Congratulations on deciding to get fit. You have successfully taken the first step. Here are 5 things to help you get started!

1) Gear/Clothing
When getting started in the gym, it is important to wear the correct clothing for you. One of the key points with clothing is dress for comfort, whether this is newer stylish fashion or old tattered clothing.
It doesn’t matter if you get your t-shirt is from Penneys or Brown Thomas. They are going to get sweaty either way.

You should never skimp on shoes. The right pair of shoes can make a workout more pleasant and comfortable.
They also help prevent injuries and reduce the impact with heavy landing.
Some of the top brands are: Asics, Nike, Salomon, and New Balance.

2) Advice
Before getting started, make sure you get the correct information. There are loads of websites and articles out there that you can research.
You can also avoid all this work by speaking with one of the gym instructors in the Hi B Leisure Centre. Free gym programs are given to all members.

If you are looking for something more specialized or need that extra bit of encouragement, you can speak with any of the personal trainers that are on staff for a private one-to-one session.

Barry: 087-7707320 www.befit4life.ie
Declan: 085-7800069 performancekineticspt@gmail.com
Katie: 086-1255406 ktpersonaltraining@hotmail.com

3) Small Goals
Slow and steady wins the race! Setting small goals is a great way to stay focused. It helps with motivation and confidence. Nothing makes you feel better than seeing progress. Baby-steps are what will keep you going in the long run.

4) Rewards
Make sure you reward yourself for a job well done. I don’t mean you get to eat a cake for spending 30mins in the gym. But make sure that you treat yourself for reaching milestones.
Your reward doesn’t have to be food. For every goal you reach, you could buy yourself something small that you’ve wanted. E.g. When I reached a new personal best with weights, I bought myself new hiking boots.

5) Rest and Eat Right
If you are not used to exercising, make sure you rest so that the muscles can heal. Also, there is no need to go on extreme diets. If you are unused to it, just changing your eating habits to eating correctly (small portions, more frequently) and reducing snacking on unhealthy foods, you will start to see a change.

Do something that the future you will be thankful that you started today. Contact us here at Hi B leisure centre for a full range of memberships and book your free one-to-one consultation today.

Hi B Fitness, Shaping you for life.

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