How to Use Gym Equipment | Beginner's Guide

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    Hello, my loves!
    Going to the gym can already be hard enough itself, nevertheless learning how to use any of the equipment! Therefore, I've compiled a video of some basic gym equipment most gyms should have.
    Know that many machines operate similarly (as you'll see in the video), so even though I'm not covering all the machines in the entire world, you should be able to successfully work most machines using these same methods.
    Always be sure to refer back to the instructions on the machine if you need help and never ever be afraid to ask someone for assistance!
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  • @naomikong
    @naomikong  Před 4 lety +592

    Hey, there! 👋🏼
    Be sure to check out my other videos on how to use gym equipment linked in the description above ❎ that include: "Free Weights", "Cables", "Upper Body Machines", and "Lower Body Machines"!
    ❓If you have any other fitness questions for me, make sure to search the topic you have a question about across my channel to see if I might already have a video about it!
    Have the best day, babes. 💙

    • @rubymendez388
      @rubymendez388 Před 3 lety

      Thank you for being so generous!!

    • @sadiyaakter8536
      @sadiyaakter8536 Před 3 lety

      do u live in uk?

    • @lerato_lee
      @lerato_lee Před 3 lety +3

      I was extremely nervous today

    • @morgankaysen2218
      @morgankaysen2218 Před 2 lety

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      I was dumb lost the login password. I love any tricks you can offer me!

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      @maximiliankaysen1425 Před 2 lety

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  • @09mkmkmk
    @09mkmkmk Před 6 lety +12853

    cant even begin to tell you how much gym anxiety i had because i didnt wanna look like an idiot not knowing how to adjust the equipment and such. thank you for this!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +214

      09mkmkmk Awh, of course! Sending all the love ur way and wishing u the best of luck! 💖

    • @catrice1296
      @catrice1296 Před 5 lety +21

      me too

    • @JH-ge5kz
      @JH-ge5kz Před 5 lety +282

      Same, I only stick to like two machines as I’m scared to use the other ones, and I use the ones furthest away from everyone. It sucks

    • @Minajafarie
      @Minajafarie Před 5 lety +126

      Well this happened to me, today was my first day in gym! And i didn't know how to use any of the equipment, and i felt so bad

    • @tinehermans2757
      @tinehermans2757 Před 5 lety +18

      Same! I was so afraid to go!

  • @UnathleticFitness
    @UnathleticFitness Před 4 lety +8300

    Good luck to everyone going to the gym for the first time, remember we all started where you are 👍

  • @vinnyneang7252
    @vinnyneang7252 Před 2 lety +3697

    Gyms should start offering tutorials on how to use their machines when you first get a membership to cut out the embarrassment and anxiety of asking for help. It would save people a lot of trouble

    • @cretnotonic
      @cretnotonic Před 2 lety +310

      Yes, like Orientation on your first day. I want to know how to use everything even if I don't plan on using it.

    • @kalihitino
      @kalihitino Před 2 lety +173

      Yes, and they would probably keep alot more members doing an orientation.

    • @sammii9209
      @sammii9209 Před 2 lety +92

      In fairness, Gyms are meant to teach you these things so you don't hurt yourself. The ones in the UK often do an induction where you get shown things plus go through a plan with what helps the individual.

    • @Twelly93
      @Twelly93 Před 2 lety +115

      I agree. The only reason I would guess that they don't is a subtle way to get people to hire a personal trainer

    • @stilettoheel3543
      @stilettoheel3543 Před 2 lety +16

      When I joined I asked for someone to show me how to use the equipment I was interested in using. They showed me.

  • @psi_lucid
    @psi_lucid Před 4 lety +2863

    Me a confused baby Yoda at the gym: pretends I’m catching my breath and scrolling through my Spotify playlist while actually googling how to use machines

  • @cassidy.98
    @cassidy.98 Před 4 lety +2059

    1:20 : Leg Press
    2:41 : Assisted Pull Up/Dips
    3:42 : Pec Fly/Rear Delt
    4:39 : Leg Extension
    5:28 : Cables
    6:14 : Lat Pull Down
    6:45 : Seated Cable Row
    7:11: Squat Rack
    8:20 : Smith Machine
    8:57 : How to Adjust a Bench

  • @orangeaid
    @orangeaid Před 6 lety +4611

    i go to the gym like "??????¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ wheres the treadmill"

  • @Misoill
    @Misoill Před 5 lety +1458

    LMFAO this was me til I registered how much I was paying monthly for my membership. Then I grabbed a employee and made them explain how to use every machine I wanted to use 😁.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +141

      aiMislit LOOL YOU ARE THE BEST. 😂😂🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @VK-bf7ut
      @VK-bf7ut Před 4 lety +25

      Fucking props

    • @TheMeganWho
      @TheMeganWho Před 4 lety +61

      Well yes thats what everyone should do, the trainers help is included in the memebership

    • @its_taz6717
      @its_taz6717 Před 4 lety +6

      I wanna do this

    • @elizabethbeveridge3600
      @elizabethbeveridge3600 Před 4 lety +98

      I’m actually an employee at PF - PLEASE do this!! It’s your membership that you pay for, so you deserve the help you need. We would much rather have someone ask for help than feel useless and embarrassed at a gym.

