Roody mi old fruit!
joes helpful tips;
- dont wipe anything down
- dont give a shit about anyone else looking at u
- warm up/stretch first
- take head phones and use them when doing weights/cardio, will help u lift more and go longer and will keep u from getting in ur own head
- to not look like a noob, ur gonna need to get used to the different exercises on the machines/free weights, you can do this to an extent by watching online vids of how different exercises r performed. from the vids ull learn alot of differen exercises that u never knew about and ull learn about correct posture. after that its best to just get to grips with the different machines weights and learn hands on.
- forget heavy to begin with, go light and do with strict form. later on once youve mastered form go heavy with as strict form as u can.
- keep varying the exercises u do from week to week or month to month, variation is vital for muscle stimulation and growth
- free weights r better than machines, easier on the joints, full muscle development and more natural
- feel free to ask someone if u can "work in" if theyre using the machine/weights u want, ie when theyve finished a set, u do a set, after ur set they do a set, then when they finshed u do a set..etc....its normal
- install a bodybuilding app, jefit or bodybuilding.com, they show u all different exercises at the click of a button, good if ur forgetful or need inspiration in the gym
- know that its a learning process and ull still be learning and making mistakes 5 years in
go Roodi! keep us upto date with ur progress!