6 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
Whether new to the game or have years of experience, there are a few important things to keep in mind so that you stay safe, make progress, and have fun.
Do a quality warm up.
Warming up is more than just getting your blood flowing. Warming up gives us a chance to scan our bodies for any soreness or aches and pains. It is our readiness test. Do you warm up with the intention to prep for the heavier lifts ahead.
Keep It Simple.
We’ve all been tempted by fancy equipment or the really cool move on instagram. But sticking to strength patterns that work major muscle groups such as the hinge, push, pull, and squat will not only get you better results but will also be safer. You will see that repeating lifts will allow you to practice and to improve each time.
Need a little more direction so that you can be confident about what you’re doing? Check out this free 4-week kettlebell training program with video demos included!
If you’re more into training your core and building a strong, functional body, then our Ultimate Core Training Guide is for you!
Consistency Over Intensity.
This falls inline with the previous tip of “keeping it simple”. Perform your workouts consistently with smart weight choices that challenge you but also allow for perfect technique. Going all out or too heavy, can leave you feeling too sore or worse, injured and you may miss your next workout.
If you’d love to get started with improving your fitness but struggle with staying consistent or worry you may not have time to fit hour long workouts into your schedule then you will love our 30-Day Workout Challenge!
30 days of kettlebell workouts all 20 minutes or less and they each only require 1 kettlebell! Plus, you get access to our app to help keep you accountable and consistent. It’s also an easy way to track progress so that you can see all of your hard work paying off.
Create a “home gym.”
You do not need a lot of space to train at home, but set aside a spot that is free from distractions and where you have room to lift safely.
One or two kettlebells and a 7x7 space that lets you move freely will have you well on your way to seeing the strength and body comp goals you are working toward. Any of the programs we mentioned above will pair nicely with your new “home gym!”
Track your progress.
Video taping yourself is an extremely effective way to track your progress and evaluate your form. Think of it as a football player’s “game tape”. Watching yourself perform your lift will allow you to make adjustments right away.
We love helping people improve their kettlebell technique and get strong! Tag us @be.bellaflex or send us a message if you’d like some help!
Have Fun!
Exercise is meant to enhance your life. You don’t have to spend hours in the gym to get incredible results. Find a type of training that you enjoy and moves you in the direction of your goals. This will help you stay consistent and actually start seeing major results.
While there are some important principles to follow when lifting weights or swinging kettlebells, there is truly no perfect program or movement. The best workout program is the one you will consistently follow and there is going to need to be at least a little bit of fun involved to make that happen.
Even if you don’t enjoy every aspect of training, though, a major bonus is that the carry over from your training will help to make your everyday life more enjoyable, and we think that’s totally worth it!!