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Choosing A Fitness Club That You'll Actually Use
by Edaline Peebles
http://www.fitnessr.com

If you've decided that it's time to get in shape, one of
your best tools can be a membership in a fitness club.
Today's health and fitness clubs offer exercise equipment,
weight training equipment, tracks, pools, saunas, treadmills
and just about anything else that will help you get fit and
stay fit. Depending on the club, they may also offer
personal trainers, juice bars, masseurs, spa treatments and
other luxury perks that will make you feel like a pampered
queen.

With all the choices available, it can be difficult to pick
a fitness club that you'll enjoy enough to use often. Should
you sign up with the $29 a month club that just sent you an
invitation? What about the one you drive by on your way home
from work every day? While it's not a life and death
decision, choosing the right fitness club can be the
difference between a waste of money and a great addition to
your healthy lifestyle. Getting the answers to the list of
questions below can help you decide which fitness club is
the right one for you.

Is the fitness club's location convenient for you? There are
enough excuses not to go work out without adding 'It's too
far to drive today' to the list. Many people find that a gym
near the office is a great choice because it lets them fit
in workouts before or after work, or during lunch.

Is everything clean? No one expects a gym to be spotless,
but sanitation can be a concern. You'll be putting your
hands on those bars and walking around in those shower
rooms. Give the place the sniff test. There's an obvious
difference between the smell of healthy sweat and dirt. An
underlying scent of disinfectant is a good sign.

Are you comfortable in the club? Face it - if you're not
comfortable in the setting, you won't want to go. Comfort
has as much to do with the clientele as it does with the
staff. Are the staff friendly? Do you feel out of place? Is
it a comfortable fit? This is a highly personal thing - you
may find it motivating to be surrounded by sculpted bodies
when you're trying to lose weight, while another might find
it intimidating. Pick a club that feels 'right' to you.

Are you looking for a fitness club for your whole family?
The requirements in a fitness club for just you are
considerably different than those you'll want if you're
looking for a family membership. Is there a wide variety of
age appropriate activities? Is the staff comfortable and
trained to work with children of your kids' ages? Will a
family membership save you money? What kind of restrictions
are there on use of equipment for your children?

Will you need child care while you work out? Many clubs
offer child care for their members' convenience, but it may
only be available during certain hours. Make sure you check
out the child care schedule to be certain it will be
available when you need it.

Do they offer a variety of activities, including ones that
take your needs into account? The wider your choices for
recreation, the less likely it will be that you'll get
bored. If you're a senior, or have arthritis or other joint
problems, look for low-impact aerobics workouts, water-
assisted exercise and other regimens that take your
limitations into account.

How crowded will it be when you can get there? If you intend
to visit the fitness club regularly after work, then a visit
to check it out at noon might be deceptive. Make a point of
visiting during the hours that you'll use the club to make
sure that there's enough equipment and space to go around
for the clientele.

What kind of deal can you get on membership? You can almost
always get some kind of special deal or discount on
membership. Find out if your health insurance or employer
have a special arrangement with a local gym, and check them
out first. Other options include 2-for-1 memberships, extra
months or lower rates for longer terms of membership and
introductory offers. If you shop around a bit, you can find
a fitness club you love at a price you can afford.

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