New to the Gym? Start here.

Getting started in the gym can be scary, so many different products available to help your needs, people shoving recommendations down your throat, it can be overwhelming. This is a simple list of things I personally use in the gym just about every time I go, and I stand by their quality.

First, my headphones. Absolutely essential in my opinion. Many listen to podcasts or audio books while they work out, but I can't get through a workout without music. It helps me focus, get hyped to push as hard as I can, and keeps me on task. These I have linked below are the Sony WH-CH720N, quite a mouthful, I know, but they are a budget friendly option that I have been personally been using for over 2 years now, and I love them. As is common with sony, they have fantastic noise cancelling and transparency modes, and great sound quality, without the premium price tag.

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Next is my watch. A bit basic, but the Apple Watch SE does all that I care for and more. It has a good battery life, easily lasting me all day, tracks my steps, heart rates, and even has compatibility with the app I use to track my workouts. Also a more budget-friendly option compared to some options, you can't go wrong with the trusty Apple Watch. If you don't have an iPhone, or just want an even more budget-friendly option, I can also recommend the CMF Watch Pro 2, or 3, though I only personally have the 2. Has an honestly insane battery life, but a little less compatibility compared to the Apple Watch.

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Now, if you've been looking into weightlifting a lot, chances are you've heard a bit about lifting straps. There are many options out there, and from my experience, it doesn't matter too much which brand you go with. These help a TON with hitting your back muscles, getting rid of that pesky grip strength limiting your back gains. They really do make a huge difference, and I can't recommend them enough. First week using a pair, I PR'd on just about every back exercise I was doing, and my back was properly blasted the next day.

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And honestly, those 3 options are plenty to get you started in the gym. You don't actually even need any of these to get a good workout in, but they're useful tools if implemented correctly. Full disclosure, the links below each recommendation are affiliate links, so I'll earn a bit of money if you do purchase anything using my links. More than anything, thank you for reading this far, and I hope I've helped you get started in your fitness journey. If you're looking for tips on which workouts to do and why, check out my other article here.