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| Meta Title | The Workout Routine for Beginners You Need To Try, According to a Personal Trainer. Nike.com |
| Meta Description | A Nike NYC trainer designed this beginner workout routine just for you. |
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| Boilerpipe Text | This beginner-friendly 30- to- 50-minute workout can improve range of motion,
core strength
, upper and lower body strength, and even cardiovascular endurance. This workout is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Note: You’ll need to be in the gym or have a full home setup to complete the following circuit. Consider completing this circuit one to three times per week, with at least
one rest day
in between your active days.
What you’ll need:
A mat
A bench
A set (or two) of dumbbells
Here’s what to expect in the workout:
After a warm-up, you’ll run through five different exercises performed as a circuit. You’ll squat, bridge, push, pull, and top it off with a short burst of conditioning — a boon for
cardiovascular health
and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Aim to repeat the circuit two times to start, taking 90 seconds of rest between rounds. Try and rest only as needed between each movement — though if you need more, take it. As you become more familiar with the exercises, you may feel motivated to increase the amount of sets you do.
Before starting any new workout, be sure to check in with a physician or related health professional. This is especially the case if you have any underlying conditions, musculoskeletal pain, or other health issues that could hinder your ability to safely perform certain movements. |
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# Starting To Build a Fitness Routine? Try This Trainer-Approved Workout for Beginners
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Last updated: May 17, 2023
7 min read

A workout routine for beginners — or any level — doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.
Whether you’re kicking off a new fitness regimen or getting back into one, the most effective workout routine for beginners is one you can stick to. Below, check out this full-body workout for beginners, from [warm-up](https://www.nike.com/a/running-warm-up) to cooldown, that teaches the essentials of functional movement and serves as a blueprint for long-term progress.
(Related: [How To Start Weight Lifting, According to Trainers](https://www.nike.com/a/how-to-start-lifting-weights))
## What To Know Before Getting Started
This beginner-friendly 30- to- 50-minute workout can improve range of motion, [core strength](https://www.nike.com/a/best-core-strengthening-exercises), upper and lower body strength, and even cardiovascular endurance. This workout is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Note: You’ll need to be in the gym or have a full home setup to complete the following circuit. Consider completing this circuit one to three times per week, with at least [one rest day](https://www.nike.com/a/rest-day-workout) in between your active days.
What you’ll need:
- [A mat](https://www.nike.com/a/best-yoga-mat)
- A bench
- A set (or two) of dumbbells
Here’s what to expect in the workout:
After a warm-up, you’ll run through five different exercises performed as a circuit. You’ll squat, bridge, push, pull, and top it off with a short burst of conditioning — a boon for [cardiovascular health](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322789/) and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Aim to repeat the circuit two times to start, taking 90 seconds of rest between rounds. Try and rest only as needed between each movement — though if you need more, take it. As you become more familiar with the exercises, you may feel motivated to increase the amount of sets you do.
Before starting any new workout, be sure to check in with a physician or related health professional. This is especially the case if you have any underlying conditions, musculoskeletal pain, or other health issues that could hinder your ability to safely perform certain movements.
## Follow This Workout Routine for Beginners
## Warm-Up Series
1. Walkouts — repeat 5 times
2. Dynamic Runner’s Lunge (or World’s Greatest Stretch) — repeat 5 times each side
3. Hamstring Scoops — 10 reps with alternating legs
4. Quad Pulls — 10 reps, alternating legs
5. Knee Hugs — 10 reps alternating legs
6. Low Plank — hold for 20 seconds
7. Side Plank — hold for 20 seconds for each side
8. Bird Dog — hold for 20 seconds for each side
9. Knee supported push-up — 10 reps
(Related: [6 Top Reasons To Try Circuit Training](https://www.nike.com/a/what-is-circuit-training-benefits))
## The Circuit
1. # 1\.Squat to Bench
[Squatting](https://www.nike.com/a/squat-benefits-to-your-body) is a foundational movement that strengthens the leg muscles. The movement targets everything from your quads, [hamstrings](https://www.nike.com/a/loosen-your-lower-back-or-hamstrings), glutes, calves and even core. For this variation, start by standing about a foot’s length away from a bench, and your body facing away from the bench.
1. Begin in the squat position with your legs level with each other about shoulder-width apart and with all 10 toes pointing forward.
2. Take a strong inhale from your belly, brace your core, and push your hips back and down until the glutes gently tap the bench.
3. As you lower down to the bench, think about sitting into a chair with an upright posture.
4. Once you gently tap the bench, exhale and imagine pushing the ground away, as you straighten your legs to a standing position.
This squat variation can inform future hip mobility required for a deep squat by getting you comfortable sitting back and down into the bottom range of motion.
Pro tip: To progress this movement, hold a dumbbell in a goblet grip at your chest by holding the dumbbell vertically with both hands gripping underneath the top of the weight.
Perform 8 to 10 reps.
2. # 2\.Single-Arm Dumbbell Floor Press
One-sided movements are beneficial for beginners because they can help even out any muscular imbalances. Floor pressing helps to strengthen your chest, shoulders, and triceps as you push the weight away from yourself.
1. Start by sitting upright on your mat with the dumbbell set vertically on the floor to your right-hand side.
2. Grip the dumbbell in your right hand and gently pull the weight to your chest as you roll back so you are laying on your mat.
3. Bend your knees with your feet firmly planted on the ground, squeeze and pull your shoulder blades away from your ears to maintain upper body posture, and maintain a natural arch in your lower back.
