Gym? I Don’t Need No Stinking Gym!
When working with my new Kaiser nurse practitioner she suggested setting up some goals to get started. One of them was to get more exercise. I have never been good at doing anything on a regular basis. I had spoke to a couple of friends that said that they really like the brand new gym in my town.
I really resisted this idea. The thought of a gym membership brought up two things for me, one was that I would be wasting my money because I would never go and two I usually hate the energy at a gym (the pretty people against the not so pretty people). After about a month or so, I fought through those fears and made an appointment to take a look see.
The gym was not what I expected. It was filled with everyday normal people. It smelled clean and had a fresh air open feeling to it. (must be the high ceilings and skylights) The staff was welcoming and friendly. I left that appointment with a membership card and an appointment to meet with a trainer for an evaluation.
Reception Desk
I popped in a couple of times to “try” to do a workout. I realized I really didn’t have a good idea on what I should be doing there. Good thing I had this appointment coming up with the trainer. I was hoping he would give me a routine to get started on. (that story will come later)
The good news is that I am still a member at that gym (1.5 years later). Even though I fought the idea of signing up and thinking it wouldn’t help me in my success, it has become my place where I can go, focus on myself, be safe and know that I am supported there. It was one of the biggest surprises in my journey, who would have thunk!
Here is an excerpt from a Forbes article about when picking a gym make sure it is a good fit for you.
Top Tips For Picking A Gym - Forbes.com
Whether you’re moving a regular workout indoors or creating a new exercise routine from scratch, avoid simply joining the first gym with the shiniest logo and longest row of equipment.
Instead, think about how a gym’s available amenities can complement your existing level of fitness. A marathoner or cyclist, Murphy says, should consider whether a gym is staffed with running or cycling experts. If weight loss is a primary goal, then seek out a club that caters less to the endurance athlete and more to similarly-minded gym goers likely to take advantage of fat-burning classes and an on-site dietitian or nutritionist.
June 12, 2009 1:50 pm 2 Comments
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By Whineaux, June 17, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
Good for you! I have such a hard time hauling my tush to work out!
By How I Make $300 a Day Online, June 18, 2009 @ 8:13 am
Hey, nice post, very well written. You should write more about this.