Gym Workout Routine for Beginners

Gym is an excellent place to work out, if you are looking for a total workout. No matter what the goal of workout is; weight loss, weight gain, strength training or body toning; gym workouts can help you achieve it. All you need to do is follow the right exercises, eat nutritious food and take adequate rest. Mentioned below, are tips on gym workout routine and a sample beginner workout routine to get you started.

Set Your Goal
The first thing you need to do, is set your goal, and plan out your workout accordingly. An instructor at the gym, will help you plan out the total gym workout routine. You can plan for a 3 month or a 6 month program. Remember, the longer the plan the longer lasting the result will be. So, plan everything wisely, and don't rush into things. Also while enrolling in a gym, it is important that you have a personal instructor, for at least 3 months, so that you don't injure yourself while working out.

Get the Gear
The first thing you need to invest in while working out at the gym, is a good pair of aerobic shoes. They are very necessary, as you will be running, jogging, strength training, etc. at the gym, and pair of shoes will give you a good grip, and safety while performing these workouts. Other stuff like gym clothes which can be track pants and comfortable t-shirt; a water bottle, napkin and safety knee pads and gloves will also be required.

Follow Cardio
A warm-up session of 7-10 minutes of mild jogging, and then cardio workout is great for your overall health. Cardio gym workouts will also help you to burn fat, and maintain a good heart health. Cardio machines like treadmill, stationary bicycle, cross-trainer, etc. can be used.

Regular Strength Training
Strength training can include using dumbbells, or weight training machines in the gym, or strength training exercises which involve using your own body weight like calf raises. Mentioned below, is different weight training exercises that will help to tone your body areas, by converting fat into muscles.

Diet & Rest
Apart from the gym exercise routine, it is important that you follow a nutritious balanced diet. Make sure you don't starve yourself, while working out. Because, your body needs fuel while you are working hard at the gym. If you are aiming at weight loss, then just replace fatty foods with healthier foods. Also, get your 8 hours of sleep, this will help the body to relax and get ready for next day's workout.

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
1st Week	cardio workout lasting for 45 minutes (5 minutes walk + 10 minutes jogging + 15 minutes cross-trainer/skipping, 15 minutes bicycling/dancing)	● ½ an hour of cardio workout ● 15 minutes of shoulder exercises ● 5 minutes of stretching	cardio workout lasting for 45 minutes (5 minutes walk + 10 minutes jogging + 15 minutes cross-trainer/skipping, 15 minutes bicycling/dancing)	● ½ an hour of cardio workout ● 15 minutes chest exercises ● 5 minutes of stretching	cardio workout lasting for 45 minutes (5 minutes walk + 10 minutes jogging + 15 minutes cross-trainer/skipping, 15 minutes bicycling/dancing)	Rest
2nd Week		● ½ an hour of cardio workout ● 15 minutes of abdominal exercises ● 5 minutes of stretching		● ½ an hour of cardio workout ● 15 minutes of lower body exercises ● 5 minutes of stretching
3rd Week		● ½ an hour of cardio workout ● 15 minutes of triceps and biceps exercises ● 5 minutes of stretching		● ½ an hour of cardio workout ● 15 minutes back exercises ● 5 minutes of stretching

Given above chart is an example of gym routine for beginners, which you can follow. Feel free to alter the above exercise program, according to your needs. For example, if you experience pain while performing certain cardio or strength training exercise, then replace it with another less intense workout. So, get started with this gym workout for beginners, and enjoy a great health!