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How to Choose
a Health Club
By Chad Tackett
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Need help choosing a health club that will best suit your
needs?
The health clubs in the Global Health and Fitness (GHF)
directory offer outstanding services: a large selection
of high-quality equipment, health and fitness knowledge,
and other attractive amenities such as steam room/sauna,
Jacuzzi, massage therapy, and more. However, health clubs
vary greatly, not only in services and equipment available
but also in pricing structure.
Many join a health club with great intentions and then
windup unhappy and dissatisfied. Starting a health and fitness
program is hard enough--don't make it more difficult by
joining a health club that doesn't meet your needs.
Before simply joining the first health club on the GHF
directory, do a little research. First, click on your home
state (or state you are traveling to). Next, do a search
by city; this will bring up an alphabetical listing of all
the health clubs in your area. Click on each health club
listing--this will take you directly to their web page where
can learn more about their services, equipment, rates, hours,
etc. Once you've narrowed down the list by location, price
range and services, you should talk with the health club's
sales staff and plan a visit to the club.
When shopping for health clubs consider the following:
Location - for your fitness program to
be a success, exercising has to be convenient or it won't
become a realistic lifestyle change. The closer and easier
it is to get to (and park your car), the better. Of course,
you don't want to join a health club that doesn't suit you
just because it's close to your home or office, but if you're
joining a health club that isn't convenient to get to, you're
a lot more likely to find an excuse to stop going.
Try Before You Buy - sales staff are very
good at selling the many benefits of their health club,
but you need to spend some time trying the equipment and
"feeling" the atmosphere. Ask for a day pass or
trial membership--health clubs have nothing to loose and
everything to gain by this. Be sure to try out the club
at the time that you would normally workout--you'll get
a better feel for how crowded it is. Notice if there is
much of a wait for equipment, how helpful the staff is,
and if the equipment is well maintained. You may even ask
a few members what they like about the club. Make Sure They Have What You Want - make
a list of the things that are important to you, such as
personal training, childcare, aerobics classes, etc., and
make sure the health club has what you need. If classes
help to motivate you and the health club doesn't offer the
classes you need, sticking with your exercise program won't
be realistic. Try the class and make sure it is enjoyable,
challenging and educational. Just the same, if you have
children, make sure the health club has childcare or it
will be tough to make it to the club.
Member Profile - find out what the
members are like; see if the atmosphere is comfortable.
If you're a beginner, some clubs may be intimidating. Select
a club where you feel comfortable and welcome.
Staff - make sure there is always someone
available to answer your questions, to show you a new exercise,
or how to use a piece of equipment. Are they friendly, helpful
and knowledgeable?
Costs and Contracts - find out exactly
what the membership fee includes; personal training, classes,
pool, towel service, lockers, childcare, etc. Are there
extra costs for additional services? This should play a
big part in your decision to join a certain health club.
Some health clubs have a one-time initiation fee and require
purchasing a minimum of three months up front. Depending
on your budget, you may want to find a club that allows
you to go on a month-to-month basis. In addition, find out
if the health club debits the funds directly out of your
Visa or checking account. This can make it easier to pay
membership fees but make sure that it's easy to cancel if
you decide you don't like the club. Be sure you read the
contract before you sign so you're not "locked"
into paying even if you move out of town or change health
clubs.
Also, have a clear idea of what you can afford to pay and
stick to your budget no matter what sales incentives are
offered. And don't be afraid to bargain. If they're asking
$49 a month and all you can afford is $39, offer $39 (if
they've met previous criteria) and let them know you're
prepared to join then and there.
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Want to finally achieve your fitness goals? Global-Fitness.com provides you with customized exercise and diet plans, hundreds
of exercise instructions and video demonstrations, fitness
tracking software, personal expert advice from 30 world-renowned
fitness, medical, and nutrition experts, FREE calorie, fat,
protein, and carb calculators, and much more!
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