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What qualities should I look for before joining a gym?

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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.
lovingcouple · 26-30, M
@User41 good answer