What to do at the gym as a beginner?

[Anonymous]

Going to the gym for the first time in a long time. What do I do there? Not sure what machines to even use!

[Anonymous]

I'd start with a basic dumbbell routine like this one: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/absolute-minimalists-strength-workout

For each exercise, start with a light warmup set, rest as much as you need, and increase the weight on the next set until you're familiar with how heavy your body can handle (it may vary by day).

I found that weightlifting became more intuitive to me when I started thinking in terms of movements (e.g. push, pull, hinge, squat) more than body parts. Routines like this one allow you to get comfortable with these basic movements.

[Anonymous]

Erg rower

[Anonymous]

pp here. Should have added, that your can and probably should do rows instead of pullups for the "pull" exercise.

[Anonymous]

My circuit:

Walk on the treadmill.

Ride the stationary bike.

Stair stepper.