Top 5 considerations before joining a gym
Price
- How much is a membership?
- What’s the difference in price between a monthly and yearly membership?
- Does the membership price include services you’ll never use?
- Do you have to pay extra for services you will use?
Example: group exercise classes
Hours
- When is the gym open on the days you plan to use it?
- How busy is the gym at the time you plan to use it?
- What times are group exercise classes offered?
- What times are personal trainers available?
Convenience
- How far is the gym from your home or place of work?
- How long will your commute be at the time you plan to use the gym?
- Does the gym provide amenities if you plan to shower there?
Equipment
- What kind of equipment does the gym have?
- Will somebody be available to show you how to use the equipment?
- Is the equipment clean?
History
- Have you joined a gym in the past?
- If yes, did you use it regularly?
- If you canceled your gym membership in the past, what was the reason?
- What will be different this time?
It’s always a good idea to see if a gym offers a free trial pass for a day or week. That way you can try out the gym before commiting to a full membership.