4. Use your non-weighted hand — in this case your left hand — to help push the weight straight up so that it is hovering above your chest.
5. Think about making the letter "A" with your arm and torso. Feel a stretch in the top corner of your chest as you lower and let out a controlled exhale as you push the weight away from you.
6. Your palms should be facing forward toward your legs throughout the exercise. This is your starting position.
7. Now, take an inhale to brace your body and lower the dumbbell away from your body but level to your chest, keeping your wrist firm and fist stacked above your elbow. Your elbow position should be about a 45-degree angle from your body.
Perform 8 to 10 reps on each arm.
3. # 3\.Glute Bridge
Bridges strengthen your glutes and core — two areas that tend to become underactive from sedentary postures, such as sitting and lying down.
1. Start by lying on your back with your arms down to your side resting on the mat.
2. Bend your knees and plant your feet hip width apart on the ground so that your heels are directly beneath your knees — you should be able to just touch your heels with your fingertips extended to your side. This is your starting position.
3. Then, inhale to brace your core and exhale as you push your heels firmly into the ground to lift your pelvis and torso up into a bridge position.
4. In this top position, tuck your pelvis, brace your core muscles, and keep your upper shoulders and head resting on the mat.
5. Hold for a moment to feel your glutes squeeze as your heels drive downward. Inhale as you slowly lower your pelvis to the floor. Repeat.
(Related: [7 Variations of Glute Bridges That Will Shake Up Your Next Workout](https://www.nike.com/a/glute-bridges-exercise))
Pro Tip: If you don’t feel your glutes activated during this movement, try raising your toes off the ground to emphasize pushing down from your heels.
Once you feel comfortable with the body weight variation of this exercise, you can add weight into the mix by holding a dumbbell on your hip crease or try single-leg versions.
Perform 15 to 20 reps.
4. # 4\.Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
Dumbbell rows train the upper back muscles around your shoulder blades and your lats that stretch down the side of your back. These muscles help with upper body posture and support your lower back.
1. Place a dumbbell on the ground on the right side of the bench.
2. Next, set your body by placing the non-rowing hand, which in this instance is the left hand, and the left knee on the bench.
3. Your left hand should be directly below your chest and your left knee directly below your hip.
4. Plant the right foot on the ground and bend the right knee slightly. This leg will support you as you row the right arm.
5. Now, grab the dumbbell with your right hand and maintain a neutral spine (or flat back) by pulling your shoulders away from your ears and bracing your core.
6. With your palm facing the bench, inhale, brace your body and exhale while pulling the weight toward your hip bone.
7. Tightly glide the elbow up your body while keeping your wrist firm and torso squared with the bench. Imagine squeezing your shoulder blade toward your spine.
8. Once the weight has reached your waist, hold that position for a moment and then gently return to the starting position.
Perform 8 to 10 reps on each arm.
5. # 5\.Jumping Jacks
Each round finishes up with 30 seconds of jumping jacks, a conditioning drill that elevates your working heart rate and improves your cardiovascular endurance. Having a base of cardiovascular endurance means your body will have greater capacity to do more work in the future. Not to mention, jumping jacks come with a [host of other benefits](https://www.nike.com/a/benefits-of-jumping-jacks), and they are relatively simple to modify by slowing down the tempo or stepping out one leg and arm at a time without jumping.
Perform for 30 seconds.
## Cooldown Series
Complete this cooldown once you’re completely done with your workout.
1. Child’s Pose — hold for 20 seconds
2. Thread the Needle — hold for 20 seconds for each arm
3. Lying Hamstring Stretch — hold for 20 seconds for each leg
4. Lying Knee Hug — hold for 20 seconds for each leg
5. Lying Figure Four Stretch — hold for 20 seconds for each leg
## The Bottom Line
Again, the best workout routine for beginners is one that you can commit to. Feeling run-down or tired? Taking your foot off the gas for a day or two is totally fine, too. In fact, it may even help [boost your recovery](https://www.nike.com/a/how-many-rest-days-a-week).
Words by Darren Tomasso, Nike NYC Trainer, [NASM-PES](https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/fitness-specializations/performance-enhancement-specialist) and USATF-certified running coach

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| Readable Markdown | This beginner-friendly 30- to- 50-minute workout can improve range of motion, [core strength](https://www.nike.com/a/best-core-strengthening-exercises), upper and lower body strength, and even cardiovascular endurance. This workout is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Note: You’ll need to be in the gym or have a full home setup to complete the following circuit. Consider completing this circuit one to three times per week, with at least [one rest day](https://www.nike.com/a/rest-day-workout) in between your active days.
What you’ll need:
- [A mat](https://www.nike.com/a/best-yoga-mat)
- A bench
- A set (or two) of dumbbells
Here’s what to expect in the workout:
After a warm-up, you’ll run through five different exercises performed as a circuit. You’ll squat, bridge, push, pull, and top it off with a short burst of conditioning — a boon for [cardiovascular health](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322789/) and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Aim to repeat the circuit two times to start, taking 90 seconds of rest between rounds. Try and rest only as needed between each movement — though if you need more, take it. As you become more familiar with the exercises, you may feel motivated to increase the amount of sets you do.
Before starting any new workout, be sure to check in with a physician or related health professional. This is especially the case if you have any underlying conditions, musculoskeletal pain, or other health issues that could hinder your ability to safely perform certain movements. |
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