Getting rid of that spare weight and working to improve your physical fitness can be difficult, especially when picking the best gym can be confusing or intimidating. When it comes to exercising, everyone has different needs, which is why picking the best gym requires you to focus on what you want.
To help you figure out what you want from a gym, ask yourself some of these questions:
Do I want to tone and build my muscles?
If you do, you need to evaluate the gym’s availability of free weights and weight machines. If you are advanced in strength training, you probably already know what you need. If you are a beginner, you want to make sure you have access to hand weights, starting around five pounds each. You will also want machines that work various parts of your body (core/abs, arms, back, and lower body) and leave you with room to add more weight and improve.
Do I want to use cardio machines, or do cardio activity in a large free space?
This is an important question. Some people prefer the bikes, elliptical machines, and treadmills, but others prefer to have a large, open space for various interval training and individual activities. Some gyms don’t have the space to support those activities.
Do I want to take classes or utilize a personal trainer?
Sometimes, especially if you’re new to working out, taking fitness classes can be very helpful. In this situation, you usually have a professional instructor who leads you and a group of other people in a fitness activity, usually related to cardio. Some options include:
– Yoga, which tones muscles and helps you relax
– Pilates, which is a cardio exercise that also tones muscles
– Zumba, a cardio activity disguised as a form of Latin dance
– Kick boxing, a cardio activity that also teaches basic self-defense
If any of these classes sound like something you might want, make sure the gym offers them. You may also consider the class sizes.
If you are looking into a personal trainer, you will want to research the trainers at gyms in your area to be sure they can help you meet your goals, at a price you can manage.
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