05-27-18, 06:02 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2001
|
LOL - I was checking to see what other suggestions you'd received and noticed my typo. You definitely do not need ear BUGS, but ear BUDS might come in handy!!
__________________
"People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs |
05-27-18, 07:41 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2008
|
Like someone mentioned, most gyms run 1-week free pass. Could you try it out first before commit? Also check online reviews (Yelp, Facebook, etc.) about that particular gym to see what other people have to say about it. It would have saved me the trouble of going through the "free consultation" from a personal trainer had I read the reviews before hand. I mainly go for the various classes nowadays. After working out alone at home for so many years, it feels good to be in other people's company. A group of us regular "gym gals" actually went out for lunch a few times which were a lot of fun. Good luck and enjoy the new experience.
|
05-28-18, 07:10 AM | ||
Join Date: Jul 2006
|
Thanks! The gym does offer a one-week pass so I'll get that.
Quote:
|
|
05-28-18, 08:42 AM | |
VF Supporter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
|
Personal training contracts
Some gyms offer personal training, and give you a free session first, to hook you in. Be wary. Those contracts can be extremely pricey. It happened to me. When I got home and read the fine print, I learned that they were not gym staff but a different company that rented space at the gym. I managed to get out of it in time - something like 48 hours to quit without a penalty.
Most gyms have staff that can show you around and get you acquainted with the equipment, and that's part of your monthly fee. Some gyms have trainers available for a set one time fee - example, 3 training sessions for $150, no contracts. I've used this model in the past and got the most out of it with no gimmicks or BS. In a nutshell I recommend avoiding any additional personal training fees or services until you've been going for a while and have the lay of the land. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your workouts! |
05-28-18, 10:28 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston
|
[QUOTE=wishiwasinhawaii;2775488]I haven't belonged to a gym in at least 10 years and things could be different now, but make sure you read the fine print on any contracts they want you to sign. I once had a hard time cancelling a gym membership and they kept charging my credit card even after I had cancelled, so it's just something to be aware of.
I second this advice. My gym made it incredibly difficult to cancel - one of the reasons I'm wary of joining one now. |
05-28-18, 10:44 AM | |
VF Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: State of Confusion
|
FirmDeb,
Go for it and enjoy this new adventure! You won't know until you try and everyone on this thread has given GREAT advice to follow! You'll get more comfortable as you start going. I actually hate gyms, but when one opened really close to where we live, my husband wanted to sign up and so he signed me up too for his moral support. I was quite self-conscious before going, wondering what to wear, wondering if I'd be comfortable, would I like it...well, turns out I love it! I've gotten to try all kinds of classes and meet like-minded people (which is no easy feat since I too work from home). I've also found a class that has absolutely kicked my fitness up a notch to where I'm finally excited and motivated to work hard again after tons of injuries sidelined that motivation! And as far as what to wear, I go for comfort first because I'm not there to look pretty, so cheapo capri tights/workout pants and large T-shirts are my go-to and nobody really cares! Now I look forward to my gym days each week just as much as I look forward to my home workouts. And nobody is more surprised by that than me! Good luck with your new chapter and keep us posted on how it's going! |
Tags |
gym, gym etiquette, gym membership, ywca |
|
|