  • @peroxideprincess2339
    @peroxideprincess2339 Před 5 lety +3097

    I wish my gym even got this empty

    • @papasalt8823
      @papasalt8823 Před 4 lety +128

      In my gym there is rarely ever anyone in the free weights section, and even on the machines it is quite empty, lucky me :)

    • @8BitGamer4life
      @8BitGamer4life Před 4 lety +21

      Planet fitness is great.

    • @brzo.
      @brzo. Před 4 lety +9

      PF in Iowa at 2 PM. You're welcome.

    • @jmp3479
      @jmp3479 Před 4 lety +71

      University gyms are just literally never gonna be empty

    • @saradeen3984
      @saradeen3984 Před 4 lety +2

      Me too😢

  • @kaitlynkho5
    @kaitlynkho5 Před 6 lety +1985

    Can you do workouts for beginners at the gym? (Like legs, arms, chest, etc.?)

  • @copypaste1358
    @copypaste1358 Před 3 lety +507

    Bro they should implement some classes at every gym that teach you how to use each machine, this looks so complicated lmao

    • @thundertailsilverfox
      @thundertailsilverfox Před 3 lety +55

      My gym has trainers that you can ask.
      But I'm too socially awkward/ nervous to ask 😅

    • @pinkegg3179
      @pinkegg3179 Před 2 lety +15

      they do, it's called personal training and hella expensive lol I've become so depended on my trainer that I don't even know how to adjust the machines as he does it for me.... that's why I'm here

    • @passdaboof
      @passdaboof Před 2 lety +8

      at UK gyms u get a free induction when you sign up and they show u how to use everything lol

    • @Nicole-su4xt
      @Nicole-su4xt Před 2 lety +3

      @@passdaboof yeah In my gym in Germany too. And I can always ask a trainer about a specific machine

    • @hbanana970
      @hbanana970 Před 2 lety +9

      And then make the class “required when you join” so it’s not awkward asking or help. Like “look at those guys. They signed up for the newbie class” lol

  • @SharksRule567
    @SharksRule567 Před 4 lety +179

    One of the biggest things that has prevented me from seeing the effects of working out is my hesitance to do anything beyond cardio out of fear of looking stupid. So thank you for this video. I appreciate it.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 4 lety +6

      Erin Rose Of course! Happy to be of help. 🥰 I posted a few more updates videos on how to use gym equipment linked in the description! ❤️

    • @puddleduck1405
      @puddleduck1405 Před 10 měsíci +1

      SAME BRUHH

  • @sugarstephb8028
    @sugarstephb8028 Před 3 lety +227

    I’ve always been nervous to go to the gym, but recently my husband and I started going together. That helped, but both of us have been intimated by not knowing how to use a lot of the machines, but I’ve gotten tired of worrying what others think of me! I’m doing this for my health, and I won’t let anyone stop me from doing what I need to do to get in shape and feel good!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 3 lety +3

      SugarSteph B So much YES, sis! Keep on at it! Let’s get those gainz! 💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥

    • @rainboow567
      @rainboow567 Před 2 lety +3

      First you don't know, then you know! Simple as that and much better than first you don't know and continue not knowing 🤞

  • @zoe._.1850
    @zoe._.1850 Před 6 lety +658

    I can not tell you how much I appreciate this. I love working out and I love the gym but my fear of looking like an absolute idiot on the machines and my anxiety has always deterred me from trying out different things or just being fully in the workout and enjoying it. This has honestly gave me sooo much more confidence so a massive thank you!! ☺️💛

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +5

      Zoe ._. Awh, u are the sweetest! TYSM. ❤️❤️ I’m just here to help out in whatever way I can. 😘

    • @laurarules3642
      @laurarules3642 Před 2 lety +5

      I've been using the rowing machine wrong for years but I got a flat stomach and increased strength , endurance and overall fitness. As long as you're feeling good and enjoying it don't let idiots at the gym put you off. It's as much your gym as it is theirs

    • @deltaid1439
      @deltaid1439 Před 2 lety +1

      dumbbells will always be favourite but i want to try the machines but it's scaring me 💀

  • @sapsoup422
    @sapsoup422 Před 5 lety +175

    Sometimes other gym goers can be really helpful when you’re struggling, ik I’ve had people try to help me adjust the seats or settings. People at the gym usually look more intimidating than they actually are.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +11

      sam Yes, I agree 100%! 🙌🏼

  • @ApexHumanBeing
    @ApexHumanBeing Před 6 lety +1099

    The only problem with this video is almost every gym has a different "type" of the same machine with different pin/lever etc 😁😁😂

    • @NicoleLerma02
      @NicoleLerma02 Před 5 lety +52

      true! i signed up on a new gym today and the machines and stuff were different from the ones found in this video😂

    • @DeanieChung
      @DeanieChung Před 5 lety +24

      McRobert OntheBeat that’s correct but you can always figure it out

    • @wakoeonersyd.ngks.bsas.9996
      @wakoeonersyd.ngks.bsas.9996 Před 5 lety +14

