| Fitness
Intelligence: Evaluating a Health Club Selecting
a new workout facility should not be an impetuous buying decision.
After all, most memberships require an annual contract along
with an initiation fee. Right before the summer months and at
the beginning of fall, there are a variety of hot fitness club
membership incentives. The trick is to ensure that you are choosing
a health club that matches your lifestyle.
The first order of
business involved in making a work out club decision is to sample
the facility. Look for fitness facilities which offer a trial
period. Generally, certain places charge a nominal fee per day.
For instance, $10-20 per day is an average rate to test drive
the powers of the gym. For the best savings, try to obtain a
guest pass from a current member of the facility.
Make sure you visit
the health club facility at the time you would normally be working
out. For example, if you prefer to work-out in the morning,
visit the gym at that time to gauge the availability of machines
you may need to access. Also, it can provide great insight into
the bustle of the facility.
To help finalize
your fitness club decision, compile a check-list of important
amenities or benefits. Give the gym 5 points for each answer
that meets your satisfaction:
Does the busy period
take too much of your work-out time?
During the busy
times is the facility too crowded for comfort?
Is the noise level
of the facility conducive for your regimen?
Are there adequate
operating machines to ensure that your work-out will not be
affected?
Are the fitness
trainers certified and easily available for personal consultations?
Are the locker
rooms clean?
Is there an ample
supply of towels and showers?
Are there any special
amenities such as an on-site child care service, free parking,
sauna, steam room or whatever accoutrements you may prefer?
Are there personal
televisions or music stations so that you will not be subjected
to someone elses style?
Is there an opt-out policy in the membership contract?
Do the billing
cycles concur with your financial situation?
Health Facility Tip:
Always read the fine-print before finalizing your contract there
could be provisions that have not been clearly articulated. |
