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A Gem of a Gym
Selecting the Right Fitness Facility for You By Michele St. Martin
Tips for Choosing the Right Gym
- Fitness Staff. Are they helpful, knowledgeable, professional?
- Childcare. If this is a concern for you, make sure that the on-site center has enough to keep your child occupied, meets safety standards and is open during the hours you'll want to be working out.
- Pricing Structure. Does your membership fee cover all the classes you want to take? Are some
extra? Is the membership affordable? - Contracts and cancellation fees. Is there a long-term commitment that even a job transfer can't break? Be sure to read the fine print.
- Classes. Are there a variety you'd like to try? What do members say about the teachers? Trying out a class before you join is a good idea.
- Hours. Is the gym open during the times that are best for you?
- Facilities. Are there enough machines so that you don't have to wait forever to use them? Are there a variety of types of machines?
- Atmosphere. Do you like lots of frills, or is bare-bones fine with you? Are you interested in meeting people, or are you there strictly to work? Know what you want and don't want.
- Try before you buy. Take more than one test drive a good facility will let you check them out for at least three days.
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Tips for Choosing the Right Gym
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