My Advice For New Gym Members

Welcome back to another episode of the Curls & Courage podcast and thank you for tuning in!Today’s episode is a fun one! While I love breaking down more advanced fitness and health topics, I also enjoy talking about the basics and working with beginners. So, in this episode, you are going to learn my advice for new gym members.If I were to step foot into the gym for the first time as a beginner, I would use the strategies below:-find a good gym that fits your needs-ask for help and seek fitness guidance if you need it-learn how to manage your "gym anxieties"-plan your workouts ahead of time to optimize productivity and efficiency-prioritize exercise technique vs. load first-warm up properly before each training session-track your progress for better results, motivation, and accountabilityLearn more on how you can apply these strategies as a new gym member to progress in your fitness journey! The gym is where I spend A-LOT of my time, and when I first moved to Miami I remember exploring SEVEN gyms before I found the right fit! If you are new to the gym, know that I am so proud of you and wish you all of the gains! Hope you enjoy the show! Please support Curls and Courage by following, rating, and reviewing the show on any major podcast platform. Know that your support means so much to me! Interested in 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching? I'd love to help you!Reach out to me via email- [email protected] to be a guest on my show? I'd love to host you! Please join the waiting list here.Need high quality supplements? Check out my top supplement brand recommendation: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks00:01-8:04 Intro: My story in finding the best gym in a brand new city and what you should look for when seeking a good gym 8:05-11:18 Where to start if you are new to the gym: how to ask fore help in your fitness journey11:19-12:54 How to manage gym anxiety and boost self confidence 12:55-14:10 How to plan your workouts prior to a strength training session 14:11-16:20 The importance of prioritizing technique vs. load as a beginner in the gym 16:21-17:38 Why you should warm up properly before each strength training session 17:39-23:45 How to track your progress for better success in physical and aesthetic based goals 23:46-24:08 Listener Q & A: What potential challenges come with bikini bodybuilding? 24:09-27:50 The biggest challenges I face as a bikini competitor: work-life balance, stressors, financial commitments, and more!