Whether you're on a mission to improve your health or looking for a win over everyday stress, nothing is more empowering than sinking into the groove of a great workout routine. If you're looking to start movin’ and groovin’ again or you’re new to the whole workout world, we’ve got you covered!

If this is your first time getting on the workout train, get excited! You’re about to totally kick booty. Since you’ve probably asked everyone you know about which workouts are best, looked at all the YouTube tutorials, and downloaded all sorts of workout apps, you probably already have an idea of where to start.

But first, hold da phone, put down the barbell. Before you lift ANY weight—keep in mind—no one has the same body; and even though you think you might’ve found a great workout, make sure it fits well for you.

Start slow

Walking is the easiest entry point for most people. It's cheap, you can do it almost anywhere, and it easily fits in your busy day.

Don’t have time for an hour-long sweat break? No problem—break your walks into 10-minute segments spaced throughout the day. No motivation? Call up a friend and use the walk as a chance to catch up!

Rock that (cardio) body

Cardio is one of the best things you can do to keep your body and heart healthy and strong. Don’t worry, it doesn't mean you have to be leashed to an elliptical in the gym. You can do cardio basically anywhere.

Whatever gets your heart thumping for at least 10 minutes counts as cardio. Bring on the dance parties, the Zumba classes, the afternoon bike rides, and the games of tag with the kids. If you're getting at least 30 minutes of cardio on most days of the week, you're killin’ it.

Pumping iron

Lifting weights can do amazing things for your body, but what you actually need to be doing is strength training.

This can mean lifting weights but we’re really talking bodyweight. Exercises like pushups, pullups, and squats can show amazing results. Suspension training is super cool too. Anyone up for a little rock climbing? Or, if you want to get real cray-cray, try aerial yoga.

Sculpting and shaping

If you want to shape your body with a little more muscle, point your cardio goals toward intervals and sprints. Adding in weight training exercises like explosive plyometrics (jumping exercises) and bodyweight workouts can help you build enough muscle to get the shape you're looking for.

Belly bloat

If your body tends to store a little extra cushion in the belly area, interval training and high-intensity weight training is where it’s at. Use heavy weights with low repetitions. This will help boost your metabolism.

Perfect the way you are?

If you put on muscle easily and want to maintain where you are, or you’re trying to aim for a slender look, stick to moderate-intensity cardio workouts. Do some full-body strength training where multiple muscle groups are used at once. Exercises such as Pilates and yoga help focus on core strength, balance and flexibility.

Honestly, anything to get your body moving is great. Find a workout you love for its own sake. And, when you do—the willpower to commit to a regular routine ends up being a breeze.