If you're a month into a new workout routine at home and find yourself losing motivation, it may be time to make a change. Set aside that aerobic DVD and leave the treadmill behind to try something new at the gym. Doing so can benefit your workouts and strengthen your commitment to becoming healthier.
Wonder why? Here are a few things to consider:
Social Interaction: Meeting people might not be the reason you join a club, but helps keep you coming back. Meeting other members provides extra incentive to workout, especially if you set times to exercise out together.
Access to Equipment: That dusty set of free weights and lone treadmill in your garage won't allow you to add any diversity to your workouts. A fitness club membership will give you access to a wider variety of equipment and you'll have the opportunity to change up your routines whenever boredom starts to set in.
Proper Training: Not only will you have access to a wide range of machines and weights, you also have professional fitness coaches on-hand to demonstrate how to properly use all of the equipment. It's a good idea to work with a fitness coach when joining a club in order to develop the best plan to achieve your goals.
Exercise Classes: Most fitness clubs offer exercise classes that can help spice up your ho-hum routine, while giving you time to work with a qualified instructor. Some classes are progressive and taught in a series, which might help further your commitment level to the instructor, the class and yourself.
Distraction-Free Environment: Cell phones, PDAs and laptops are great communication tools, but they can distract you from your goals. Workouts at home can be easily interrupted by any of these items, but there's no reason to tote your cell phone around as you navigate the club.
Extra Amenities: Many health clubs now offer access to a spa or sauna, pools and childcare facilities. Treat yourself once a week to a guilt-free trip to the sauna or take a few laps in the pool to de-stress and relax. It changes up your routine and provides a healthy alternative to the standard workout.
Make sure you take the time to find the best club for you. For insight and advice, check out our earlier post on Fitting In at the Gym here.
Wonder why? Here are a few things to consider:
Social Interaction: Meeting people might not be the reason you join a club, but helps keep you coming back. Meeting other members provides extra incentive to workout, especially if you set times to exercise out together.
Access to Equipment: That dusty set of free weights and lone treadmill in your garage won't allow you to add any diversity to your workouts. A fitness club membership will give you access to a wider variety of equipment and you'll have the opportunity to change up your routines whenever boredom starts to set in.
Proper Training: Not only will you have access to a wide range of machines and weights, you also have professional fitness coaches on-hand to demonstrate how to properly use all of the equipment. It's a good idea to work with a fitness coach when joining a club in order to develop the best plan to achieve your goals.
Exercise Classes: Most fitness clubs offer exercise classes that can help spice up your ho-hum routine, while giving you time to work with a qualified instructor. Some classes are progressive and taught in a series, which might help further your commitment level to the instructor, the class and yourself.
Distraction-Free Environment: Cell phones, PDAs and laptops are great communication tools, but they can distract you from your goals. Workouts at home can be easily interrupted by any of these items, but there's no reason to tote your cell phone around as you navigate the club.
Extra Amenities: Many health clubs now offer access to a spa or sauna, pools and childcare facilities. Treat yourself once a week to a guilt-free trip to the sauna or take a few laps in the pool to de-stress and relax. It changes up your routine and provides a healthy alternative to the standard workout.
Make sure you take the time to find the best club for you. For insight and advice, check out our earlier post on Fitting In at the Gym here.
I find that working out at a gym is great for accountability. The group fitness instructors, trainers and other gym goers hold you accountable when you miss a workout.
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