1: DON’T be scared or worried by strength training! Not all strength training requires ridiculously heavy weights!

2:DO Add balance and flexibility into the routine! This will help prevent injury.

3:DO Socialize, do it with friends! Meet up with friends or join a group exercise is easier and fun in a group.

4:DO Drink water during and after training, drinking water is VITAL to wash away toxin, regulate body temperature and transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy. 

5: DO Keep a protein rich diet! Eating protein will help in muscle repair.  A high protein diet can protect you from losing muscle and DO Replenish glycogen stores after training! Eating carbohydrates after training will maximize glycogen re-synthesis

6:Plan for extra warmup and recovery time. Take your time and start off easy with bodyweight excercises.

7:DO Try to create a regular sleeping pattern! Try and achieve 8 hours of undisturbed sleep each night.

8: DON’T forget about your mental health! Keeping your mind happy and active is just as important as functional fitness.

9:Try to strength train twice a week, but DON’T get disheartened if this docent happen.

10:DO set goals and have fun! No matter how little or small. A sense of acheivment helps motivate. Make the exercises ENJOYABLE.

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