In lots of cases, joining a gym is step one here.
But it doesnt have to be.
One thing Ive learned?
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Below, a few things to ask yourself before you sign on that dotted line.
What does getting there look like?
My current gym has a few different locations.
Which one is my go-to?
The other is an easy-breezy straight shot.
And only you’re able to weigh whether a shiny new StairClimber can make up for that.
What kinds of workouts do you want to do?
Ideally, this should match up pretty well with where you see the majority of your workouts heading.
But one with cardio machines as far as the eye can see?
That might make a great new home for you.
When do you want to work out?
This is a big one, because it has a trickle down effect on lots of other factors.
A gym thats annoying to get to during rush hour might be just fine during the day.
Which brings me to:
4.
Will you be showering?
Not all gymseven the ones that look fancy on the floorare created equal behind closed doors.
And by that I mean the bathroom door.
Are you a headphones-in exerciser or do you prefer a little chat?
Ive also belonged to ones where everyone does their own thing.
Wheres the nearest spray bottle or container of wipes?
If theres a bottle, roll of paper towels, or container of wipes near every station?
Does the place exemplify the kind of fitness you want it to?
Is the messaging on track with howyouview fitness?
Do they emphasize weight loss as a goal, and celebrate folks who hit arbitrary numbers?
Do they call their cardio class Bikini Shred 101 and create five-minute finishers to build tank top arms?
Or are they more focused on the function and performance benefits?
Believe me, these are the things that are going to foster motivation in the long run.
Whats its vibe on social?
The user-generated stuff can also come in clutch here.
Take a look at their tagged contentwhat videos are users sharing?
Or are there exhausted yet euphoric selfies simply sharing a tough workout in the books?
Do you even need a physical gym in the first place?
It doesnt need to be!
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