Gym Equipment FAQs
Can I start exercising today?
For most people the answer is a resounding yes! As long as you start out slow and know a few basic workouts. Some people should check with a doctor or fitness professional before beginning a workout program. These people include anyone over 35, people who smoke regularly, and people with existing conditions or medications. If you have been inactive for a long period of time it is also recommended to consult either a doctor or professional trainer.
A few things to remember when starting a new workout program are to begin with a warm-up that is closely followed with some light stretching. After the exercise a cool down should take place before a more vigorous round of stretching.
You should stop immediately if you feel lightheaded or any unusual pain, especially in the chest, head and neck as well as the limbs. Listen to your body.
How much should I exercise?
Three hours a week has been proven to show beneficial results in every subject. More can be added as long as it is built up over time such as adding one hour to your workout every week for significant health benefits. Any less than three hours a week, which is less than 45 minutes a day, will show much slower results if any. Working out too much can have disastrous affects however. Sprained muscles, joints and tendons are just the beginning of injuries that can be caused by overexertion and fatigue. Broken bones and heart attacks can easily happen to an overworked person in the gym which will result in long recovery times and loss of fitness progress. Again, listen to your body.
What are some signs of progress?
If you measured yourself before you started working out you can compare measurements for the best results. Most people are not that prepared however. Another thing that shows progress when there might not be any visual progress is a lowered resting heart rate. You will also notice that the same exercises get easier with time. You may notice looseness in jewelry or clothes as well but the way most people keep track of progress is with a scale. The problem with a scale is that weight is deceiving, muscle is heavier than fat but much more dense so you may weigh more but appear smaller.
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