Cultivating Curiosity
November 30, 2017Getting SMART this Holiday Season
November 30, 2017Convenience: 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