Things to look for when joining a new gym?

Swarovski · 06-14-2009, 02:09 AM

Hey guys I got a job in the big city which means I gotta find a gym close to work - luckily there are 8 gyms in walking distance! I'm planning a day to check them all out and was just wondering whats the most important stuff to take into consideration when joining a new gym?

Obviously I gotta look at equipment and lockers.... what else?

PremierGirl · 06-14-2009, 08:50 AM

IF it gets really crowded
membership price / contract
people that go there
rules

freebirdmac · 06-14-2009, 09:14 AM

I'd ask for a free week at each and get a first hand impression. Then it's a matter of cost and what kind of contract they make you sign.

mab311 · 06-14-2009, 09:46 AM

make sure you can do deadlifts too, im really bummed its against the rules at my gym..i cant wait to get to a better gym very soon! and a decent amount of benches for the dumbbells, mine is always overcrowded!

NiaShanks · 06-14-2009, 03:54 PM

I think environment is very important.

For example: the gym I go to has an old, hardcore feel to it. There are some big guys that lift there, and they allow chalk. : )

I would train at a hole in the wall gym any day rather than a commercial gym that doesn't allow chalk or let you deadlift.

Like someone mentioned, try to get a free week at each and see which one fits your needs.

Good luck!

Swarovski · 06-27-2009, 01:25 PM

Hey guys I just joined a really awesome gym, its got a great atmosphere with really helpful people. Not many women around (i expect that they get intimidated by the hardcore men) but it's still cool, I get on and do my own thing... feel ugly compared to the hotness in there sometimes ooo-weee!

eglionz · 06-28-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mab311

make sure you can do deadlifts too, im really bummed its against the rules at my gym..i cant wait to get to a better gym very soon! and a decent amount of benches for the dumbbells, mine is always overcrowded!

Deadlifts against the rules? That's strange. :P

1972girl · 06-28-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NiaShanks

I think environment is very important.

For example: the gym I go to has an old, hardcore feel to it. There are some big guys that lift there, and they allow chalk. : )

This^^^ Right now I pay for a gym that has a lot less than gyms half its price. But its the gym I have been to that im not in a hurry to get of and I can spend all day there.