      Thankfully my gym uses this same equipment

    • @saadadib5391
      @saadadib5391 Před 3 lety +12

      If there is someone at the front desk just ask them how to adjust the machine u want to use. Most of the time they are more than happy to show u

  • @jumanji.1
    @jumanji.1 Před 5 lety +554

    Lol Im in the gym and I sat on the inner thigh outer thigh thing and I didn’t know how to use it so I ran to the locker room and started searching so I could go back and do it correctly😭😂. This video is very helpful thank u♥️

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +10

      jumana Altai Omg, u are AWESOME and Ily! 😂🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️

    • @omgitsleila
      @omgitsleila Před 5 lety +5

      THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME i had no idea how to adjust it

    • @cecileung8939
      @cecileung8939 Před 5 lety +1

      Omg I AM NOT ALONE

    • @linlinpooh7677
      @linlinpooh7677 Před 5 lety +1

      Okay that’s me rn lmaoo

    • @mariskakuhn1603
      @mariskakuhn1603 Před 5 lety +2

      We call it the good girl bad girl machine 😁

  • @MelissaFreeman
    @MelissaFreeman Před 5 lety +440

    Omg I thought I was alone in feeling like the tiny little skinny girl at the gym! I feel like people are either like “B please 🙄” or either think I have some kind of weird obsession with being skinny!! Lol

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +18

      Melissa Freeman We are in it together! You’re never alone! 🥰🥰❤️❤️

    • @JHNTR
      @JHNTR Před 5 lety +5

      Melissa Freeman fuq what they think get fit

    • @marlalopez5286
      @marlalopez5286 Před 5 lety

      Beats By Jess 😂

    • @marlalopez5286
      @marlalopez5286 Před 5 lety +66

      everyone’s like “ you don’t even need to come you’re skinny “ like seriously that’s not what i’m coming for i’m trying to build muscle 😂

    • @MelissaFreeman
      @MelissaFreeman Před 5 lety

      Beats By Jess yaaass!!

  • @lilyraimey3499
    @lilyraimey3499 Před 6 lety +4509

    NOthing more embarrassing than looking like a fool on the equipment, and not knowing what to do. One of the reasons I don't go to the gym.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +287

      Lily Raimey Yes! It takes time to get comfortable and it’s a constant work in progress. It took me two years before I was fully confident and I still get days where I’m like wtf am I doing again?? 🙈 Keep workin at it, girl! 💪🏼

    • @fitspolisa9273
      @fitspolisa9273 Před 6 lety +221

      Lily Raimey i find it more embarassing to not be active and complain on my body

    • @melovetolaugh6417
      @melovetolaugh6417 Před 6 lety +205

      Gurll,, Let me tell you two facts: one, everytime I go to the gym there would be at least one person who looking like an idiot. Two, no one cares.
      But if ever someone is feel so superior to you and stares, stare them back or ask them “can I help you” or “wtf?”

    • @annamontecalbo3429
      @annamontecalbo3429 Před 6 lety +1

      Yes , same here

    • @naomimartinez1747
      @naomimartinez1747 Před 6 lety +56

      True, it's embarrassing and I feel the same way but that shouldn't be a reason not to go to the gym. Instead, get to know the machines and learn how to properly use them even if it takes going to youtube first.

  • @RapunzelASMR
    @RapunzelASMR Před 4 lety +528

    I relate haha. I am going to the gym and the first times I just feel so awkward XD But honestly I rather ask someone than just fumble like an idiot. if I would not be able to figure it out I would ask someone near me and stop the embarassment. No way I am going to feel like that haha

    • @usernameisunavailable8270
      @usernameisunavailable8270 Před 3 lety +51

      @NO LACKIN Plot twist: The person who used the machine before you didn't know what they were doing either. 😂

  • @wang.baifeng5348
    @wang.baifeng5348 Před 4 lety +668

    When explaining the machines, she sounded like a flight attendant 😂

    • @beecarley4670
      @beecarley4670 Před 4 lety +17

      i was waiting for the oxygen machine tbh

    • @sandracorrea9196
      @sandracorrea9196 Před 4 lety +2

      wang.baifeng
      🤣🤣🤣🤣
      I was thinking the same!! I was just waiting for the captain to say
      Flight attendants prepare for departure🤣🤣🤣

    • @kirasorensen8096
      @kirasorensen8096 Před 4 lety +2

      When the seat belt sign illuminates, you must fasten your seat belt. Insert the metal fittings one into the other, and tighten by pulling on the loose end of the strap. To release your seat belt, lift the upper portion of the buckle

  • @caseywhitehead4976
    @caseywhitehead4976 Před 2 lety +86

    Naomi, that was a very sweet thing you did for so many people out there with that fear. It was very informative too. Everyone is trying to get gains, and you just inspired a lot of people to take the leap, and do it. Great job.

