There are many reasons why a person might wish to improve their fitness level; it might be middle age creeping up, or perhaps an athlete that is working out off-season in preparation for the next season, or just a person working from home that needs the exercise. Of course, it is important that you are physically able to undertake a level of strenuous activity, if in doubt, pay your GP a visit.
Setting fitness goals
Prior to doing anything, ask yourself what goals you have in mind; are you planning to play a sport, or are preparing for a half-marathon? Is losing weight part of the plan? The answers to questions like these will help you set suitable and realistic goals. The leading NSW gym, Genesis Health + Fitness offer a comprehensive fitness solution, with classes for every age and level and also personal training, should you prefer one-on-one.
Group classes
Unless you are preparing for a specific event, working out in a group setting is much preferred; you soon bond with classmates and the whole thing is more fun when you’re with people. The local gym would have several classes a day and at weekends, so you can choose a class that fits in with your schedule. Just turn up one early evening and see what’s going on and we should warn you that hanging around in gyms is addictive; you can feel the positive energy that every busy gym has.
Kitting yourself out
You will need a good sports bag in which to keep everything; most people work out in shorts and a T-shirt; a water bottle is a must, along with some tiger balm to soothe tired muscles. A sweatband keeps the salt out of your eyes and you will sweat! A towel, of course, a change of underwear and some deodorant and you are good to go. If you are planning on taking a shower at the gym, then you need a set of clothes as well. Click here for tips on weightloss.
Free advice
Your friendly fitness instructor is always happy to advise you on any aspect of fitness, including lifestyle and diet information to help you get in the best possible shape. Once you are a member, you can visit anytime you like, not just when you have a class. Why not visit when you have free time and play some pool and have a beer with friends?
Online solutions
Before you start driving around checking out gyms, a Google search will give you a list of gyms in your area and create a shortlist of venues to visit over the next couple of weeks. Once you walk into a gym, if it feels right and it isn’t too far from your home, you have found the perfect venue for your fitness program.
The Australian government offers a lot of free resources about physical fitness, which can help you plan your program. Once you start, you can continue and move up to more demanding levels until you are happy with the results.
