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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Chloe Gray

Scared to step foot in the gym? 7 beginner gym workouts that boost fitness and make workouts fun

Beginner gym workouts: A woman strength training at home.

Looking for beginner gym workouts? You're not alone: 40% of people who set New Year resolutions committed to exercising more in 2024, according to Forbes Advisor, and many of those people will be beginners.

Unfortunately, many beginners get scared of heading into workout environments: a survey by The Gym Group found that one in three Brits worry about feeling out of place in the gym or getting gym anxiety. But it doesn't have to be that way - beginner workouts are the perfect way to build confidence using gym equipment, taking up space and feeling more confident while also building strength and fitness.

Even if you're not new to exercise, perhaps typically being a runner or Pilates girl, it's important not to jump straight into advanced gym workouts. Gym training is a different set of skills, movements and load that requires building up to.

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