  • @TheBkflorida
    @TheBkflorida Před 6 lety +573

    I always play with same equipment for about a year now.. it's time for me to explore more but those equipment always surrounded by muscle man.. I never feel comfortable around them

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +104

      Yes, it’s definitely time to start trying new things! No worries, I find that guys could care less what girls do at the gym and they’re more likely to judge other dudes than girls. LoL If that helps. 😆 I just posted a video on how to build confidence at the gym! Make sure to check it out. ☺️

    • @kawaiitenshi2723
      @kawaiitenshi2723 Před 5 lety +1

      same

    • @MakeUpWhore6
      @MakeUpWhore6 Před 5 lety +10

      I know right! Their freaking machine hogs. Just muscle in on them. They don't run shit!

    • @ayeayemin4906
      @ayeayemin4906 Před 4 lety +5

      Haha same with me 😅 if too many man there I won't go there anymore I will just do running and cycling 😂Bec I am so dump I don't really know how to use those thing

    • @brzo.
      @brzo. Před 4 lety +3

      Muscle men are nice and might judge you in head but are actually nice and chill even if you start to get stressed

  • @teresalandhamilton8476
    @teresalandhamilton8476 Před 6 lety +288

    This may seem like the most common sense buuttttt I used to be soooo scared to get on machines bc they looked so intimidating!! I also wasted a lot of time on the treadmill bc i was such a chicken and i wish I would’ve watched this video a long time ago lol!!! Thank you!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +6

      Teresa Land Hamilton LoL Yes! Story of my life! 🙈 Always happy to help. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @pikapikae
      @pikapikae Před 6 lety +2

      Same here!

    • @Sylphadora
      @Sylphadora Před 4 lety +1

      I was a little intimidated by the machines at first too but then I realized they're a LOT simpler than they look. They are designed to do just one movement and the instructions are usually pretty clear 😉 Honestly it took me more time to learn how to adjust the equipment than to do the exercises themselves 😂

    • @dianajuarez7668
      @dianajuarez7668 Před 4 lety +1

      Ssaaammee girl

  • @mintyjamez
    @mintyjamez Před 2 lety +4

    I'm 29 and just got a gym membership for the first time. I have pretty terrible social anxiety, like most people anymore, and even worse body image/self confidence. Gyms are not my thing. I don't understand any of the machines and have no idea what I'm doing. If it wasn't for the fact I'm locked into a three month membership I would've quit the first day honestly. But I just finished my first week today and having your videos feels like I'm taking a friend with me. Thanks for these. They make me feel a little bit less stressed every time I go in. Good luck everybody!

  • @micheall1127
    @micheall1127 Před 4 lety +37

    Its so stressful walking into the gym the first time. We needed this

  • @Mohammed-bd7ql
    @Mohammed-bd7ql Před 2 lety +128

    VERY IMPORTANT:
    ALWAYS keep your back straight, NEVER use your spine to pull anything while in the gym. Notice how this girl is keeping her back straight in the clips. A lot of novice people get back injuries and blame the gym, don't be one of them!

    • @notscar
      @notscar Před rokem +1

      most forms in this videos are purely wrong or they don't explain main things to avoid, if you get back injury/hernia when doing something different than deadlifts and squats you are just the dumbest on the universe and shouldn't go gym without a trainer lol

  • @MakeUpWhore6
    @MakeUpWhore6 Před 5 lety +34

    Thank you so much for this video. I started going to the gym for the first time ever this week and I went back this morning hella confident after watching this. When I went Tues and Wednesday i wanted to try the out the machines but I felt like everyone was staring and judging. The machines aren't as intimidating after you try it out. I became obsessed with trying every piece of equipment. I ended up working out for 2 hours and it was fun. Can't wait to go back Monday. I'm sore but still motivated. Can't wait to show off my gains!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +1

      MakeUpWhore6 YES GIRL. Love that mindset and determination! Keep killin it! So proud! 🤩❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼

  • @mariacazorla9597
    @mariacazorla9597 Před 5 lety +163

    Super excited because tomorrow I won't embarrass myself at the gym 😂

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +8

      María Cazorla Omg, hope u had a fabulous gym session! I’m excited for u, too! 😆❤️❤️😘😘

  • @kstarlovesjaeliz
    @kstarlovesjaeliz Před 6 lety +105

    Thank you for this because I used to do cardio first and people watch to see how to properly use the machines lol

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +2

      Katherine Espinal LoL Yes, been there! 😆💖🙏🏼

  • @riizeboyz_
    @riizeboyz_ Před 2 lety +19

    i just joined a gym for the first time a few days ago since i wanted to get in shape but i’ve always been so scared of all the machines and being judged for not knowing how to use equipment 😭 so thank you so much

    • @Some1butnotyou
      @Some1butnotyou Před 5 měsíci

      Hey how is it going? Still on it? I just started rn and struggle with all those machines. Just hope I'll have a good overview about everything soon enough to actually start working out

  • @Angela-rb9ls
    @Angela-rb9ls Před rokem +2

    Just started going to the gym Saturday and found your videos. Thank god! I’m a work at home mom with 2 toddlers haven’t been out an about for about 2 years now. My anxiety is no joke. Since Saturday I’ve only used the treadmill for an hour but now I’m excited to try the new machines! Thank you ! ❤

