The first time I joined a gym I found it such a nerve-wracking experience that I barely dared to actually visit the gym for the first week or two until I got comfortable with what I was doing. I'm sure that many people also feel like this when they first join a gym. Indeed, it is easy to feel like an "impostor" as everyone else around you knows where they are going and what they are doing while you blindly stagger around trying to figure everything out.
For example rather than just jumping on a machine and getting on with your workout, you have to figure out what it does and how it does it. Even when you have decided it is for building your chest and worked out what you're meant to be doing you have no idea what weights and settings to use. Don't want to use such a low weight you look like a weakling, but then you also don't want so much you can't make the thing move. Oh, the dilemmas!
Here, then, are just a few tips to get you up to speed as quickly as possible if you have just joined a gym.
Firstly, request a proper induction, at a quiet time of the day. Go along and let one of the trainer show you what all the various machines do. And then go during the day for the first week or two. Avoid early mornings and even more try to avoid weekends or evenings when most gyms are at their busiest. Remember that the quieter the gym is the easier it will be for you to figure everything out without looking like a total newbie!
Finally keep a small notepad and pen with you so you can record your workouts and so you know next time you get to the gym what weights to use on what machines so you can get straight on with your exercises like a pro rather than fiddling around like a car mechanic looking for the right settings!
When it comes to physical fitness, you take so much care and will hit the gym to keep you fit and fighting and prim proper in shape. But during the process you tend to neglect your mental health that is under so much of a stress. Indeed we hardly make any effort to gym or exercise our brains, what do we do to keep it fit and agile? Or, for that matter, how much time do we dedicate to our mental health? The answer to a large extent is a negative one, which is really sad.
We forget the importance of exercising our brain regularly that can get deteriorated with time or might not function normally if it is inactive. Just like how regular physical exercise is vital for physical health it is equally important to keep a healthy mind too to lead an overall healthy and peaceful life.
As we grow older, our mind starts tiring too, giving rise to fears related to diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer. But, there is no point in getting anxious. Instead, you determine to keep your brain active and occupied to help it stay alert and fresh as ever. Brain gym exercises are the answer to all your doubts.
Keep your brain performing with brain games that will be a good tool to gym your brain. It is said that the brain starts aging during the mid 30's; however, this fact should not add to your worry lines on your forehead as yet. Because there are various ways to improve your memory and keep the brain going while exercising. And, yes, it is not easy to gym 10,000 neurons in the brain and it surely takes some effort and dedication from your end too.
Begin with simple exercises like memorizing your grocery list and then start off by solving puzzles or play games that you are familiar with. Slowly move on to new brain games eventually increasing the difficulty levels. Thus, providing a simple gym to your brain to begin with. You can later play free games that help your brain to remain active and alert. These brain games are specially designed to cater to brain gym exercises, which will help you improve your cognitive and memory skills.
An empty brain is a devil's workshop- this is so true, especially when it comes to old age. But the question is how you will chase the devil out of your brain? Brain gym exercises such as Lazy eights benefit your concentration and reduces stress. You can in fact do this exercise by drawing infinity sign using your left and right hand alternately, which also promotes eye-hand coordination. Juggling also is a good brain gym exercise that improves all the areas of the brain. Rubbing the brain buttons will improve blood supply to the brain. Hook-up movement will help you calm the mind and facilitates focussing. Regular newspaper puzzles and riddles are also great source of exercise for the brain. So don't wait for any longer but hit the brain gym now.