Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard

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I now have time to work out and want to start. But what should I do?

You’ve finally found the time or motivation to start focusing on your body. That’s amazing!

This guide will focus more on strength/resistance training.

Setting Expectations

Let’s begin with setting some expectations.

A very common thing people new to working out say is this. Click on the dropdown to see the response.

• I don’t want to get too bulky. I just want to get toned and have a somewhat aesthetic figure

Here is a realistic rate of muscle gain - for men

(all credit to Jeff Nippard)

Here is a realistic rate of muscle gain - for women

(all credit to Jeff Nippard)

Noob Gains