The following checklist will help you remember important
details you may overlook in finalizing your body building
center decision:
1. Location: Select a location
that is geographically convenient for you to get to.
2. Hours: Check the business hours
of the facility to ensure it is in sync with your work-out
availability
3. Environment: Make note of cleanliness
and sanitary rules of the facility
4. Equipment: Make sure that the
facility has ample machines that suit your work-out regimen.
Look for any telltale signs of maintenance issues in the way
of "out of order" equipment.
5. Referrals: Have you had any
recommendations or negative experiences with the health club?
Verify the credibility of the gym by checking with the Better
Business Bureau and Attorney General's office before making
a contract commitment.
6. Customer Service: Are the physical
fitness representatives knowledgeable and helpful.
Use the following list of questions to inquire about the facility before finalizing your decision.
1. How often is the equipment
replaced? (Outdated work-out machine may represent ineffective
work-outs).
2. What are the peak periods of
the health club facility? (To plan your fitness schedule,
it is important to find out the busiest times).
3. How long have the physical
trainers and support staff been employed with the fitness
club? (A high turnover rate may indicate operational and managing
issues).
4. Are there extra fees for using
the steam room, pool or sauna?
5. What is the size of each fitness
program class?
6. Are any additional fees imposed,
for example, for towels or the swimming pool?
7. What is the cost of the initiation
fee and monthly dues?
