Beginner!

Hi, so I want to start by saying that I’m French Canadian sooo my English might not be perfect.

So, I joined a gym recently and they offer free tanning beds and I really want to start. But, I don’t know where to start…I have a pretty fair skin with a lot of freckles, so should I start with 5 min sessions like one day a week for a month and then gradually increase? And what lotion should I use?? I’m pretty lost please help meee!!