Developing a workout routine at thegymcan be daunting.

But strength training is an essential part of any exercise regimen.

Half of the journey to re-entering your gym can be just getting there.

Woman lifting heavy weights at gym

But the other half is figuring out what to do to make the most of your time.

Hey, at least we moved, right?

The best trick to avoid a waste of a workout is to head there with a full plan.

woman doing ab exercises at gym

When it comes to losing weight,cardiois half the battle.

Increasing your cardiovascular health is important.

Getting that movement in will help you get that heart rate up andburn fat(viaHealthline).

However, a healthy combination of weight training and cardio is the key to a successful weight-loss journey.

Choose whether you’d like to target yourlegs, yourupper body, or yourabson each given day.

No matter what strength-training exercises you choose, it’s all about consistency!