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Article Series: Exercise & Fitness
What Are The Most Effective Ways
To Exercise & Get Into Shape?
Gyms
That Cater To Busy Professionals
When you are constantly busy and on the go
with work, it can be difficult to keep a regular exercise schedule.
Relying on your self-discipline to get you up at 6:30 on Saturday
morning for a run is probably not the best idea, but fortunately
you no longer have to bully yourself out of bed for exercise.
Gyms that cater to busy workers are popping up all
over the country and more established gyms are offering better deals
for the 9-5 crowds. You should check out the facility itself
along with the terms of the deal before signing anything. Here
are some tips for finding the best gym for you!
Check the schedule
Many gyms now stay open twenty-four hours a day, including
the popular chain 24-Hour Fitness, allowing you to work out
at any time of day or night. You may not necessarily want to
work out at 3AM but for some people it does fit into their
schedules much better than a typical gym. If your job typically
keeps you at the office past seven in the evening, then heading
straight to the gym will probably work for you. Most trainers
recommend not exercising within three hours of going to bed
to avoid difficulty in falling asleep and you should keep that
in mind when you exercise in the evening. If you are interested
in taking classes at the gym, talk to a staff member about
the evening class selection. Gyms that value their busy working
patrons will offer a full selection of cardio and yoga classes
for the evening hours. Also find out about any restrictions
– does the pool close at 10 P.M.? Will you need identification
to use equipment after a certain time? Knowing these things
ahead of time will save you stress and hassle later on.
Investigate the facilities
The facilities offered by the gym can be more important to
some people than others, but at the very minimum a good gym
should offer a weight-lifting room fully equipped with machines
that in top condition, a wide open area for cardio exercise
classes, separate locker rooms for men and women, and a swimming
pool. Other gyms may offer specialized classes like Spinning
and Yogilates or amenities like saunas and massage services.
Decide ahead of time what’s important to you and write down
exactly what you want in a gym. Visit some local gyms and determine
how they measure up to your needs. You should check out each
area thoroughly and feel comfortable with it. Subtly check
out the gym-goers and ask yourself if they look like people
with whom you would feel comfortable sharing machines and locker
rooms. Investigate the locker room for your use and assess
its level of cleanliness. You may want to ask a staff member
about maintenance and cleanliness. Another important aspect
that many people forget about is the parking lot. Did you have
trouble finding a parking place when you came? Ask a staff
member or gym regular about parking and the number of people
that use it. Find out the busy times and slow times, and then
assess how it fits into your schedule.
Read the contract before you sign
This one seems like it should be obvious but too many people
sign all kinds of contracts without ever reading the fine print.
This is especially important in a gym contract because if you
have to cancel early for any reason, there can be sizable fees
involved. The contract will also tell you exactly what is included
for your money for you can make the most of your contract.
Maybe you didn’t realize you would have access to the spa but
the contract states that you do. That’s a nice bonus right
there! You should be offered your own copy of the contract
and if not, feel free to make one for your records so that
you can refer to it if any dispute arises over your usage of
the gym.
Understand the fees
This is something else you should understand fully before
signing the contract. Many gyms offer graduated programs that
can be adapted to your needs. If you know you aren’t interested
in the swimming pool (even though that’s a fantastic way to
shape up) then you may not have to pay for the use of it. If
your potential gym doesn’t offer a program like that, ask if
they would be willing to make a special deal with you. Explain
that you really like the gym but don’t need the full package
offered. Many gyms are willing to negotiate with you as long
as you approach it with friendliness and respect.
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