How To Select a GYM - Top 3 Tips

One of the most common mistake people make is when they chose a gym. They tend to emphasise on factors that are not important & ignore the factors which matter the most in the long run. Here I'll be summarising my TOP 3 Tips which will definitely help you decide the right GYM for you.

1) GYM must be near your house :

Select a GYM which is the closest to your home where you can easily walk the distance within 10-15 mins.
The reason is simple as there will be days when you are not as motivated as you once started and by ensuring the GYM being closer to your home can give you that much needed push to not avoid or skip a training day.

2) It should have a Free Squat Rack : 

 

In most of the gyms you see might have alot of fancy looking equipment but what you truly need as a beginner is the standard Free Weight Squat Rack. Your Gym Trainer might show you SMITH machine as a better alternative but trust me, it's NOT. Do not settle for any alternatives if you wish to truly make good progress. 

3) Back To The Basics : 

Please DO NOT be wowed by the fancy looking equipment in the Gym. That is just a gimmick to attract more people.
What we need to do is be smart & emphasise on things that truly matter.
To make good progress in the GYM you need to work on your fundamental strength which will be the foundation for the goal you wish to achieve.
To be more precise, the things you truly need in the gym are,

• Squat Rack
• Barbell
• Heavy dumbbells
• Heavy Plates

YES, THIS IS ALL YOU NEED.

So, DO NOT join a GYM if it's missing any of these tips.

Getting started, Shortcuts, hacks and tricks to Health & Fitness!

         FITNESS is not just an ACTIVITY, It's a LIFESTYLE on it's own.

          Here I have jotted down a few points one must emphasise before starting off with their fitness journey.

1. Irrespective to what you eat in the initial phase a high intensity physical activity is a must for any type of fitness goal you wish to achieve.
   You will have to incorporate "EXERCISE" as an important part of your life.
   There's no compulsion for you to just go to a gym and hit the weights or do cardio, instead there are a lot more activities that you can do in it's place.
   Activities like outdoor sports, Tennis, Swimming or even Yoga.
   The Duration of these activities should be at-least 30 mins to a maximum of 90 mins.
2.  As Indians our primary food source is totally inclined towards Carbohydrates.
   Now having more Carbohydrates is not the issue but ignoring the amount of "PROTEIN required on daily basis is a problem".
   Our main constituents of our food are Rice, Roti, Maida, oats, bread, etc.
   When we closely look at them they are all full of Carbohydrates.
   The only source of PROTEIN we take is from dals and vegetables as a "curry" or say "sabji" which is definitely not enough to meet the daily requirements of an average adult in INDIA.
   So, have more PROTEIN in day to day life!
3. Last but not the least, One of the most important thing you must be focusing on is your SLEEP.
   On an average of 8 hours is a must for youngsters and 7 hours at-least for people who are aged over 40.

 Now that you have read the article, You must have understood that there are "NO shortcuts" to a better health, fitness or lifestyle, there's just pure effort and dedication.

Gym Tips for Beginners

Now that you have decided to hit the gym and make some necessary changes to your life, here are the Top 4 tips I personally feel are important to know as you get started.

1. Stay Dedicated : Changing your lifestyle and experiencing good changes is a time taking process. You cannot expect to make progress over night. It will take decent amount of time but you will see the difference in the long run.
   Do not get demotivated after working out for a month.
   Just remember "ROME" was not built in a day!
   Consistency is the key factor here. Your consistency will help you over come the untimely occasions where you will not be able to follow your nutrition and exercising routine completely.
   But, It's totally OKAY.
   If you are consistent then eventually everything will turnout just fine.
   
   
2. Take Good Guidance in the beginning : One of the gravest mistakes I made when I started my fitness journey was I didn't find good trainers. Try to find good trainers who actually have knowledge about fitness and is fairly experienced over the years.
   (In this case I will personally be assisting any and all of you when needed.)
   
   
   
3. Protein Intake : As you are going to get out of your comfort zone and hit the gym there are a lot of things which will happen in our bodies.
   Keeping it simple,
   when we train in the gym, we are technically breaking and tearing our muscles in the process.
   When we return from the gym taking all that damage and punishment, it's all to ensure that stronger muscles replace the existing once.
   For this to happen we need to make sure that your protein intake is adequate per requirements keeping the height to weight ratio in mind.
   
   
4. Compound movements : It is extremely important that you make use of compound movements such as SQUATS, DEADLIFTS and BENCHPRESS.
   Why should we do them ?
   Doing these exercises ensures that we are working on multiple body parts and muscles at the same time.
   Which in-turn burns more calories and better collective body development.