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First Time at the Gym in Petts Wood? Your Complete Beginners Guide + Free Workouts

If it’s your first time stepping into a gym in Petts Wood or Orpington, you’re not alone in feeling nervous or unsure where to start. Most beginners worry they’ll look out of place, do something wrong, or waste time without seeing results.
The truth is, everyone starts somewhere — and with the right plan, you can go from uncertain beginner to confident lifter faster than you think.
I’m Matt Knight, a personal trainer based at Oakley Fitness Petts Wood, and I help busy professionals go from overweight and unfit to lean, strong, and confident. This guide will show you exactly how to … Read more

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How to warm up properly

How to Warm Up Properly Before Weight Training
Going straight from the changing room to your first heavy set without warming up properly is a good way to make your workout harder than it needs to be — and potentially increase your risk of injury.
If you’re serious about getting stronger, building muscle and improving your physique, your warm-up shouldn’t just be something you do because you think you should.
It should prepare you for the work you’re about to do.
A good warm-up increases body temperature, gets blood moving, takes your joints and muscles through the ranges you’ll be using and, importantly, prepares … Read more

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