What qualities should I look for before joining a gym?

User41 · 36-40, M

How close it is to you

Hours they keep it open

It’s atmosphere

Equipment. If you already know what equipment you like.

This is very much up to the individual. I personally like to see bumper plates, Olympic bar bells, an lots of dumbbells. I don’t like machines.

I like the gym to be SUPER close. As when it comes to working out convince is key. Sometimes I’m forced to get 6 or even 5 hours of sleep instead of 7 or 8. Just to make sure I get a workout in. I don’t want to have to take more time out of my day just to travel to my gym.

Im also a night owl. I HATE PACKED GYMS! an if it’s a 24 hour gym I’d love it. I like working out either super early or super late. Can concentrate better when I’m practically alone.

I don’t like CrossFit. I don’t want people clapping for me. I don’t need encouragement. That’s just not for me.

But I also HATE planet fitness. I enjoy powerlifting. An when you max out the weight, sometimes I fail and the weight drops...

But in planet fitness some people find this intimidating so they’d kick you out for it... not my kinda gym.

Essentially I just need a gym that is clean. Well kept.

But again... this is just me.

Classy · 22-25, F

The kind of atmosphere they have, I’ve heard of gyms where the trainers and workers were very judgemental of the customers

Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F

Being able to work out on your schedule... reciprocal gym available for when you travel. Clean facilities... safe and a good variety of equipment... trainers that can motivate and provide you with a variety of workouts so you don't get bored.

VomitingWords

Walk and in and check the place out. Maybe you like the atmosphere, maybe you don't.

Are the bathrooms nice? Free water? Cool. Do they have machines you KNOW and CAN use? Maybe you like the TV set up there... maybe they have a cool dance room.