What Weights Would You Recommend for a Beginner To Start With?

Everyone is a beginner at some point in their fitness journey, so don’t feel discouraged if you’re feeling a little lost on where to get started. “Start with weights that you can safely lift in order to prevent overuse or other injuries,” Peters says. “You should be using enough where you feel fatigued at the end, but not so much that you could become injured. That would only set you back even further in the long run.” 

No matter where you are on your fitness journey, says Peters, whether you’re looking to get in shape or to stay in shape with weight training, it’s vital that you keep several things in mind so you can have a successful workout without unnecessary, preventable injuries.

First thing’s first – get your warm-up in. “This is a quick and critical step people often forget,” Peters says. “It’s important to properly loosen up your muscles and get your blood flowing.” So how do you warm-up? There is no concrete routine. The important part is that you get your body moving and ready for more strenuous exercise. 

Stretching and tending to those muscles is another vital step to ensure you’re getting the most out of your workout. “Take your time to move around and stretch before and after your workouts – not only does this help you avoid injury, it also helps you maximize your workout and trigger muscle recovery,” says Peters. “And, if you’re feeling sore after a tough workout, a foam roller can also be really useful.”

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Top 6 Weight Training Tips for Beginners

1. Watch Your Form

Peters advises that for weight training, it’s critical that you keep an eye on your form. “People can injure themselves by not bracing their core or by lifting with their back instead of hinging at the hips,” Peters explains. And there’s a reason why most gyms are lined with floor-to-ceiling mirrors.