My Beginner Gym Routine

Today was my 1^st day going to a gym, so it's special. :) I mean I do exercise, i.e. I cycle quite regularly, I swim sometimes, I even just started Neilya Rey's From Walking to Running program, but I've never gone to a gym before. I'm trying to exercise at the gym regularly and find out what a proper gym routine should be like. So here's the result of my internet research for an easy and effective beginner workout (I'll update this as necessary):

1. Warm up for 5 minutes on the elliptical.
2. Weight training: Use 6 machines for 20 minutes. Rotate among upper body, core (mid-section), and legs. Curls are not needed. Arms are worked indirectly by chest, back, and shoulder exercises.
3. Cardio: Hop on the elliptical for 10 minutes and optionally switch to the treadmill for another 5 minutes.
4. Cool down for a few minutes, then stretch.

Some more points...

A few common rep ranges for beginner programs are 5 sets of 5, 3 sets of 8, or 3 sets of 10. One set of 10 or 20 can also do. The more repetitions of an exercise you do, the fewer sets you should perform, and vice versa. Vary your repetition range--adjusting the weights accordingly--so that you stimulate every type of muscle growth.

Rest for 2 minutes after each set.

Use a tempo of 31X1 for most exercises:

• 3 counts during the lowering (eccentric) part of the movement.
• 1 count pause in the stretched position
• Go as fast as possible (X) for the actual lift of the weight
• 1 count pause at the top of the movement (contracted position)

Further reading: Strength Training 101: How much weight should I be lifting? | Nerd Fitness

References:

How to Get Fit in the Gym: 10 Steps - wikiHow

Exercise for Beginners - Setting up a Complete Program

5 Muscle Myths Holding You Back
Definitive guide to reps, sets, rest, & tempo. Oh my! - Limitless365