When I got serious about losing weight, increasing strength and concentrating more on my overall health, I joined a gym.
I searched online and read up on the fitness centers available in my local area.
There are 4 facilities to choose from. I took a virtual tour of each one to see what types of amenities they each offer. I read client reviews and read their policies and rates. I chose the gym that provides the widest variety of group classes. I enjoy having so many options to select from, every day of the month at varying times of day. The facility also includes rows of treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines and stairmasters. They include all types of stationary bikes and weight lifting machines to hit every muscle group. They built a running track around the perimeter of the facility, and I love using the swimming pool, sauna and spacious locker rooms. I completed the whole signup process totally online. I had no need to physically step inside the gym. I was so eager to get started that I drove straight to the mall and invested in a whole wardrobe of fitness attire. The fabric is intended to be breathable and wick away moisture. I also bought a good pair of running shoes. When it was time to actually visit the gym, I was rather overwhelmed. Despite appearing as if I knew what I was doing, I had no clue how to properly utilize the equipment. I was afraid of making a fool of myself or injuring myself. I chose to simply run on the treadmill because that seemed simple enough. I paid attention to the workout routines of other members. I steadily learned how to operate the other machines. I finally had the courage to sign up for one of the group classes and made some friends.