What should I look into when getting a membership a work out?

Question

I need to work out to lose weight. It getting cold outside I can't do walking out. I am looking for couple months at least after the hoilday are done. I need to get back to my ideal weight. I am planning to have another baby but they told me that I need to me back to my weight. I am overwieght at least 20 pounds. I need to work out and getting going.. what should I look out for before getting a membership there thanks

Answer 1

IMO location is very important more so than the price. you will be more inclined to go workout if the drive to the gym is very short vs very long. also make sure that you don't have to sign any kind of lengthy contract, no more than 1 year.

Answer 2

How long are you committing yourself to, and how easy is it to get out? I had a month to month membership with a large company that I easily signed up for with the rep in the gym. When I decided to cancel, the rep couldn't help and instead referred me to a head office number. It took me three tries and finally after 3/4 hour I got through to someone. They said they canceled the membership but I checked my bank statements and they were still billing me. It took several more tries to resolve this and I have vowed never to sign up with another gym that requires your credit card for payments. Instead I bought a cheap, used treadmill and do my workouts in the comfort of my own home.

Answer 3

The biggest things I looked at when joining a gym was the location (close to my apt) and class schedules. I love group exercise classes, and I wanted to make sure there were plenty of yoga classes that fit into my schedule.

Also, when you sign up at the gym they should offer some kind of free hour with a trainer, to help you learn the equipment safely, and set you up with a routine.