Choosing the Best Gym to Match Your Fitness Goals
You have decided to get into shape and for that you deserve a pat on the back, but now how do you decide what gym to join, or even if you need to join a gym at all. What are the factors that you should consider?
First off, do you need to join a gym, or can you set up something in your home to cover the basics? If you've got the space and money, you can set up a home gym that can take care of the basics, and the time you save driving back and forth to a fitness center can be used to get your training done. Some negatives with a home gym are that you can get distracted by phones, family, and other things that intrude on your mind in that 'normal' environment. Plus, you can never have all the options a gym provides. But for some people, the comfort of home makes a home gym the best choice. The most important thing about home or gym is what place is best and most conducive to you getting your workouts in on a regular basis. That's the number one priority.
If you decide to choose a gym outside of the home what do you look for? Number one is a place you are comfortable in. Places like Curves (for women) or Planet Fitness (with its no judgment zone) try to make their atmosphere's comfortable to address just this issue. Beyond that I think the best place is large enough to have a good variety of free weights, machines and cardio equipment, but small enough that they know who you are when you walk in the door. Some gyms are like a warehouse club and you are just a number. If you don't get the feeling of 'welcome' and think of the staff as people you can easily talk to, I think you should look for another place.
Next, look at the amenities. Do they have a swimming pool or a sauna? Is there an available Jacuzzi or on duty personal trainers to help you with questions? Some of these may be make or break issues with you, other things you may not ever care about. A place with a pool will probably charge more for membership and if you don't want to swim, it's a waste of your money. However, if you want to incorporate swimming as a part of your cardio or fitness routine, it's a must have item.
Do they offer classes? Attending a regular aerobics class can give you 'fitness accountability' and other classes (spin, tae bo, pilates) can give variety when you are getting bored and need some spice to your fitness routine.
These are just a few of the basics to think about when choosing a gym. Hopefully they will give you some food for thought as you move ahead.
First off, do you need to join a gym, or can you set up something in your home to cover the basics? If you've got the space and money, you can set up a home gym that can take care of the basics, and the time you save driving back and forth to a fitness center can be used to get your training done. Some negatives with a home gym are that you can get distracted by phones, family, and other things that intrude on your mind in that 'normal' environment. Plus, you can never have all the options a gym provides. But for some people, the comfort of home makes a home gym the best choice. The most important thing about home or gym is what place is best and most conducive to you getting your workouts in on a regular basis. That's the number one priority.
If you decide to choose a gym outside of the home what do you look for? Number one is a place you are comfortable in. Places like Curves (for women) or Planet Fitness (with its no judgment zone) try to make their atmosphere's comfortable to address just this issue. Beyond that I think the best place is large enough to have a good variety of free weights, machines and cardio equipment, but small enough that they know who you are when you walk in the door. Some gyms are like a warehouse club and you are just a number. If you don't get the feeling of 'welcome' and think of the staff as people you can easily talk to, I think you should look for another place.
Next, look at the amenities. Do they have a swimming pool or a sauna? Is there an available Jacuzzi or on duty personal trainers to help you with questions? Some of these may be make or break issues with you, other things you may not ever care about. A place with a pool will probably charge more for membership and if you don't want to swim, it's a waste of your money. However, if you want to incorporate swimming as a part of your cardio or fitness routine, it's a must have item.
Do they offer classes? Attending a regular aerobics class can give you 'fitness accountability' and other classes (spin, tae bo, pilates) can give variety when you are getting bored and need some spice to your fitness routine.
These are just a few of the basics to think about when choosing a gym. Hopefully they will give you some food for thought as you move ahead.
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