I AM - My Gym Membership - What You Need To Know About Having One

I have been paying for a gym membership well over a year, coming to a year and a half. It's been a battle as to what I should do with it, keep it or let it go? I finally decided to keep it, it's my gift to me.

I've had previous memberships to all sorts of gyms ranging from 24 Fitness to Curves. Right now I have LA Fitness. This is the longest standing membership I've owned to this date. All gyms have there perks.

Why Have A Gym Membership?

There are positive things about having a gym membership:

• Indoors - You can workout regardless of weather changes.
• People - There are other people who have similar goals as you. Why not surround yourself with like minded people. Leaves you less lonely.
• Equipment - You can't beat having readily available equipment for your enjoyment.
• Classes - There's classes that can keep you from becoming bored from routine.
• Extracurricular sports - Some gyms have extra stuff you can do like basketball or swimming.
• Other extras - Who can forget the awesome spas and saunas you can hit up before or after a good workout. 
• Training - If you need someone to yell at you or teach you how to workout, their right there waiting at your local gym.
• Child care - Yes there are gyms with child care. Granted, you have to pay for it, but it leaves out the excuses. If your child is a certain age, they can join you under family membership. Just ask a rep.

So What's Stopping You?

It all comes down to YOU. You can make excuses or lose the desire to go. Other times, it's the money you must surrender to keep your gym membership. Some people aren't meant to be gym rats. That's okay too. I think some of us give up too soon. 

Are You Working Out At The Wrong Gym?

If you have lost the desire or just don't feel like you belong, maybe it's time to change up the location of the gym you're going to. Maybe it's the actual gym you have membership with...try a different one. You might find out that CrossFit is the real deal for you. Or that all you needed was Curves membership. No gym is a one size fits all. It's your responsibility to give yourself a chance to find a fit for you. 

Make A List

Make a list of all the things you would like to do or expect out of a gym membership. Seek that potential gym out. Most if not all gyms will give you a trial membership. Check out a couple places and decide.

Did You Get Membership Already?

Please share your thoughts about having a gym membership below. Who is your membership provider and what made you decide to use them? If you decided against it, why?