We deserve a good fitness gym when
performing exercise, cardio and ripping our body. Many of us can't decide which
gym is best for us. I listed some important tips in choosing good place for
working out base on my observation. Here it goes:
Location
and hours. The
studio should be easily reachable, at best near your house, work or somewhat in
between. Plan when you want to train and look for a gym that's open before you
go into the office and after you leave work, or the happy hour. Frequent
travelers should look for countrywide chains that allow you to use facilities
in many cities.
Gym
philosophy. Lots of
gyms have their training and equipment are based on a certain training concept.
Find one that fits in with your fitness goals. If you want to build lots of
muscle, don't look for a gym without free weights and whose trainers stick to
one-set training.
Traffic. Use the introductory visit to see how busy
the gym is. Nothing’s more annoying that standing around waiting for equipment.
Visit when you plan to work out, or on a weekday evening, when gym are usually
busiest.
Atmosphere. You should feel comfortable in the gym so
that you'll want to spend time there. Does the interior decoration appeal to
you? Is the background music, and can you live with it? Is it air-conditioned
on hot summer days? Are the machines so close together that you won't have
space to move? Check out the people in the gym as well. If there are loud or
snobby clientele that bother you, try another place.
Support
and personnel. Professional
help is especially important for beginners. Certified trainers should explain
everything essential to training and be available for advice at all times. It's
even better if there happens to be an attractive female trainer who you feel
compelled to impress while you work out.
Amout
of gym equipment. Check
to see if there are enough stations and look at the waiting times. Ask how
often the equipment is replaced.
Cleanliness. Equipment, toilets, and showers that you
share them all with other members, so it's important that members stick to
sanitation rules. No machines should be used without a towel, flip flops should
be required in the shower area, and there should be a visible protocol about
the cleaning staff.
What
else do you want? The
offers are impressive: dozens of classes, a wellness spa, food and nutrition
advice, a pool, but that's all included in you fee. Think about what you need
and what you are willing to pay for.
