If you've just started going to the gym, it can be difficult to know how to get the most from your gym session. Unless you've been attending gyms in London for months or years, aside from the basics and what you've been shown in your induction, it's highly unlikely that you'll know how to work out properly as an individual.
Whilst it is always recommended you work with one of the instructors to ensure you carry out the most suitable exercises for you, there are some points that everyone can take onboard so to get the best from their time at the gym.
1. Always, always, always warm up and stretch - one of the most common mistakes that new people to the gym make is that they fail to warm up and stretch properly, increasing the risk of them causing injury to their body.
Although it's advised you research and learn warm up exercises and stretches for the parts of your body that you're going to be working on, the foundations for any warm up routine should be calf and thigh stretches, arm stretches and torso stretches and then 10 minutes brisk walking or light jogging on a treadmill.
Carrying out this routine will ensure that your body is warmed up to a sufficient level for the exercises it's about to be put through.
And don't forget to do the same after your workout session, too.
2. Start with cardio - the first exercises you should carry out are those which increase your heart rate. Known as cardiovascular exercises (or cardio for short), they're fantastic for building up your level of fitness and stamina and help considerably with weight loss.
What's also important about cardio is that if you're overweight and are trying to develop your muscles, you'll find it difficult to see any noticeable differences if you don't do cardio exercises first - your muscles will be growing, but the excess weight you're carrying will in effect be hiding them.
3. Don't overdo the muscle building - unless you're trying to bulk up considerably, keep the exercises that build your noticeable muscles (i.e., your biceps or pectorals) down to a comfortable level.
With exercises such as bicep curls, for those who aren't looking to increase their muscle size considerably, the action itself will be effective enough for you and therefore you shouldn't strain yourself trying to lift weights that are overly heavy.
4. Try and not do any exercises you don't enjoy - whatever your aim is at the gym, whether it's to lose weight or to gain a six pack and toned stomach, it's important that you don't carry out any exercises that you don't enjoy, as unless you're extremely dedicated, you'll find it difficult to keep motivated.
There are various ways to carry out most exercises, so just look around if you don't like one type. For example, whilst running on the treadmill is a great cardio exercise, it's not by any means the only one available and using the exercise bike, rowing machine or simply swimming are all great alternatives.
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For more information about gyms in London, visit the Fitness First website.
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