  • @mallorie3670
    @mallorie3670 Před 5 lety +11

    I’m so happy your video popped up on my recommended, I’m new to the gym and don’t really know how to adjust and use everything so I appreciate this so much

  • @youngbradley26
    @youngbradley26 Před 6 lety +34

    I kept in shape almost solely demonstrating different workouts for my clients, giving them a perfect visual of the movement. Great video; very clear and concise!!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      youngbradley26 Thank u! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @jacqueline6434
    @jacqueline6434 Před 6 lety +70

    Thank you for this video! I'm a petite asian girl, so I would always get gym-timidation. I really appreciate how you highlighted the levers (quality editing!)
    Now I feel more confident in using weights instead of doing cardio all the time :)

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +1

      Awh, yay! I am so happy to hear that! ❤️🙏🏼😘

  • @michellef1202
    @michellef1202 Před 5 lety +11

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have started working out with my boyfriend and though he is a great ”trainer” he sometimes gets in his own zone and leaves me standing around looking stupid. Now I know that when he is focused on his own workout, I can use the machines without him and feel confident about it!

  • @kamilareeder1493
    @kamilareeder1493 Před 3 lety +9

    Thank god lol, I'm studying to be a personal trainer but my background is dance, pilates, plyometrics, bands and free weights lol . I'm so scared of gym equipment, I just dont have lots of experience with it.
    This was an absolute lifesaver 😭😭

  • @bliss7166
    @bliss7166 Před 6 lety +176

    Omg where was this when I first started going to the gym😭😭 this is so helpful!!!! Thank you for making this!! Legend :)

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +2

      Lara Awh, TYSM. ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 I know, I wish I had one of these when I started as well!

    • @DeanieChung
      @DeanieChung Před 5 lety

      Lara haha i know right

  • @n1337n
    @n1337n Před 6 lety +75

    woah! super detailed and super helpful! also the quality of the video is super good like the colors and stuff pop out a lot. i really like it!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Morgan Thank u, dear! ❤️❤️

  • @nataliesimmonds6867
    @nataliesimmonds6867 Před 2 lety +14

    I've just joined the gym with the intention of doing more strength training than cardio (I do that separately with other activities). This was very helpful, thank you!

  • @irigel
    @irigel Před 5 lety +3

    thank you. in a sea of social media a lot of people nowadays would rather video those people who struggle and make fun of them instead of help them. i hope more people like you do this and help others especially the beginners.

  • @gracieatwood4661
    @gracieatwood4661 Před 5 lety +3

    This was so helpful!!!! You have no idea how this changed my gym anxiety and made me feel wayyyy better about working out in front of others!!!!

  • @jaydonnelly5038
    @jaydonnelly5038 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much for these beginner’s guide videos! Started going to the gym for the first time this year and these tutorials have been such a great help

  • @ShanananaLastASilent
    @ShanananaLastASilent Před 5 lety +39

    This is my favorite workout video I have seen. I have been doing cardio for years and I’ve lost about 60 lbs that way but I’ve always been so hesitant to move on to weight training because I’m scared of looking stupid. This was super helpful!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety

      Shelby Caldwell Awh, TYSM. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 You are amazing! Keep killin it! 🤩🤩💪🏼💪🏼😘😘

  • @SA-dq7sr
    @SA-dq7sr Před 9 měsíci +4

    I went to the gym for the first time today and I honestly looked silly as hell. An older gentleman was honestly really helpful with helping me adjust the equipment. Thank you for this! Tomorrow I'm going to go again, but equipped with more knowledge. And honestly, if I'm over being afraid of looking stupid. We all start somewhere :)

  • @kidcaspertv2698
    @kidcaspertv2698 Před 6 lety +7

    I just started my weight loss journey, was 328lbs on the 30th of April and have lost 4 pounds since then. Ive been going to anytime fitness and have been looking like a huge idiot not being able to fully fit on some seats but still pulling through with the work out HAHAH, I came across this video which has helped me SOOO much, thank you!!!!!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +1

      Simon Stevenson WOW. That is amazing! Keep celebrating ALL of ur victories! 🎉 It truly can be nerve-wracking pitting ourselves out there at the gym, but I really admire the people whose goals and determination are bigger than their fears. Those are the real winners. Keep killin it! 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @samanthahicks3333
    @samanthahicks3333 Před 5 lety +78

    Not sure why anyone would give this a thumbs down, but if i could give 10 thumbs up i would. There are a lot more ppl than i thought that let fear stop them from working out. I pay for a membership at a community gym (i pay for my whole family, which ti this day nobody has ever used) I'm hoping to build up the nerve to walk in there and start a new journey. So for what its worth thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌✌✌

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +1

      Samantha Hicks Awh, you’re freakin amazing and so sweet, babe. TYSM. ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼😘😘 & YES, u can freakin do it! I believe in you, you are unstoppable. 💪🏼

  • @cait2561
    @cait2561 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm actually really glad that the machines also tell you how to use them. I used the leg press machine (the one where you could get really hurt if you don't lock it in place) and i was terrified, but i knew how to use it after reading and re-reading the instructions.

