In this video we are going to have a look at five things you should keep in mind when you are a beginner just starting or only have a couple of weeks experience with weight training: have realistic expectations, keep it simple, do compound exercises, go for whole body workouts and check your fitness level before you decide on a routine. These are valid for those of you who do their workout at home, as well as for those who want to train at a gym and help your body building up the resources it needs for harder workouts.