You want to get in amazing shape, but you haven’t worked out in…well… a while. And with the countless fitness machines and contraptions surrounding you at the gym, you might feel intimidated. So where do you begin? With these Top 3 Essential Beginner Workouts.

The best strategy to getting back out there and attaining a healthy body involves starting out light. More often than not, people dive right into ultra-intense cardio workouts and fitness routines before their bodies are physically prepared for the intensity. This could lead to injury or the desire to quit before seeing any results.