Any tips for a newbie in the gym?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend don’t want me working out but yet cuts me down telling me I’m not skinny but am so I really wanna get in the gym for myself but no idea where to even begin. I weigh 120 and kind of wanna tone my body and gain some muscle and stuff but I don't know how to go about anything and of course he won’t help me.

[whiskeyontherocks]

Well first congratulations on the journey
Mental advice fall in love with the process not the result.
Physical advice
Always be stretching ….
Training advice
Depending on your goals I would start with basic movements mostly machines if available maybe a month than start incorporating some kettlebell movements and move into free weights ask questions be friendly take your time with the movements.
Expand your knowledge
If you are willing to read up on best practices great if you go on YouTube be weary especially if there trying to sell something.
Recommendation
HIIT will definitely get you the best results faster given your new plenty of free videos to follow for free
Finally your probably going to gain weight but not inches if your training and nutrition is on point
Brings us to nutrition
Don’t be afraid to eat just keep it healthy
Last but not least fuck your boyfriend he’s just afraid you’re going to get stronger than him lol

[exitseven]

Okay- decide that you are going there for yourself and not to please somebody else. You should be doing cardio and some weight training. do not do too much in the beginning. You do not want to overdo it. There are plenty of workouts you can find online. Do some research. Also read up on resting heartrate and your target heart rate. Also do research on nutrition. You should at least have a protein shake.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Zolly99999]

Pm me if you want.

Don't go over board right way. Set small goals like losing 10 lbs of fat in 2 months.. weight training and cardio are key. Diet is extremely important also.

[flipflopBD5]

It's all about you, not him. Get out now, before it's too late.

[Xtendable]

Sounds like you have a goal…get after it! 👍🏽

[Anonymous]

Consider hiring a trainer.