Thursday, November 19, 2009

Why Do We Have To Join A Gym And Why We Don't

By George Fernandez

For people who wish to focus on ther fitness, joining a gym is advisable. Still, there are people who settled on stopping and find themselves workout alone. Now, why do you think these people join a gym and why do others do not ever consider joining a gym? Here are several of the advantages and disadvantages of joining a gym.

Advantages of joining a gym:

High quality equipments that you can't afford are mostly ready in gym. There are a lot of kinds of dumbbells, barbells, cardio machines, weight lifting machines, and other equipments necessary for your exercise. Other gyms have provisions for pools, basketball courts, and other areas for sports activities. Having a lot of accessible equipments will keep you from being tired of doing the same exercise everyday. You can learn several workouts using these available facilities.

There are also available trainers, staffs, and other members in gym whom you can ask questions regarding your workout. Professionals such as dieticians, gym instructors, physical therapist, yoga instructors, bodybuilders, and aerobic teachers are available in gym. You can ask them on how to workout and utilise the facilities the right way and have a good diet for your training .

It is advisable to join a gym than to make a gym at your own home. Buying equipments for a gym will cost you a lot of money. So make sure that the gym is not too far from your office or home.

Drawbacks of joining a gym:

The primary disadvantage of joining a gym is the high cost. Aside from membership fee, there is also a regular fee. Then there is also an additional charge when taking a personal trainer. Other gyms also bill for parking lots and utilisation of locker rooms.

Another problem is regarding the time and distance. An extra time to travel just to go to a gym requires a lot of effort, most particularly for working people.

Sometimes, the availability of equipments is also a doubt. If there are many people in a gym, there might be competition in utilising some equipments.

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