When beginning any type of workout program, it is so important to understand the basics of each exercise you are performing. The reason being so that you become aware of which muscles should be worked out during the exercise. Nothing is worse than poor form in any exercise. It leads to unnecessary strain in the wrong areas as well as increasing the risk of injury.

Although interval training often works with nothing more than body weight, poor form can still cause a lot of damage. It’s best to start off easy – even if it means holding on to a chair or other stable item for balance. If you’re unsure how an exercise is done, seek advice from a personal trainer or research proper form in books or videos.

Craig Ballantyne points out the importance progression when working out. In the video below, he uses the lunge as an example, but I feel that his advice is key for any beginner workout program.