You want to start working out, but where? How do you decide? You need to consider what you want in a gym and then you need to explore what is in your area.
First, consider distance – the farther and longer you have to travel for your workout, the more likely you will be to skip it.
Do you want group classes? If classes – you need to what if any classes are offered and when. Also be sure to check if there’s an extra fee for the class.
Free weights? Machines? TRX? See if the gym has the equipment you want to use and also see what kind of condition it’s in. Are there a lot of broken machines? If yes, that is not a good sign.
Be sure to visit the gym at the time when you would usually workout. How crowded is it? Does the gym have ample machines and weights?
Is the place neat? With some gyms, you can end up spending a lot of time looking for the dumbbell you need because the people who used it didn’t put it back.
Be sure to check out the locker rooms. Are they clean? Do they have showers? If you plan to go to work or elsewhere straight after your workout, decent showers and lockers will be important.
Also note the temperature of the gym. Too warm? Too cold? Just right?
Perhaps the most important thing to consider is the culture of the gym. Will you be comfortable working out there? Some gyms attract people who seem more interested in being seen than working out. Will that bother you? Some gyms don’t allow their patrons to be loud – grunting and groaning. If noise is part of your routine, you will want to make sure you will be welcome there.
You will see a big cultural difference between a local private gym (usually owned and operated by a trainer) and a corporate gym. The corporate gyms tend to be very large, many machines, and many people. They can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out.
A private, locally owned gym, however, is usually smaller and may tailor to particular athletes. The advantage is that they are less crowded and you can really focus on your workout.
Fit and Psyched, a private gym located at 1177 Clare Ave #2, West Palm Beach, FL, has a family culture. Patrons have varying goals, but are there to work out. The spirit is one of collaboration and support. Amy and Dave Melnicoff, the owners, are the core to Fit and Psyched. They each have several decades of fitness, training, and coaching experience, but more importantly they are passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals. Fit and Psyched trainers seek to find out where YOU want to be, what YOUR goals are, and then help you find the best path through nutrition and exercise to get there.
The Fit and Psyched team work with people with various goals: from those who want to lose weight for a specific event, people wanting to compete in a bodybuilding competition, those wanting to build muscle to feel more fit and strong in daily life, and more.
The atmosphere is one of collaboration and support. People who train with Fit and Psyched are serious about their goals and generally intend to have fun working toward them. To find out more, call 561-223-1112 to speak with Dave or Amy and while you’re at it please check out the gallery of picturesand testimonials.
