Coach's tips · Folsom, CA

How do I start working out if I've never been to a gym?

Gabriel Flores
Gabriel Flores, personal trainer
1 min read · Updated Oct 2026

The short answer

Start with one day.Then do it again.

You don't have to figure it all out first. Nobody walks into a gym knowing what they're doing.

How to start

  1. 1

    Pick a day

    Waiting for Monday is how a whole month goes by. Pick a day this week and go. The first day is the hardest, and you only have to do it once.

  2. 2

    Find a plan

    Walk in with no plan and you'll wander around for 20 minutes, then go home. Get a program, or someone to build one for you, so you know what to do when you walk in.

  3. 3

    Stick to it

    Most people quit here. One week in, you won't look or feel different. Keep going anyway. Your results come from the days you didn't feel like going and went.

"Starting a fitness journey was daunting for me since I was intimidated with gym equipment."

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You already know this part

You've heard it a hundred times, and it's all true.

Knowing what to do was never the problem. Doing it, one day at a time, is.

If that's you, you're not behind. You're on day one.

Quick questions

What if I'm really out of shape?
That's where most people start. Your first session meets you where you are, and we build from there.
How often should a beginner work out?
Two days a week is a good start. Once that feels normal, go to three.

Try it first

Your first session is free. It's just you and me in a private studio, so nobody's watching you figure it out.

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