Beginner Advice for Your First Month at the Gym

"Your imagination is your preview to life's coming attractions." Albert Einstein Ready to be a Gym Pro? You're determined. This is the year you're going to start hitting the gym. What exactly do you do when you get there, though? All the machines, classes and weight rooms can be confusing, so we broke it down for you, week by week! Print out this handy cheat sheet and learn how to get the most out of your first month. Drop These Bad Habits Losing weight can be tricky. Even if you think you're doing all the right things, there are a few sneaky habits that might be sabotaging your success. Find out if you're guilty of any of these surprising mistakes. The Next Big Thing Want to know what's going to be hot on Pinterest before it happens? We consulted some of our favorite nutritionists and personal trainers to pick their brains about the up-and-coming trends for 2017. The Runner's Pedestal Despite years of high school sports, passing obsessions with Pilates, then yoga, then HIIT workouts, one writer couldn't shake the desire to be part of the running trend. Discover why she's giving up the envy this year and get inspired to start appreciating your own strengths. FamilyTech: Bringing Sanity To Family Turn over a new leaf this year for you and your family with a suite of apps that will have your kids begging to do chores! Download FamilyTech's apps and start getting things done at home. Sweat With Jessica Smith Lose Weight by the Numbers This is Your Year! Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails