So your gym sucks? A lot of people have this same exact problem and its a tough one. Most places require you sign a contract to join or pay a higher monthly fee if you choose not to. If you signed a contract and you're having second thoughts, your options...
I don't ask much of my fellow gym-goers: wear deodorant, don't do bicep curls in the squat rack and above all: follow my simple directions when giving me a spot. The bench press is the only exercise where dropping the weight would cause some serious problems for a lifter. If...
1. Active Person. You need to pick someone who is active and likes to exercise. If you pick a couch potato, you may find yourself consuming too much energy convincing them that it's time to exercise and not enough time making your workout better. Constantly begging your workout partner to...
1. Sports. Most of us live within walking distance of a park or community center. At the very least, these parks should have a tennis or basketball court which are perfect for cardiovascular exercise. The great part about using sports for cardio is that you don't have to pay very...
1. Proper Attire. Proper attire is needed not only to keep you comfortable but also to keep the upholstery on the machines in good condition and keep you safe. Some fabrics, especially those in jeans, are abrasive and can cause the material on benches to rip. One of the most...
I love going to the gym and I love seeing people take up a lifestyle high in physical activity. The part annoying me is how traffic inside the typical gym is heavily skewed towards the beginning of the week, specifically Mondays through Wednesdays. The first few days of the week...
It seems every time I visit a gym, someone else is acting crazy, inspiring me to write another blog post. Over the coming weeks, I'll make some new entries of gym observations that drove me nuts. Some of the most egregious examples of annoying behaviors include (but are not limited...
Printable Gym Questionnaire Joining a gym can be a stressful and hectic experience. Having a list of questions to ask while touring potential gyms will keep you from forgetting what you need to know (use the printable list). While visiting the gyms you're interested in, you should take...
For more information on fitness and exercise, visit StraightHealth.com "Skip the Lies, go Straight to the Health." Name of Gym:_________________________ Phone Number: (____) __________________ Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Group Exercise Classes Do they have classes that you're interested in? Get a schedule: Are classes offered during the...
Too often, people go to the gym without a plan. They pick up the most ineffective routines, do the worst exercises and hope to get results overnight. Though it's true that going to the gym and taking all the wrong steps is a lot better than doing nothing at all,...