  • @SB-rn4fy
    @SB-rn4fy Před rokem

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your channel is exactly what I need. I haven't been to a gym in 20+ years, and I've just joined one. I have searched and searched for info on using the machines. Your videos are exactly what I've been looking for! 😀😀😀

  • @cassandrajeffrey5893
    @cassandrajeffrey5893 Před 5 lety +4

    I go to the gym with my best friend and it is hard for both of us because we do not know what to do. We usually end up walking on the indoor track or going on the treadmill. Thank you for posting this video!!! It is going to help us both!!! I just want to go and use the equipment now!!!

  • @mcisco9
    @mcisco9 Před 6 lety +61

    Thank you for going over the smith machine, that shit always scared me.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +2

      mcisco9 LOL Ur welcome. 😆🙏🏼

  • @jasminetea7514
    @jasminetea7514 Před 11 měsíci +1

    HI Naomi, thank you for putting out this content for us who are intimidated to be at the gym. Your videos have been a massive help for me to overcome my fear of these machines!

  • @rawuncutmack1038
    @rawuncutmack1038 Před 2 lety +1

    LMBO!!! The very opening scene had me cracking up so hard that my stomach was hurting! Great video Naomi. Heading to the gym right now for my weekly routine.

  • @kiransandhu9030
    @kiransandhu9030 Před 6 lety +51

    These needs wayyy more love not too many videos that r explained this well truly wish I watched this before I started lifting lol I've learned my way round the gym but that's after years of trial n error n people n coaches

    • @kiransandhu9030
      @kiransandhu9030 Před 6 lety +1

      It's one thing to have proper form but to know how to adjust everything

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Awh, TYSM, dear! ❤️❤️ Yes, I wish someone could’ve showed me all of this/made a video explaining equipment which is why I made sure to make this one of my first videos!

  • @starcutie41532
    @starcutie41532 Před 6 lety +78

    SWEET LORD THIS VIDEO IS WONDERFUL AND SO ARE YOU. I just recently started going to the gym regularly and am trying to break out of my cardio machine comfort zone XD Thank you

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      rhizah1109 Awh, TYSM. Ur amazing. ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼😘😘

  • @ilianajara07
    @ilianajara07 Před 4 lety

    I can't believe I finally found a video that was truly helpful. Thank you so much. I have so much anxiety going to the gym since I always go alone. But I'm starting to feel comfortable with new machines and this completely helped me. :)

  • @sallijo7806
    @sallijo7806 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this video!!! I’m planning on my workout journey and I’m glad I won’t be looking too lost at the gym!

  • @clearnights5867
    @clearnights5867 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much for this video! I been doing crossfit workouts for 2 years, and decided to give Weight Training a try. For a whole week I was embarrassed to try the equipment looking completely lost, but this helped alot! 😝

  • @clararawr8177
    @clararawr8177 Před rokem +4

    Thank you, I'm autistic and asking makes me not want to go so this has been incredibly helpful. I haven't been to a gym in 12 years before last week and I literally forgot everything. I have gained significant weight since I was last in a gym, and everyone that spoke to me asked how much weight I wanted to lose. I just want to get fit! My weight doesn't bother me. I'll likely lose some; I just have no endurance after being sick so long. I just miss how my body feels when it's fit

  • @massagebroad
    @massagebroad Před rokem

    I worked out today and did some machines for upper body and I'm still fairly new so seeing this helps tomorrow's workout a ton! Thanks so much!

  • @chessastockton5645
    @chessastockton5645 Před 11 měsíci

    This is the best video on gym equipment I have seen. Thank you for the quick, clear how to

  • @totallypandacoffee
    @totallypandacoffee Před 6 lety +6

    Thank you for this! I've been too scared to try weight machines and most guides start like you already know how they work. I really needed this total beginners guide!

  • @tf5673
    @tf5673 Před 6 lety +8

    omg giiiirrrll you saved me this is the only video I've found so far to help me in the gym thank you for explaining this it helps a lot 👍🏾

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Tatyanna Fernandez Awh, yay! Glad I could be of help! ❤️❤️

    • @Nitukumari-xs8iy
      @Nitukumari-xs8iy Před 5 lety

      Tatyanna Fernandez 7395075159

  • @jackie123715
    @jackie123715 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos this has definitely has inspired me to try new gym equipment & getting the most out of my gym membership ☺! Will be watching the rest of your other videos!

  • @g-gon8869
    @g-gon8869 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks a lot Naomi for showing how most of the equipments work, I almost ran out of the gym on my first day because i didn't know how to use the equipment,hopefully I'll use the equipments tommorow.

  • @jackiepham475
    @jackiepham475 Před 6 lety +5

    This was so informative and easy to follow step by step! Because of you, I no longer have gym anxiety. Thank you!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Jacqueline P. Awh, glad to help in any way I can! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @HoneyGaming_
    @HoneyGaming_ Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this!!! I often skip the gym when I don’t have friends available to come along or skip doing machines I want to try just because I’m scared to look dumb. This really helped my confidence!!!

