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2026-10-14

How to Leave a Session Early Without It Being a Defeat

How long should a first gym session be? Twenty to thirty minutes — and nine still counts. How to leave a machine, a class or a pool early, and why that is fine.

First Sessions

2026-10-12

Where to Stand in a Beginner Class, and What the First Ten Minutes Contain

What to expect in your first fitness class: when to arrive, where to stand, what the first ten minutes contain, and how to scale a move down unnoticed.

First Sessions

2026-09-14

Pick One Thing: A Decision Table for What to Start With

Eight starting options compared on what they cost to try once, how many steps stand between the sofa and the session, and what rules each one out.

The First Step

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