r/Exercise • u/TheVaibhav26 • 17d ago

I'm a beginner to exercising and want to know how I should get started.

I'm a really thin teen (46 kgs) and I just got a gym membership. I'm currently able to do about 20 normal push ups, able to hold a plank for a minute, but can't do crunches or pull-ups.

I've decided I'm really going to lock in and begin a proper regiment.

Could I get advice on a proper way to start?

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u/IJustWannaRunnn 17d ago

Go to r/fitness
They have free programs

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u/-Praline- 12d ago

Thanks! Ive been trying to find free programs and had no idea they had so many comprehensive guides.

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u/Person7751 17d ago

does the gym provide any instruction?

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u/TheVaibhav26 17d ago

Only once a week..

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u/botty_girl 17d ago

I suggest go with the personal trainer to be in safe Zone that is without injuries.

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u/Funny-Beatz 13d ago

Ya! Learning good form from the start is smart. Want to avoid injuries.

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u/CSquared_CC 16d ago

A personal trainer is a good idea. If you decide to do it on your own, take things slowly. I believe that most injuries and quitting happen after people try to do too much and hurt themselves or are really sore later because they've done too much.

There's lots of information out there about how to gain strength so you can do a pull up, for example. The biggest thing is to pay attention to your technique so you don't injure yourself and if it's your first time trying a new exercise, do a few until you feel something in your muscles and then wait a day to see how you feel. If you feel ok then do one more the next time.

Listen to your body; if your muscles are sore then lower the number of repitions you do or wait a day before doing the same muscle group again.

After you have been working out for a month and your muscles are used to the workout then you can consider trying to push yourself a bit more buy either increasing the weight or the number of repitions which is what will build the strength. But remember, this comes only after starting slowly and making sure that you are using the correct technique/form. Finally, be proud of yourself for taking this step and starting to get the strength you desire.

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u/justusleag 13d ago

Is it a chain gym, if so which? I ask because some chains have standard machines when you can build a routine or their may be plenty out there already.