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be super careful on the treadmill if you're new to the machine

ease into a weekly routine; don't go from once a month to every single day

watch tutorials on youtube on how to use machines in the very beginning. grab a routine and write it in a of paper

it's ok to ask someone if you use a weight machine in between their sets if you're sitting around waiting. just try to follow proper gym etiquette when you do

practice your bodyweight and mat exercises at home before you tackle them on the gym floor

take advantage of any of the 'free' personal training sessions that may be offered to you when you sign up

weight machine after you're done using it

you know those songs that make you want to strut when you listen to them walking down the street? a playlist full of them

use a machine in the front row if other people are distracting

keep going. right now it might be super crowded

give yourself a pat on the back

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january is the time when a lot of people finally take up fitness

so we asked members of the buzzfeed community and fitness experts

that fits your individual needs

get familiar

take time to learn where everything is in the gym so you're not constantly walking around looking confused

try starting

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start slow! going from once a month to six times a week will burn you out and lead to injury and exhaustion — which will make you feel defeated

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if you afford it

if a trainer isn't in your budget

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do some research and educate yourself before you start

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here's an awesome resource to get you started

master bodyweight movement before adding weight

use tutorials on bodybuidling.com

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walk into the weight room having planned out your weight exercises

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t your progress and make to-do lists

do some dynamic stretches before your workout

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click here to find more information why static stretching is best

use pinterest to find different workout plans that you print and bring to the gym

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check out the buzzfeed health fitness pinterest board

watch fitness channels on youtube that demonstrate lifting

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here are amazing youtube channels to get you started

never feel bad asking

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here are bodyweight exercises and ab exercises to get you started

instructional classes if your gym offers them

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wear headphones and go into your own little world

headphones in

just try to move

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hold a "power pose" in the mirror before your workout

view this video on youtube

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always re your weights

—matta7four

bring a towel

listen tp a playlist of songs that make you want to - werk

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here are some playlists to get you started

imagine you're an actor training

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—niamalicious

go to the gym at a time when it's em if you're nervous the crowds

around at night

find exercises you actually enjoy instead of forcing yourself to do things you hate

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elliptical in the front row. that way i don't have to look at other people exercising in front of me

—lgrillo

try to be mindful and positive towards other gym-goers

be respectful of your fellow gym goers. don't leave weights lying around

—mrctheamazing

try to make some new gym buddies while you're at it

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get to know other people in the gym — even saying hi helps

—tharsicav

just keep going to the gym even when it feels like you're not getting better — don't give up

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