Achieve your fitness goals with a starter set

Want to tone up? You don't have to go to the gym! You can simply start working out at home. With a home starter kit, you'll have all the equipment you need to get started with your workout. But how do you start exercising? How do you ensure you're doing it right? And how do you achieve your goals? We'll give you some helpful tips!

Working out at home has numerous advantages. The biggest advantage is that you can exercise at a time that suits you best. Plus, you don't have to leave the house, which saves you a lot of time. Another added benefit is that you can work out undisturbed at your own pace and you don't have to wait for other people to use the fitness equipment.

Good preparation is half the job

As with all sports, good preparation is half the battle. This also applies to fitness. By preparing well and gaining knowledge, you'll achieve results much faster. Muscles develop not only during training, but also when you eat and rest.

Tip 1: Invest in good materials

Planning on working out at home? Then it's important to invest in good equipment. Make sure you have some variety by purchasing a variety of equipment. This will prevent you from getting bored quickly. With a complete home starter set from Gorilla Sports, you'll have all the essential materials you need for an effective workout. This set includes an ab wheel , an ab bench , a dumbbell set , push-up bars , and a 2.2-liter water bottle . So, you'll be well on your way! (Click here to view the complete set)

Tip 2: Start with light weights

Many people make the beginner's mistake of immediately using a heavy weight. Training with too heavy a weight not only increases the risk of a nasty injury, but you also teach yourself incorrect technique. And once you've mastered a technique, it's difficult to change it. So start with a light weight. Once you've mastered the exercises, you can gradually increase the weight. Don't force anything, though.

Tip 3: Train muscle groups a maximum of twice a week

Did you know that your muscles don't grow in the gym? They grow while you're recovering. This recovery process takes about 48 hours. Even if your goal is to build muscular arms or legs, doing the same exercises and training the same muscle groups every day is pointless. You're very likely to overtrain quickly. So, train a muscle group a maximum of twice a week and ensure you get plenty of rest in between.

Tip 4: Don't focus too much on getting a six-pack

Is your goal to develop a six-pack? Then first make sure your body fat percentage has dropped somewhat. You can achieve this by eating healthily and exercising regularly. You can do a hundred sit-ups every day, but if your body fat percentage is too high, you won't get visible abs.

The most effective way to burn calories is by doing compound exercises. These exercises work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Well-known examples of compound exercises are the deadlift, squat, and bench press.

Tip 5: Don't just do cardio

Cardio can help you burn some extra calories, but don't do it alone. If you want to tone up, it's important to also do strength training. This increases your muscle mass and gives you a more defined silhouette, making you look slimmer. Strength training burns calories and boosts your metabolism. So you'll continue to burn calories even after your workout. With Gorilla Sports starter sets , you can perform numerous exercises and quickly build more muscle mass.

Tip 6: Drink enough water

Did you know that your body is made up of about 70 percent water? So you understand that water is crucial for numerous bodily functions. During exercise, you'll sweat, which causes you to lose fluids. So make sure you drink enough water. Always carry a bottle with you so you can replenish any fluids you lose.

Increased need for moisture

When you exercise regularly, your body needs more fluids. This is because you sweat more. So try to drink at least two liters of water every day. Drinking enough water offers numerous health benefits. Water flushes waste from your body, boosts your metabolism, prevents muscle soreness, and contributes to healthy brain function.

Tip 7: Eat enough

Want to exercise at home to lose weight? Eating less seems logical. However, this isn't smart. If you eat too little, your body doesn't get enough nutrients. It then breaks down muscle mass to produce energy. You'll become thinner, but not more toned. Your skin will sag, and your muscle mass will disappear. You can prevent this effect by lowering your body fat percentage and maintaining your muscle mass. Increased muscle mass, in turn, leads to increased fat burning, which in turn burns more calories. So make sure you eat slightly fewer calories than your body burns. You can go a long way by eating healthy and choosing proteins and healthy snacks more often.

Do you actually want to gain weight? Then it's important to consume more calories than you burn. This will help you build more muscle mass. Don't overdo it, though. Every body is different and can only build a certain amount of muscle mass. Eating more won't automatically lead to more muscle mass.

Listen to your body

The most important thing is to listen to your body. When you feel your muscles need more protein, eat a protein-rich meal or drink a protein shake.

Tip 8: Make sure you get enough sleep

Your muscles grow best when you get enough sleep. So make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night.

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