Your first week at the gym: a confident start
A good start leaves you wanting to return. Your first visit does not need to feel like an exam.
Fitness
Gym progress: change one thing at a time
Progress does not mean increasing everything every week. Small changes are easier to observe and manage.
Put it into practice
When an exercise feels stable and comfortable, you might add a little load or a repetition. Change one element so you can understand your response.
Things to keep in mind
Record weight, repetitions and effort. A difficult workday or poor sleep may call for an easier session; that does not mean the programme has failed.
Your next step
- Record your sessions
- Change one element
- Keep control of technique
Further reading
Educational information for adults. Seek individual professional advice for illness, pregnancy, injury or prescribed treatment.