For many people that don't consider themselves to be athletes or even remotely athletic, going to the gym can seem like an impossible task. The reason many do not join is that they feel they don't know where to start or they will embarrass themselves and look silly.

Before setting foot in a gym you can try bodyweight exercises at home in your living room, bedroom, basement, or even your backyard. Attempting bodyweight exercises is a great way to learn how your body responds to exercise, find your weaknesses and strengths, and build enough strength to lift weights with proper form.

I cannot stress enough how important is to listen to your body and recognize what is a "good" pain from working your muscles, and which is a "bad" pain that could mean injury.