Jeanne M.
January 9, 2016 00:28
You know you need to work out, but....
"I'm too old
I don't like high pressure sales tactics
It doesn't fit in my schedule
It's sooo boring
My weight is fine
The trainers don't really know what they're doing
I could get killed on that equipment
I hate waiting to use the equipment because it's so crowded
The showers are icky...."
It goes on, but I think I've hit the high points.
Eventually, you make yourself go check out the big gyms. Sure enough, there are dozens of sweaty people rotating on and off the equipment without cleaning it. The smell of sweat permeates the room. Weights are everywhere except where they belong. And the sales guys....looming like vultures.
But what if you could find a place where none of that was true and none of your excuses would apply? I'm picky about gyms or fitness centers....very picky. So have I got a place for you!
Before you start, you will be given a health screen of questions of any current or past medical issues, as well as family history. Your blood pressure is taken, along with your resting pulse. You get body composition measurements and metabolic testing. Uh-huh, your weight may be good, but is there hidden fat that could be an issue? You can have your cholesterol, blood sugar or pulmonary function tested. Wow. Who else does that? Nobody, but these people really care about you. Their clients range from age 7 to age 92.......what were you saying about being too old?
Moving on - you're ready to start. First off all comes the scheduling thing. This gym doesn't have any hours. You want to work out at 4 a.m., okay the trainer will be there, he/she will be qualified. You can see that from their bios on the website. All training is by appointment only so the gym is small, there will never be more than a few people at a time, and each one will have a trainer. You're never alone, so you don't have to worry about accidentally getting hurt because you didn't know what you were doing. And believe me, you won't get bored. You are the sole focus of your trainer while you are there.
The equipment is current and well maintained. You won't see rusty hinges and worn out machines that squeak when they move. The gym is spotless, everything is where it belongs.
Not sure about your diet? There is a nutritionist on call. Same thing with a masseuse, if you want a massage after your work-out.
Oh yes, the dreaded locker and shower area. There's only a handful of lockers, since this is a personal gym. There are two huge showers (one is handicap accessible) and a private dressing area. There is no mold growing in corners that looks as though it pre-dates pond scum. This place is clean, even by germophobic standards.
So, you love the place, but you still aren't sure. You can have 3 free sessions and there is no used care salesman hiding behind the curtain. Yes, I had one gym that actually said, "How can we get you to sign this contract before you leave, without having to look anywhere else?" Either you want to do it, or you don't. No one is going to push you.
No, it isn't cheap to work-out here, but there are so many things that make it worth making it work. Go ahead - take their 3 free sessions and try it out, compare for yourself. I dare ya.....