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.