How to Choose the Right Health & Fitness Gym for Your Lifestyle

Looking for the right health & fitness gym for yourself? I know the big advertisements and promotional campaigns of the wellness and training centres around the city are making it very difficult for you to find the gym that will be the best suited for you. Did you know that around 60% of people in India stop going to the gym just after 4-6 weeks after joining? Wondering why?

Along with other reasons, the selection of the gym is often one of the most significant reasons why people drop out in the first place. So let’s find out how you can choose the best health & fitness gym for yourself so that you will never have to leave.

Factors You Need To Consider For Choosing a Health & Fitness Gym

If you are planning to enrol yourself in gum for healthy living, I must tell you that you will need to consider a few factors which will make your decisions easier to take.

Location Of The Gym

In my opinion, location should be the first thing that you need to consider if you are planning on joining a gym and trying to get fitter. If you have enrolled in a great gym, but it requires you to travel for around 1 hour, I don’t think it is feasible. You need to choose the health & fitness centre that is near you, even if it’s not very close, at least you should be able to reach there within 30 minutes. It can be near your home, or your workplace, but if it’s too far away you will not be able to stay consistent.

Before joining, plan and do the research regarding the location and time. If the location is near you and commuting there does not disrupt your regular routine much then choose it. But if it’s not, and there is no way you can commute there by maintaining your regular routine, then I suggest not considering joining there.

Facilities And Equipment

You know, we join a fitness lifestyle gym looking mostly at the facilities and benefits that we are gonna get from there. So, if you want a gym where you will be getting the best quality equipment, advanced machines, and wellness opportunities, you might consider joining Crunch Fitness India. If you want the best and most state-of-the-art cardio machines, a great range of strength training tools, and international-level facilities, Crunch Fitness India will be your top choice, I am sure.

Well compare the facilities between the choices of your gym, identify which of your preferred gym provides the best equipment for your body goal, and then choose wisely.

Membership Plans and Expenses

When I join a gym, my first question is probably the cost and the membership plans. I know it is not always in your mind, but I believe most of us consider it as an important factor. If the gym is meeting all your requirements, then you are probably thinking about finally enrolling, but did you find the membership plans too unreasonable? Then you might wanna reconsider.

If you are looking for long-term engagement check which of the nearby gyms is giving you yearly membership at a reasonable cost. On the other hand, if you are not sure whether you would want to continue for the entire year, then you can see if a flexible membership plan with flexible costing is available. So the membership plans and costs are something you need to analyse carefully before you choose the right health & fitness gym for yourself.

Training

If you are looking for a gym for healthy living then you will need a trainer for personal training. But if the gym you are enrolling in does not have that, then you should reconsider. You need to get trained about the exercises to improve your health and fitness.

Group trainers can train you to do cardio exercises, yoga and other group activities better. If you get a certified and skilled personal trainer, he or she will help you in dealing with your personal health and fitness issues. They will also focus on you, and give you personalised strength and weight training. So I will recommend enrolling in a gym where you can get personal training or group training properly. If you are planning for Crunch Fitness India, I can assure you, that they have the best and the most well-trained, certified trainers giving training.

Safety And Cleanliness

I feel the gym should be your safe place, you should not need to worry about your belongings and your own safety while you are in the gym. In the gym we tend to feel the most of ourselves, we focus on our wellbeing, without worrying about other things. But if the gym is not clean enough, and has poor safety and security structure, then I think you should cut that gym from your list.

When you are taking a membership in a gym, ask them to show you the whole gym properly, and show you the washrooms, changing rooms, and other areas, so you can get a picture of their cleanliness. Also, look at the locker room, and ask about it to clarify, if you keep things in the locker room, how safe they are. In Crunch Fitness India, cleanliness and safety programs are top-notch, so you don’t need to worry.

Culture

I know, most of you do not think much about the culture in a gym, but in my experience, they are super important. If the culture is too snobby and too intimidating, you might feel awkward and can’t focus on your routine. But at Crunch Fitness India, the culture of ‘No Judgement’ is promoted carefully, so people from every background feel welcome, and do their routine without feeling judged.

If you are already suffering from poor body image, and lack of confidence, then I feel it’s very important for you to see the culture before you enrol.

FAQs

1. How can I choose the right health & fitness gym for myself?

You need to prioritize your location, facilities, culture, training, safety and membership plans before you hunt for the right health & fitness gym. Understand which of the factors you can negotiate, and which you can’t and then choose.

2. Should I consider the location for choosing a gym?

Yes, the location of the gym is very important when choosing them. If your chosen gym is far away from your location, and you have to commute for 1-2 hours to get there, you should not be choosing that. It will cause irregularities and inconsistency which is bad for your gym routine.

3. Can I choose a gym where personal training is not available?

Yes, you can choose a gym where personal training is not available. If you have done the gym before, you might have an idea about your workouts. Also, if group training is available, then you can train under the group trainer.

4. Can I join a gym where the culture does not feel welcoming?

Yes, you can join the gym, if you are confident. It is not an essential requirement, but it is always recommended to join a gym which is welcoming.

Finishing Up

Finding a health & fitness gym is not an easy job. We might think that it is not a big deal, but I can tell you from my own experience, that they are. Selection of the wrong gym can impact your fitness journey, your fitness goal and your growth. Consider the factors, and then choose the one which suits your goal and priorities the most.

Have a wonderful health and wellness journey!