I just started going to the gym again. What’s a good workout for a beginner? I do 30 mins elliptical and 10 mins running on the treadmill.

If you've been on a long hiatus from the gym it might be wise to get a checkup with your doctor first before you get started again.

Generally, I recommend a crawl, walk, run approach to exercise. In other words, start off small and work your way up. Doing 30 minutes on the elliptical sounds reasonable for a beginner. But, depending on your fitness level, running on the treadmill may be too aggressive. Why not jog or walk on an incline to start?

The right amount and type of cardio exercise depends on the person. Shoot for a cardio workout that is strenuous enough that you can talk, but not sing. Someone who has previous exercise experience will have muscle memory and can likely progress to more intense exercises at a faster rate. Being younger should also help you progress more quickly.

You'll also need to include some strength and flexibility training for a more comprehensive routine. Again, the right amount and type of exercises really can vary depending on the individual. But shooting to do strength and flexibility workouts two to three times a week would be a good start. The main thing to remember regarding both strength and flexibility work is to maintain proper form to avoid injury...slow and steady wins the race.