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How To Choose The Right Fitness Club For Your Needs
by Edaline Peebles
http://www.fitnessr.com

Joining a health and fitness club can be a fun way to make
sure that you get the exercise that you need to stay fit and
healthy. Making the most of your resolution to get fit means
finding the right club for you, though. A fitness club will
do you no good if you don't use it, so making sure that the
club you join is the one that you'll visit often is one of
the most important decisions that you'll make.

There are all sorts of health and fitness clubs for you to
choose from. They range from the local boxer's gym to swank
luxury clubs with juice bars and fitness spas. They may be
located in a plaza, a mall, an office building or a
freestanding building. Choosing one that's a good fit for
you can make the difference in whether you get the most out
of your resolve to exercise, or waste your money on a
membership you never use. Here's a checklist of questions to
help you pick a club that you'll use regularly.

Where is the club located? The club's location and its
convenience for you is a major factor in whether or not
you'll use it. Your best choice is one that's near either
your home or office - or better yet one that's on the way
between the two of them. The more convenient it is for you
to use, the more you'll use it.

Are the facilities clean and well-maintained? Cleanliness,
especially around showers, pools, tubs and changing rooms
should be a major factor in your decision. Equipment should
be wiped down frequently, and checked for an mechanical
problems at least daily.

Will you feel out of place? No one wants to go work out
where they feel like a sore thumb. Time your check-it-out
visit to coincide with the times that you'll usually be
there. If your plan is some recreational fun, you may not be
comfortable with a gym that's more competition-focused.

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?

Is child care available when you need it? Ask what hours
child care is available if it's offered at all. Make sure
that there will be child care coverage when you can work
out.

Do they offer the activities that you want or need? The more
activities and options there are for recreation the more
likely it is that you'll get out there and use that
membership. Look especially for the healthiest options for
you. Having choices like low-impact aerobics or water
aerobics can make a big difference if you have arthritis or
joint problems, for instance.

Will you be able to use the things you want? Don't make a
choice based on one visit during your lunch hour if the only
time you'll be able to work out is after work. Stop in
during the hours that you'll usually use the equipment to
make sure that you'll be able to. If you have to wait an
hour to get on the treadmill, you may prefer a less crowded
club.

Finally, can you afford it? Don't just rule out the perfect
club because the membership fee seems out of reach. There
are often options to help you pay for membership in a
fitness club. Ask staff at the club about budget plans, and
check with your health insurance and your employer. Many of
them cover at least part of the fees for health and fitness
club. After all, a healthy employee is in your company's
best interest, too.

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