!
Here are some tips to help you be successful in the gym and use your time wisely
1.What days can you really go to the gym- schedule in your calendar
- Use my build your own work out blog and build your own workout so you have a specific plan when you go into the gym, stick to your rest time no more no less.
- Stick to your plan for 4-6 weeks get really good and strong at those movements YOU DO NOT NEED DIFFERENT WORKOUTS EACH WEEK!! When you do change your plan put something that intimidates you a little to help get you out of your comfort zone (that’s where we make the most progress)
- Put your phone on DND so you don’t waste time talking texting or surfing during gym time, get in and get out.
- You don’t need steady-state cardio like the Stairmaster or elliptical! skip it take a walk with your kids later or earlier in the day. Just hit your steps.
Weights have literally changed my life mentally and physically! It takes courage at first then it's just who you are! Honestly, the best advice I could give that would have helped me would be "No one is looking at you, they are worried about themselves, everyone in the gym is just trying to get better" because I know the feeling of everyone staring at you but truly they aren't they are just worried about themselves.
I hope this is helpful and you get in the gym and put some work in this coming week!
Talk soon!
