How to create your own workout routine-part 1!

How to create your own fitness plan, part 1!
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1️⃣: choose how many days you can realistically make it to the gym EACH week since consistency is key (Don’t get burntout trying to do too much-make it effective for your time). 3? 4? 5?
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(Hitting muscle groups 2x during the week will help develop that muscle/lose fat better).
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If 3: do 1 upper body day, 1 lower body day and 1 full body day
If 4: 2 upper and 2 lower
If 5: 2 upper, 2 lower and 1 total body
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2️⃣From there, choose 4-5 exercises per day for each group (don’t do too many otherwise you’ll be running around & not focusing on mind/muscle connection):
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🦵Lower body examples- squats, leg extensions, leg curls, walking lunges, smith machine lunges, etc.
💪🏼Upper body examples- shoulder press, chest press, tricep pushdown, cable bicep curl, etc.
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🏋🏼‍♀️Start with machines if you’re new so you can understand how a movement should feel and then work your way into the free weights area.
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💻You can type in things like “upper body workouts” in the IG search bar (among with google, YouTube and Pinterest) and work from there!
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✨I will say though that if you’re new to the gym-hiring a coach who understands how to set up progressive workouts for you to be continually challenging and effective will be incredibly beneficial
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(check out coachedbycait.com for more info!)
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BUT if you want to create your own-there are SO many resources.
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📅Be on the lookout tomorrow’s post discussing sets/reps and when to change your workouts!
Do you prefer gym workouts or at home workouts?