Choice of a gym is a crucial factor in your beginner bodybuilding plan. It can make or break your success. Here are some things to think about when making this choice:
1) Equipment
Be certain that the gym has enough equipment to go around.
For instance, are there enough bench press stations? I've visited gyms where there was always a line to do bench presses. When I finally got my turn I'd always get interrupted by people asking me how many more sets I had left. You need to do each set with maximum intensity and rest as long as you need to between sets. The last thing you need is someone pressuring you to hurry and be done!
2) Cost
Don't pay through the nose for a membership. You need just the most basic of membership plans allowing you the use of the core machines and free weights. You certainly don't need to pay for spas, tanning salons and a bunch of other stuff that isn't necessary for the beginner bodybuilding routine. National chains like Gold's and 24 Hour Fitness have "express" locations that cater to just the basics and are pretty affordable.
Also try to take advantage of any promotions they might have. Many have packages like refer-a-friend and get 30% off, or five week trial passes etc especially at the beginning of the month.
3) Hours
Check that the gym is open when you are able to work out. Don't get seduced by one of those plans that charges $9.99/month but then only allows you to use the gym between the hours of 11am and 3pm. You'll just end up skipping workouts and impeding your progress.
4) Location
Closer to home or the office is best. You will have fewer excuses to skip workouts and will avoid the wasting time on long drives back and forth.
5) Demographics
Don't belabor this one but it is best to avoid gyms with too many of the following people
a. Lots of women. These gyms tend to focus on yoga and 'cute' exercises that are useless to you as a bodybuilder.
b. Muscle heads. These are the guys with 50 inch biceps and walk around like they own the gym. They can be intimidating and also tend to juice up on steroids. Avoid them like the plague.
6) Cleanliness
A clean well maintained gym will do much to motivate you to want to work out whereas a filthy one will gross you out. If at all possible pick the cleanest one after considering the other factors above.
Okay, it's time to get off your butt and hit the gym. I say go now!
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