"What is your fitness level?"
If you are just starting out, don't overthink it! If you are just getting in the gym, just do SOMETHING. Don't analyze workout programs, instead, pick up a weight, go for a run, do some pushups, just do something. Don't just sit on your butt trying to figure which new, trendy workout program holds the secret to a huge chest and six pack abs. Just get in their, break a sweat, start getting some experience and the pieces will start to fall into place.
I started out in the garage with my dad's weight set. Do you think I knew what I was doing? Nope. I did however get stronger, my muscles got bigger, and my confidence grew.
Now if you've been in the gym for a while, yeah, start looking at different kinds of training.
My best advice, do ALL OF THEM. My philosophy is be good at everything in the gym. Work on your strength, your endurance, your core, balance, plyometrics, etc. Why not be good at all of them? Want to lift heavy weights and body build? Go for it. Want to work on your balance, do some functional training.
People will tell you that some programs are better than others and everyone is titled to their own opinion. But truth is they are just that, opinions. Every few years, history repeats itself. I see stuff getting popular again that was deemed dangerous years ago. For example, clean and jerk. I will say this, if you are new to working out, this exercise is probably isn't for you.
Truth be told, all these trainers and fitness gurus aren't God, they don't really know. They will tell you what the latest trends are, their thoughts, the latest study, etc.
Do what works for YOU. If you do a fitness class and you lose 10% body fat and your arms tone up and look great, then do that!
If you do a workout program, get hurt and see no results then obviously that's not the one for you.
What are all the ways to workout you ask? Well, if you have to label them...
General fitness- this is the beginner to average gym goer. Just learning to lift weights. You will progress quickly here.
Bodybuilding - you've been working out for a while and now you are trying to work on specific things, i.e. getting your legs bigger or wider shoulders.
Functional training - this is where you are supposed to apply your workouts to things you do in everyday life.
Sports' Specific training - this is where you train to get better at certain things to help you perform better in sports.
HIIT (High Intensity Intervel Training)- here you do a bunch of different exercises in a circuit, keeping your heart rate up while improving strength and endurance. Ideal for getting leaner.
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