  • @Kennethwork
    @Kennethwork Před rokem

    Ive just started going to the gym today and I'm glad that somebody teached me how to use the equipments

  • @jennwilliamss
    @jennwilliamss Před 3 lety +3

    There's so many times i've avoided the gym or specific exercises because I was unsure of how to use the machine and didn't want to look stupid... this video was so helpful & i'm excited to go in for my workout today! Thank you😁

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 3 lety +1

      Hope you had a great workout! Wishing you the best of luck! ❤️🙌🏼

  • @Rothaomar
    @Rothaomar Před 6 lety +39

    just started working out and this video is really helpful

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Rotha Glad to hear that! 💖

  • @Sweetrose225
    @Sweetrose225 Před 3 lety

    Omg omg I'm soooo happy I found this! I get so anxious going to the gym and not knowing what you do. Thank youuh

  • @shunwright447
    @shunwright447 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad I ran across this video because I too am the “cardio girl”. I contemplated canceling my YMCA membership yesterday. It’s so intimidating going to the weight side. I’ve never went but I try & watch others to get a sense of what they’re doing but I either get nasty looks or an unwanted conversation. Thanks again!!

  • @asiamercado-lockman8360
    @asiamercado-lockman8360 Před 6 lety +4

    Thanks for the quality video. Very informative and helpful, love the detail. Helped me so much as a beginner in the gym.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Asia Mercado TYSM. ❤️❤️ Glad I could be of help. 😘

  • @Annie-nl2dg
    @Annie-nl2dg Před 6 lety +31

    This is so helpful for me personally. I’ve been avoiding doing all of these because I didn’t know how to use them! I was to nervous and embarrassed to ask.

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +2

      Annie XxX Awh, don’t ever be embarrassed to ask! It’s always less embarrassing to ask than to try it and do it wrong. LoL Tbh. 😆 Glad this was of help! ❤️❤️

    • @Annie-nl2dg
      @Annie-nl2dg Před 6 lety

      It really was thank you!

  • @shiwanibasnet4134
    @shiwanibasnet4134 Před rokem

    This is so helpful! I was actually looking for anytime fitness and got what I was looking. Much love ❤️

  • @JM-zo5me
    @JM-zo5me Před 9 měsíci

    These are so helpful. Thank you! 🎉

  • @sevenlyvintage4468
    @sevenlyvintage4468 Před 6 lety +51

    Yooo this video is SO helpful. I wish I had this video before I started going to a gym because I always felt so dumb my first time using the equipment 😂 I even avoided some machines because I didn’t know how to use them. Thank you!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      Emilia Marie YES. That was the exact same for me! 😆 Glad this could be of help! ❤️🙏🏼😘

    • @001looker
      @001looker Před 6 lety

      You should stop going to gym, it's bad for your health. Don't believe anyone that says it's good for you.

  • @ArtoriasB
    @ArtoriasB Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for making this!! I’ve never touched the weight machines and always stuck to cardio machines cause I didn’t want to use them wrong

  • @TheCrazykid1990
    @TheCrazykid1990 Před 4 lety

    Even though I have been going to gym for a while now, I still did not know how to use these equipment "properly", but now I do. Thanks, Naomi.

  • @moodiiperson7474
    @moodiiperson7474 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much! I went for the first time today, and honestly felt so embarrassed I didn't know how to use anything, this will be a lifesaver!

  • @chloehuynh3549
    @chloehuynh3549 Před 6 lety +27

    Thank you for helping me with my gym anxiety!! Not knowing how to use the equipment is scary for me... can you do more video like this?

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +1

      Chloe Huynh Of course! Literally just posted a video on how to build confidence at the gym. 😊

  • @janelle1182
    @janelle1182 Před 6 lety +13

    Can you explain what’s the purpose of the guards on the squat racks and why it needs to be adjusted? I’m a bit confused as to what its use. Thank you for this vid! It’s given me more confidence to tackle the strength training area of my gym now that I watched your vid. Make more of these please! 👍🏽💗💗

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety +11

      Janelle Cruz They’re there in case the bar slips and you’re unable to recover it OR if for example, ur doing a squat and u get stuck at the bottom because the weight is too heavy, u can set the bar on the guards without putting yourself into any danger. Of course, glad to hear that! ☺️❤️❤️

    • @janelle1182
      @janelle1182 Před 6 lety +5

      That makes sense. Thank you!

  • @brookehardeman7518
    @brookehardeman7518 Před rokem +1

    I’m so new to gym this. Teach me a lot it’s amazing

  • @baibi1988
    @baibi1988 Před 4 lety +1

    This is soooo helpful. Thank you so much! I'm more confident to use those intimidating equipment now 🙏🏻💯❤

  • @aisyahroslan1371
    @aisyahroslan1371 Před 6 lety +3

    I love how detailed the video is. Thanks

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      aisyah roslan Of course! 💖

  • @kimberlybritt6926
    @kimberlybritt6926 Před 5 lety +3

    I have been looking for a video like this for so long... I know different exercises but never learned how to set everything up properly! I just got a gym membership and instead of only going to classes I’m gonna give the weight section a chance finally haha

