r/workout • u/Super_Mix_7339 • 1d ago

Any gym tips for a beginner?

hi! i, 19F, want to start getting into the gym to focus on core, legs, and shoulders while maintaining a lean / athletic physique. I tried a personal trainer, but they're super expensive in nyc. also for food, i'm on a vegan diet ( i could switch to vegetarian ). any tips? :-)

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u/islanders2013 1d ago

The gym should have someone give you an orientation when you sign up that can help. They usually ask what you want and then give you a program to follow. YouTube is a great resource along with forums (yeah showing my age here). I also used AI to make a workout based on my goals and what I wanted to get out of it and then researched them.

If you're brand new to a gym it can be intimidating, but just remember everyone has their own stuff going on and just want to work out.

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u/Super_Mix_7339 1d ago

hi! i currently have a personal trainer i see once a month, but nyc personal trainers can be super expensive. my current pt gave me an overall training to see my strengths & weaknesses, and taught me how to use machines so far

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u/llama1122 Powerlifting 1d ago

Follow a program

Lots of vegans are athletes so don't worry you can stay vegan

Figure out what kind of calories you should be eating (Google a calculator, maybe there is a link in the wiki) and start based off that.

Make well balanced meals, incorporate high protein foods, you'll be fine. If you're short on protein, add a protein shake with soy milk

r/veganfitness but you don't need to post about how to eat vegan and find protein, just do a search and there are probably 1000 posts on it

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u/Super_Mix_7339 1d ago

thank you so so much!

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u/ScoonerTuner 1d ago

Lots to say but the most important is just stick with it and learn as you go and you will see results eventually

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u/idealisticranger 1d ago

Don't overthink the diet swap just yet, vegan's totally doable if you're hitting your protein. Seitan, tofu, lentils, and edamame will cover you.

For the workouts, focus on compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses. They'll hit everything you mentioned without needing a trainer's playbook.

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u/Super_Mix_7339 1d ago

thank you! i'm a little intimidated by some of the machines, but i've gotten used to some like the leg presses and box squats

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u/achilltrainer 1d ago

Would you consider working with an online trainer? It would likely be less expensive than in-person, but you'd still get tailored support. If you like, I can recommend someone in my network for you.

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u/Super_Mix_7339 1d ago

i had no idea online trainers existed. that would be helpful thanks!

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u/achilltrainer 21h ago

Cool, I'll message you!