The best beginner workouts for women with Emily Skye

When it comes to exercise, taking the first step is often the hardest part. All those weights, all that workout lingo… It can be confusing and intimidating! But I’m on a mission to make it easy with the perfect beginner workout (or three) to get you moving.

I believe that workout routines for beginners should help you to feel empowered as you learn new skills, build confidence and get results! That’s why I have created dedicated exercise for beginners programs, which you can start any time with your free trial on FIT.

• FIT Foundations, a 6-week program for total beginners that strips away all the barriers to fitness.
• Start Strong, a 4-week at-home program that will help you master the basics of strength training.

To get you started, I’ve unlocked 3 FREE workouts from these FIT programs that you can do at home with just a few simple pieces of exercise equipment. I’ll help you prepare and set up your exercise routine, then lead you through a beginner cardio workout (also known as a HIIT session), a beginner leg workout, and your first taste of training with weights – like a beginner gym workout without the gym!

I know you can do this! And I’ll be with you all the way, coaching you through each workout with form tips and encouragement. Before we get started, let’s take a look at the equipment you’re going to need.

Best exercise equipment for beginners

You don’t need an entire gym’s worth of equipment to nail the best workout for beginners at home. When you’re setting up a workout routine, beginner equipment is as simple as:

• Dumbbells

• Kettlebell

• Exercise mat

• A chair (or bench)

How long should beginners work out for?

What does a good beginner exercise routine look like? Don’t overdo it. As your fitness and endurance grows, you’ll be able to push for more – but as a beginner, stick to 3-5 days per week.

To make it even easier for you, I’ve done all the hard work of scheduling workouts for you – including active rest and recovery days – in both of my beginner programs. In FIT Foundations, I’ll get you started with 3 workout days each week. In Start Strong, we’ll learn the basics of strength training by working out 5 days per week.

Start Strong: Your beginner strength workout

Working out with weights is a great way to burn fat, increase stamina, improve heart health, and build a lean and defined body. This 30-minute beginner strength workout from Start Strong is designed to build power in your lower body (legs, glutes and posterior chain), while boosting your confidence with this style of training.