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Just because, you love the new health club
in your area because, they provide free robes each time you
visit, does not mean it is the appropriate club for you? Use
the following checklist to help you identify a facility that
exceeds your expectations.
The
following checklist will help you remember important details
you may overlook in finalizing your body building center decision:
Location
Select a location that is geographically convenient for you
to get to
Hours
Check the business hours of the facility to ensure it is in
sync with your work-out availability
Environment
Make note of cleanliness and sanitary rules of the facility
Equipment
Make sure that the facility has ample machines that suit your
work-out regimen. Look for any telltale signs of maintenance
issues in the way of "out of order" equipment.
Referrals
Have you had any recommendations or negative experiences with
the health club? Verify the credibility of the gym by checking
with the Better Business Bureau and Attorney Generals office
before making a contract commitment.
Customer
Service Are the physical fitness representatives knowledgeable
and helpful.
Use the
following list of questions to inquire about the facility before
finalizing your decision.
How often
is the equipment replaced? (Outdated work-out machine may represent
ineffective work-outs).
What
are the peak periods of the health club facility? (To plan your
fitness schedule, it is important to find out the busiest times).
How long
have the physical trainers and support staff been employed with
the fitness club? (A high turnover rate may indicate operational
and managing issues).
Are there
extra fees for using the steam room, pool or sauna?
What
is the size of each fitness program class?
Are any
additional fees imposed, for example, for towels or the swimming
pool?
What
is the cost of the initiation fee and monthly dues? |
