This routine of walking and stretching might only be one day in the gym for you, or it might be two months of this before you finally feel like you don’t want to jump out of your own skin while in the gym. DO NOT FORGET THIS:If you are a 400-pound woman, or 85 years old, or a 100-pound man, you have just as much of a right to be in the free weight section as anybody else. You can still get quite strong with the dumbbell workouts and bodyweight movements in Stage 4! And you’ll be that much more prepared when you do start working with barbells if you eventually join a different gym.

Okay, by now you should have all of the tools you need to get started in the gym, but maybe you have more questions. If you do, I have answers! Do the Romanian deadlift instead! (Whew, glad we learned that!). It’s the exact same movement as the dumbbell Romanian deadlifts, you’re just using a barbell instead. Functional and comfortable, we create workout clothing you'll sweat in. Since 2012, we've designed and created the workout clothes we want to wear, because training and its people are what we know best. Gym Clothes built in the weight roomEven an empty barbell can be heavy, so before we jump into the deep end, you need to be able to complete our circuit with the following weights: Sure, you can say “people are mean, the gym is scary, I just won’t show up.” But then, the terrorists win. And so do those people. So f*** that!. I asked the entire 15-person staff in our Online Coaching Program– most of whom have trained clients in a gym for 5+ years – what information they would share with new gym-goers:

Our organization will be recognized primarily for our exceptional customer service through respecting all who choose to take their journey with us. We will always allow individuals to sign up for fitness classes, regardless of the point in time of the session. We will provide a breadth of assets to members, such as an interactive app and an intimate tour and explanation of resources. As you get more comfortable, you can increase your walking speed or length of walking (20 minutes, 60 minutes, whatever)

Why should I get active?

Cultivate a love of constant improvement. Imagine this: you’re no longer going to the gym just to lose weight or look good. Those things are a happy consequence of what you’re really there for:

For that reason, we recommend you hit the gym 2-3 times per week, with a day off or more in between each session. Let us take you from Newbie to Weight Training Hero with our Coaching Program! Get the details here. How Often Should I go to the Gym?If you don’t know how to do those movements well, watch coaches Jim, Staci, and myself show you how!

But now you’re wondering, “Steve you half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder, what do I DO on my first day at the gym?”

Do 3 circuits of each if you can! If the weight is too light, use heavier dumbbells the next time you train. Please note that FIT Gyms is moving to a cashless business and accepts credit only! The mission of FIT is to help our members achieve balance in health and wellness through the practice of our three core principles: