Finding the Right Gym

Convenience: Start by making it seamless and convenient: Find a place that fits in nicely with your routine. For instance;

• a gym that’s on your way to and from work
• a gym near home
• a gym near work
• perhaps you start by hiring a trainer to come to your house

Try a few before committing: Like searching for a place to live, dedicate time to see if it is a good fit for you. The more serious you approach this from the beginning, the more likely you are to stick to it. A few things you can do:

• Set up times with a few gyms to get tours
• Start with a multiclass punch-card
• Most gyms offer free trial classes, free personal training sessions, or sometimes even a 1-month free trial

Safety: Be sure to go somewhere that is credible and safe:

• They have an emergency procedure in place
• They have first aid and AED easily accessible
• They have credible certifications that are either through or recognized by:
• ACSM
• ACSM
• NSCA
• NASM
• ACE
• AEA
• Water Art
• AFPA
• AFAA
• Balanced Body (Pilates)
• Pilates Sports Center
• Pilates by Pilates Body Mind
• Registered Yoga Alliance
• Crossfit Level 3
• FMS Level 2
• Gymnastics Bodies