So you've tried exercise and diet
at home. But somehow no matter how long you stare at your treadmill or how many
locks you put on the refrigerator the pounds just aren't going away. If
motivation is the deciding factor in whether or not you go through with a
weight reducing program then you may consider a gym membership.
Many people have found success by
going this route not only because of the equipment available but because the
people around them working their tails off make it seem a little more doable.
After all, if you've got to suffer, why not suffer from together?
Okay-so you're really not
supposed to suffer through a workout at a gym but you'd be surprised at the
amount of people who have signed up for a membership with stars in their eyes
only to find the facilities weren't clean, hours didn't fit their schedule, the
drive was too long and they couldn't pay off their contracts.
A member of Bally Fitness found
out that even though he was moving to an area without a center, he could not
get out of his three year contract without some major penalties. Don't get
stuck paying for a high priced gym membership that wasn't all you thought it
was eventually like many people have before. I've compiled a list of the top
rated gyms in the US and rated them against each other so that now, you can
find a best friend in your gym membership card.
Here are my top five picks:
No.1. Bally Fitness: With a membership
to Bally Fitness you'll also know more about their online support area which
will give you tools to help you keep track of your goals outside of the gym.
Unfortunately, they have some bad publicity because of their strict contracts
(you have to sign them for 3 years and basically take out a loan from them).
This is the reason why I would nominate them as a last resort gym.
No.2. World Gym: This gym has good
facilities and service but nothing that stood out from the crowd. However, I
found one happy customer who actually received phone calls from the gym when
she skipped a few days to help her enjoy her goal (which she did). There are
over 300 locations and they occasionally offer free passes.
No.3. PowerHouse Gym: Can you say ahhh!
Many of these high class gyms include in-house massage, tanning beds and spas.
You can be sure that the little details will be taken care of the entire manner
down to rubber floors that help absorb impact. The only problem is getting out
of the spa room and onto the exercise machines. But you can also use it as a
great reward for getting through the workout. They also have over 300 locations
in 15 countries but offer basically no free passes.
No.4. YMCA: This gym has a huge focus on
family activities so if you've got little ones bring them along. You'll have
quality time and be teaching your children healthy habits at the same time
you're burning fat. The only major complaint I have heard against the YMCA is
that their equipment isn't really for serious athletes. But if you're just
looking to get a good cardio workout or lift some weights this may be the way
to go. Plus, you don't have to sign a contract to get in if you don't want to.
There are over 2, 500 locations so you probably won't have a tough time finding
one nearby.
No.5. Gold's Gym: You may have heard
them be referred to as the ‘Mecca of Body Building. ‘This is why many beginner
athletes find Gold's Gym to be intimidating when they first join. However, you
can turn this into your biggest motivator as you strive to stay informed about
the amazing people around you and transform your body. They have 600 centers in
25 different countries.
So there you have it. From Bally
Fitness to Gold's Gym you can find a center that gives you the rewarding
experience you deserve. Just make sure that you like the associates you're
going to be working with and that you read through the contracts carefully.
Then get ready to enjoy a whole new way of life the will make you feel more
energized and confident every day.
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