I use to go to the ten dollar gyms, you all know them, “The No Judgement Zone” (really who serves pizza at a gym??). They are fine for the average gym goer, they have all the basics and they are usually packed with a bunch of basic people in them. The major issue I found with these gyms is that I could rationalize not going because it cost so little money. Also, these gyms have a complete a lack of variety, which leads to boredom and using the same muscles over and over again, which may stunt your toning process. The best way to stay interested in your work out is by making sure there is enough variety. Variety in your workouts, not only works different muscles, but also keeps you engaged and excited to work on your fitness!
I am now a member of the middle of the line gym, they offer classes and have standard machines, it costs a little too much, but knowing that I have spent 60 bucks on my membership monthly really is the motivator that gets me in there so I’m not wasting my money on something I don’t use.
If you don’t have an extra 60 bucks a month for a gym with classes, no problemo, utilize the web to help you find short term deals. If you have the groupon app, they give you not only the regular deals, but the groupon now, which lets you use a deal in a specific time frame the same day. I have seen a lot of great 5 dollar passes to gyms and 10 dollar classes. Not only do you get to try out new places, but who knows maybe you will find a hidden gem! Some of the best classes I went to were just out of the blue at a studio I tried randomly! Also, many gyms give you a week to try out the gym, no one says you actually have to sign up! There are enough gyms in this little city that you could probably try a different gym a week for several months! My no cost go to, on demand! I love the on demand Exercise TV classes. It let’s you try out a new fitness craze without shelling out any cash (or embarrassing yourself in a packed class!)
So get ready to get your fitness on, it will make you look even more fabulous in your wardrobe!
