If you’re new to the world of fitness or just getting back into it after a break, incorporating resistance training into your workout routine can help you build strength, increase muscle tone, and improve your overall fitness level. And with Mike Adams PT, a personal trainer based in South London, you can start your resistance training journey with expert guidance and support.
Here are five resistance training exercises for beginners that you can try at Gymbox Bank or Gymbox Old Street, where Mike Adams PT primarily trains his clients:
- Bodyweight Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lower yourself down into a squat, keeping your weight in your heels and your chest up. Aim to get your thighs parallel to the ground before standing back up. Repeat for 10-12 reps.
- Push-ups: Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart, and lower yourself down until your chest nearly touches the ground. Push back up to plank position and repeat for 10-12 reps.
- Dumbbell Rows: Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight. Pull the dumbbells up to your sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Lower the dumbbells back down and repeat for 10-12 reps.
- Lunges: Step forward with one foot and lower your body down until your front thigh is parallel to the ground. Push back up to standing and repeat on the other leg. Aim for 10-12 reps on each side.
- Resistance Band Bicep Curls: Stand on the center of a resistance band and hold the handles with your palms facing up. Curl the handles up towards your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top. Lower the handles back down and repeat for 10-12 reps.
Incorporating these resistance training exercises into your workout routine can help you build strength, increase muscle tone, and improve your overall fitness level. And with Mike Adams PT as your personal trainer, you can receive expert guidance and support throughout your fitness journey in the South London area, including Clapham, Bank, and Old Street.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your session with Mike Adams PT and start your resistance training journey today!
