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Finding the right spot to go is half the battle to getting fit. Fitness expert from eDiets, Lindsay Wombold, dishes about gyms. Find out what to look for and what to avoid when you’re choosing a health club.
Health clubs can always waive the “enrollment fee.” That fee is just a way for them to get more money out of you. If you don’t want to pay it, just tell the sales rep you’re going to join somewhere else. You’re pretty much guaranteed to have the fee waived.
You may even need to write on your contract that “per [salesperson’s name], I can cancel this membership anytime with no fees.” Have the salesperson sign and date it. Even better, have the manager sign and date it in case there’s turnover and your salesperson no longer works there.
Find out when the gym is busiest, and make sure that works with your preferences. For instance, if you prefer to work out during a quiet time but the only time you can get to the gym is after work when the machines are mobbed, this might not be the best gym for you.
Ask for a one-week trial and bring a friend. Your friend might be able to spot problems you didn’t see.
Insist on a free personal training session if you join. If they already provide one, ask for two.
Ask how often the equipment is serviced and cleaned. Cleaning should be done daily; servicing at least once a month.
When you get a tour of the facility, check for torn benches and antiquated-looking cardio equipment, and inspect the cleanliness of the locker area.
If the sales rep is wooing you with visions of Pilates and yoga classes, ask about additional fees. Many make you pay more for such classes.
Fitness clubs oversell memberships in the hope that people won’t go. If just 20 percent of the members showed up at one time, most clubs would not have enough space or equipment to support them. Ask when the busiest times are, and show up then to see if the place is too crowded for your taste.
Personal trainers at gyms are on commission plus a small hourly rate. So beware of trainers who hound you to sign up for sessions—they’re most likely under pressure to make a sales goal. Instead, get a sense of the trainer’s genuine passion for fitness. If he or she doesn’t pressure you, that’s a good sign.
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