Should You Join A Fitness Club?

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Article Title: Should You Join A Fitness Club?

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If you feel a little intimidated about exercising with men in a

big sweat-infused gym room, consider joining a ladies fitness

club. Don’t worry- not all the ladies in the club are trim and

physically fit. That’s why they’re there. You’ll find ladies of

all shapes and sizes at the gym, and you’ll make some wonderful

friends.

If you have a buddy that you can go with - talking during the

exercise makes the time go by much faster, and the

accountability is helpful on those days you don’t feel like

dragging yourself to the club.

One benefit of working out at a gym is that you have trainers

who can show you how to do the exercises correctly. People can

“spot” you during some exercises, if necessary, and guide you

in correct form and to avoid injuries.

Another benefit is that you will usually find a large number of

exercise machines that you may not be able to afford yourself.

If you tried to stock your basement or garage with the same

equipment, you’d run out of space and spend thousands of

dollars, to boot.

Downsides include the cost of a membership. While it can be

costly, if you go as many times as possible/practical during

your week, you lower the effective “per visit” cost. If your

schedule doesn’t’ allow you to exercise during the time the

club is open, it might be better to find another club or

another mode of exercise.

Some people are intimidated about exercising in form of others

and prefer the privacy of home. If you can move past this and

realize that no one is watching you and that everyone looks

just like you when they’re on the same machine you are, you’ll

derive great benefit from a gym membership.

Try to find a health club as close to your home as possible. If

you have to drive very far to get to the club, you’re likely to

find less time to make the trip. You’ll find on cold winter

days that it’s preferable to take a nap over driving to a gym

and having to drive back home when you’re done.

Many gyms will allow you to come in and try out the machines

for a few days before deciding on joining. This is a very good

way of getting the “feel” for a place and seeing if you like

the style of workout you’ll get. You’ll also be able to

ascertain the mood of the gym and what sort of music they play,

etc. This may seem like a small thing, but it can make a big

difference in your workout and energy levels while there.

Another option is to find a fitness trainer. This person can

help you do your exercises correctly and can also show you

different ways to do exercise in case you’re in pain or

pregnant. When looking for a trainer, you want to ask where

they were certified (and check the certification paperwork).

Look for someone with whom you feel comfortable. A good trainer

will explain things and is patient as you learn.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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