Picking a gym.

Not quite as easy as picking your snout but can be just as satisfying!

There are a few things you should consider when window shopping for your home away from home, the main ones that come to mind are location, price and facilities.

Location, nice and easy one to go into.

Can you get there easily, that means can YOU get there!
If you have to rely on your mate Dave to give you a lift then it's no good, you must minimise potential excuses you can use to skive the gym.

Price. Are you going to use the gym enough to get value for money? 

There is no point blowing £50 a month on a gym you will only go to twice in your entire life.

 You may want an exclusive gym for the bragging rights but let's be serious, you can pay £9.99 now a days for a budget.

Facilities. This covers a wide range of things, from the staff levels to swimming pools and tennis courts!

Are you a novice or seasoned gym veteran? 

A lot of the cheaper gyms have minimal staff, well apart from personal trainers sharking about.

If you don't know your foam rolls from your sausage rolls maybe invest in a slightly more expensive gym where there are gym instructor on hand that will ease you in without taking more money out of you pocket.

If you are willing to pay the extra you could look for a personal trainer who does home visits, it's hard to ignore your workout if it's knocking at your door!

What are you wanting from the gym?

Do you just want some heavy weights and a treadmill? 

So why pay for more that? Don't pay for all the bells and whistles then you only want a nice shiny whistle.

Do you just want to swim?

See what local swimming pool has on offer!

Are you just wanting to get the girls together and hit some classes?

Check out if there any local classes run by independent trainers, there are some in my area that are as little as £3 a class, no contract or admin fee needed.

The only other advice I would give is to be honest with yourself!

You know if you are likely to give up then don't get yourself locked into an expensive 12 month contract!

Take each month as it comes, set and smash goals, remind yourself you can do it and  surround yourself with people that will encourage you to achieve your goals rather than vegetate on the sofa like a manatee.

If you are worried about walking in alone then check out my picking a gym buddy post!