🟣 The no.1 gym priority

Well hello my saucy sliced salami. 

Let's talk about getting started in the gym.

Because it's fucking terrifying, isn't it?

Walking into what feels like someone else's space.

Where everyone seems to know exactly what they're doing.

While you're stood there like a fucking nun at an orgy. 

Brutal stuff, right?

But what if the reason for all this fuckery was a simple mistake you’re making inside that noggin’ of yours?

A mistake that’s absolutely not your fault by the way.

Let me treat this like a cozy blanket and lay it on you…

If the gym is a scary place for you then your number one priority isn’t doing a certain exercise or lifting a specific weight.

Your number one priority is getting comfortable.

It's why I tell all my newbies to start with the machines.

They're simple, safe and often far away from the free weights section. 

You can get used to lifting weights in different ways. 

Build your confidence.

And going from machine to machine gets you moving around the gym so you’re taking up space in different areas. 

But it’s not just about using machines.

You also need a plan.

Because a plan removes uncertainty.

Without a plan you have to answer these questions…

😱 What machine should I use?
😱 How many reps should I do?
😱 How many sets should I do?
😱 What order should I go in?

Pretty easy to see how this can turn you into an overwhelmed egg, right?

This is why having ANY kind of plan is better than winging it to fuck.

Let’s say you do this for your next workout (all machines):

💪 Leg Press - 3 x 8-12 - 2 mins rest between sets
💪 Chest Press - 3 x 8 - 2 mins rest between sets
💪 Lat Pulldown - 3 x 8-12 - 2 mins rest between sets
💪 Shoulder Press - 3 x 8-12 - 2 mins rest between sets

Or you give this a go: Busy gym workout (not machine based but you only need dumbbells and a bench). 

You have a plan.

You can do a little mental runthrough before you go into the gym. 

And I bet you’ll have a cracking workout. 

If you want the choice of three plans designed to get you crushing workouts then check out the plans we have inside BITS:

🟣 MOVE with Ben

MOVE is perfect if you’re doing something like couch to 5k or working towards a big event like a marathon. Ben's program builds the strength that makes everything in life feel easier. 

🟣 BUILD with Soph

Want to sculpt a body that looks as strong as it feels? Sophia has you covered! BUILD is about building strength while creating shape in all the right places. 

🟣 STRONG with Rach (hey that’s me!)

This is your chance to train alongside me as we focus on the big three - squats, bench, and deadlifts - with programming that's helped countless women go from "I could never lift that" to "watch me load up these plates”.

Check out the BITS App here: Join BITS

Oh and just a heads up…

I’ve got a tear jerker coming your way on Sunday.

I cannot wait to share this incredible woman’s story with you.

Big love,

Rachel 🥰