Getting Started With Weight Lifting Workouts

If you're keen to get started with weight lifting workouts, there are some important things you need to know before you begin. Just follow these tips and tailor a weight lifting workout to suit your needs, and you'll be well on your way to achieving your weight lifting goals.

An important factor when you start out in undertaking weight lifting workouts is making sure that you don't overdo it. Many people have a goal in mind and are willing to do whatever it takes to reach that goal. It's critical that you know your limits and not to exceed them. Ignoring this may result in injury. If you're starting out your weight training program in a gym, in most cases you'll need to undergo an induction where a qualified gym instructor will show you the equipment, demonstrate the correct procedure for doing exercises and offer advice on tailoring a program to suit your needs. The induction is important in allowing you to get familiar with the equipment and the different exercises you can perform. Reading up on the basics of weight lifting exercises can also help with understanding some of the terms, such as reps, sets etc.
Another important consideration for any workout is warming-up. The reason why this is important is because not doing so can lead to injury and put an end to your weight lifting program. A warm-up can vary from a 5 minute cardio workout on an exercise bike to performing a set of a particular weight lifting exercise with a lower loading of weights than normal.
Eating sensibly is also a wise move when it comes to a weight lifting workout. Depending on your goals, you'll need to watch what you eat and be aware of what foods will help and hinder your progress with your workout program. For example, to build muscle mass, protein is a fundamental building block in doing this.
Breathing correctly helps to perform an exercise effectively and efficiently. Inhale when lowering a weight and exhale when lifting.
Having the correct technique when you lift weights will make sure you work the muscles you're targeting effectively and ensure you don't cause yourself any injury. Don't use jerking movements when lifting and lower the weights slowly. Don't use momentum.
Rest between sets. This can vary depending on the individual, the exercise performed and also, personal preference. A good rule of thumb is a rest period of between 2 - 3 minutes between sets which will allow the body to recover fully in order to undertake the next exercise.
A quick cool down after your workout is equally as important as your warm-up prior to your workout. The reason it so important is that during your workout, muscle fibres, tendons and ligaments get damaged and waste products also build up in your body. The cool down will help your body to repair this damage.

Understanding and following these important points will ensure you get a good start in any weight lifting workout program and help you on your journey to a healthier and fitter life.

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