💪🏼 the absolute beginner gym girl's guide: pt1

new to the gym? don't worry, i gotchu. :) here are some basics so you don't have to go in completely lost!

GLOSSARY:

- strength training: working out with weights to build strength, build muscle, and boost your metabolism!

- reps: how many times you do a movement

- sets: how many times you repeat reps

- free weights: weights you can move around freely

- machine: workout equipment where the weight moves in a pre-set path

- pr: personal record - doms: delayed onset muscle soreness

- supersets: where you perform one movement immediately after another with no rest in between

WHAT TO BRING:

- converse, vans, or other flat-soled shoes for stability

- water: stay hydrated!

- headphone: for hypeee and also, if you're new and nervous, music can help you get in the zone and tune out your surroundings. you're at the gym for you!

okay that's all for now, you got this! what's intimidating today will only get easier with time. :) more soon!

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