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety

      Kimberly Britt Awh, that’s so great to hear, Kimberly! I’m so glad ur gonna give it a chance! ❤️ It’s always a little terrifying at first, but just keep going and you’ll fall in love. 😍 Glad I could be of help! If u have any other questions about anything, feel free to message me on my IG! 😘

    • @PrittyBlack
      @PrittyBlack Před 5 lety

      Naomi Kong jbz z. Mssdlkn

  • @amy-pm7ee
    @amy-pm7ee Před 4 lety

    never saw a video that detailed about the equipment thank you ! :)

  • @pinkandchicXO
    @pinkandchicXO Před 6 lety +6

    Thank you! This was extremely helpful!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 6 lety

      pinkandchicXO Of course! Always a pleasure. 💖

  • @nattieschobel9450
    @nattieschobel9450 Před 3 lety +11

    Just an FYI everyone, people that are in the gym judging you aren’t there for the right reasons!

  • @janineriley
    @janineriley Před 4 lety

    Brilliant, best I have seen - I really needed this help, thank you.

  • @krrishgladiator5341
    @krrishgladiator5341 Před 4 lety

    I have to write a fitness journal every time I go to the gym and use the equipments at school.At first,I couldn't write the equipments name and weight properly in place because I didn't know how to use the equipments.This video helped me a lot and now I know exactly what I am doing and can write my journal properly.Thank you so much.

  • @GregoryJohnston77
    @GregoryJohnston77 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much. Ive been out of shape my whole life, i got tired of being tired. Ive beennon keto and lost 60 pounds and i have a treadmill at home. I walk 8 miles a day. I jist joined a gym. Im a little upset im paying all that money and anytime fitness did not show me how to usr the equipment. After your video and several others i see i have been using every single machine wrong. Now i really feel dumb. Thing is i dont care what i look like (obviously) i been 320 pounds for 3 years at 6'. LoL i still go and work put, i jist go late when nobody is there. My gym phobia will go away soon i hope. Thank you SO MUCH for thos video. Much love...

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +3

      Gregory Johnston I promise EVERYONE has used gym equipment wrong! Don’t sweat it. 😊 Love ur mindset send grind-just keep going and killing it! You’ll look back at yourself in the future and be so proud of yourself. 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @kellyduncan4004
    @kellyduncan4004 Před 5 lety +263

    I already look dumb in the gym cause I'm a tiny 13 year old literally the other day some dude laughed at me and said I shouldn't be in here

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +291

      Kelly Duncan No worries, girl. He’s just mad that ur gonna have more gainz than him. U go there and do ur thing. No one can tell u that u don’t belong there. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Be confident in who u are and what ur goals are.

    • @kellyduncan4004
      @kellyduncan4004 Před 5 lety +34

      Naomi Kong 😂😂😂 thank you so much

    • @em5554
      @em5554 Před 5 lety +37

      Omg dude same here some dude went up to me to make fun of me asking me how much I could lift, I’m a small 5ft girl and I look younger than my age

    • @kellyduncan4004
      @kellyduncan4004 Před 5 lety +15

      kiki milo same I'm 13 and look like a 10 year old and I'm only 5'2

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +60

      kiki milo Shame on him. Don’t mind those people, just do u, baby. 👌🏼

  • @joemc111
    @joemc111 Před 4 lety

    First time on the channel. Two weeks into the gym thing. This helps,thanks.

  • @brennatosh4663
    @brennatosh4663 Před 2 lety

    this is so helpful and exactly what I was looking for!

  • @jessy9148
    @jessy9148 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m 40 yrs old and it’s my first time going to the gym . I’ve raised 6 kids and kept busy but now that my kids are grown I have time for me. This really helps me so much I really appreciate your videos. Can you please help me on how and what do I take before and after work outs ? .. I see so many people taking shakes or drinks . But I have no clue on pre work outs and stuff like that 🤷🏻‍♀️… I take multivitamins and eat healthy. I don’t want to build muscle I’m trying to loose weight and tone my body . If there is anything you recommend Please and thank you 🙏

    • @Boudicaisback
      @Boudicaisback Před 2 lety

      Take pre workout about 15 min before working out

  • @adrianavizuet3144
    @adrianavizuet3144 Před 5 lety +117

    I'm watching this after eating a donut #regrets lol

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +11

      Artist Adriana LOL If I was there, I’d be eating donuts right along with u! 😂😂

    • @nonideleon5512
      @nonideleon5512 Před 5 lety +1

      Me too

    • @princeries98
      @princeries98 Před 4 lety +1

      I ate starbucks muffin and now I’m feeling guilty

  • @mosigu
    @mosigu Před 5 lety +1

    I just start going to the gym and you have no idea how much your video has help me not be afraid to use the equipment in the gym Thank You!

    • @naomikong
      @naomikong  Před 5 lety +1

      mosigu Awh, that’s amazing! Thank u! ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @joannagretsas2343
    @joannagretsas2343 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video! All my favourite machines ✨🔥

  • @juliaswanson4609
    @juliaswanson4609 Před 5 lety +45

    I felt like I was watching a Disney video video (you know, the ones you watch before entering a ride lol)

    • @shanr7896
      @shanr7896 Před 5 lety +1

      julia swanson no cuz I’m poor