Fitness Tips for Beginner Athletes

If you're a beginner fitness enthusiast, you'll want to watch this video. Here, we've put together a list of tips for getting started as an athlete, from finding the right equipment to developing a routine that's right for you. We hope that this information will help you on your fitness journey, and that you'll reach your fitness goals soon!

SOURCES:

American College of Sports Medicine: "Off the Couch and Active: When to see a Physician Before Exercising."

American Council on Exercise: "Strength Training 101," "Why is it important to vary my workout routines?" "What should I eat before and after my morning, afternoon or evening workout?" "Eat Well to Stay Motivated and Energized," "Healthy Hydration."

Harvard Health Publications: "Keeping your strength training routine fresh, from Harvard's Strength and Power Training Special Health Report," "10 Tips for Exercising Safely."

Kansas State University: "Should You Eat Before or After Exercise?"

Pete McCall, exercise physiologist, American Council on Exercise.

Nemours Foundation.

Dori Ricci, fitness consultant, Target Training, New York.

ToughMudder.com.

University of Arizona: "Strength Training with Elastic Bands."

WarriorDash.com.