The following points must be
taken into consideration when evaluating/joining a gym:
Cost - does it
represent good value for money?
Staff/instructor
- are they knowledgeable and do they practice what they preach, are they
visible & helpful, do they answer my question properly?
Cleanliness - is
the gym including changing areas hygienic? how clean is other facilities?
Equipment - is
there enough in peak hours, is it any good (brand) i.e. do the dumbbells go to
at least 100lbs,what is maintenance state?
Peak times - is
it crowded or just right?
Atmosphere - is
it good or are you surprised if someone says hello to you?
Security - is
there a car park, what about lockers for your clothing and other valuables, is
gym responsible for same? Etc?
Changing rooms -
are there any, are the showers powerful and hot?
Opening hours -
what are they, does it open early and close late, is it open 7 days a week?
References - do
you heard about this gym or has anybody recommended this gym?
Accessibility from your
house-how far is this fitness center for you?
Emergency- is
they equip with emergency plan (like CPR)? Do they have in house medical
service?
Personalized
attention- do they offer personalized training in their premises? Do I have
to pay extra for it?
Time availability to
you.-do they have separate ladies timings?
Music- how loud
is there music? Do they play fast tracks?
Rent/ownership –
is that place belonging to gym owner? If not do they have any plan to shift
that fitness center in near future?
Other amenities -
does the gym have a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, massage, swimming pool, squash
court, tennis court, indoor running track, sports shop (do they sell
supplements, clothing etc.), aerobics hall, martial arts, climbing wall etc.