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
Strength training for women: start with your own goals
Strength exercise does not belong to one gender. Choose movements according to experience, goals and individual limitations.
Put it into practice
Start with exercises you can learn calmly. Ask for help with equipment and technique and follow your own progress instead of comparing yourself with advertising images.
Things to keep in mind
During pregnancy, after childbirth or with specific symptoms, a programme needs individual assessment. A general article cannot replace it.
Your next step
- Name your personal goal
- Ask for a demonstration
- Consider your health context
Further reading
Educational information for adults. Seek individual professional advice for illness, pregnancy, injury or prescribed treatment.