| Would you be satisfied spending thousands of dollars | | | | massage therapy? How important are these extras to |
| on a stereo system that you cannot listen to because | | | | you? Many clubs have a very different feel depending |
| it is too complicated to install or operate? Of course | | | | on the time of day you visit, so it is wise to stop in |
| you wouldnt. Most of us research major purchases to | | | | around the time you plan on working out. Ask about |
| make sure that what we are getting matches our | | | | the hours of operation. Will these hours work with your |
| needs and desires. It should be no different when | | | | schedule? If the club offers classes, are they available |
| choosing a health club. Every year, people spend | | | | at good times for you? |
| hundreds of dollars in monthly fees for health clubs | | | | Talk to the Staff |
| they never use. They are too crowded, too noisy, too | | | | If you plan on taking advantage of a personal trainer or |
| intimidating or not convenient. People find enough | | | | nutritionist, you should ask to speak with them. These |
| excuses NOT to exercise, a badly chosen health club | | | | are the people with whom you will have most contact. |
| should not be one of them. How do you find a health | | | | Are they licensed and certified? From what |
| club that will inspire you to keep coming back? A little | | | | organizations did they receive their training. Does their |
| preparation and research is all it takes. | | | | philosophy of health and fitness match your personal |
| Identify your goals | | | | goals? A good relationship with your wellness |
| What are your reasons for joining a health club? Are | | | | counselor will improve the odds that you will follow their |
| you concerned about your overall wellness and health, | | | | prescribed plan. |
| or do you just want to get into a swimsuit come | | | | Talk to the members |
| summer? Are you hoping to gain more energy and | | | | Feeling comfortable with the other members is as |
| decrease your stress? Are weight loss and better | | | | important as feeling comfortable with the staff. Do |
| nutrition important to you? Maybe you are recovering | | | | they seem friendly and approachable? Ask the |
| from an illness and your doctor has recommended you | | | | members about their experiences with the club and |
| improve your fitness. Whatever they are, knowing | | | | the staff. Finding an exercise companion is an excellent |
| your goals will help frame your questions you ask | | | | way to motivate you towards participation. Ask your |
| when you begin visiting the variety health clubs in | | | | tour guide for testimonials of member success. |
| Vernon Hills. | | | | Understand your contract |
| Location | | | | Make sure you understand what is included in your |
| If your workout can be fit conveniently into your daily | | | | fee, so you arent paying for anything you dont want. |
| routine you will have a much greater chance of going | | | | Be sure you know the length of your membership. |
| consistently. Find a gym that is close to your home, | | | | Some clubs require a year or more, some as little as |
| office, or businesses you frequent often. There are | | | | six months. Under what conditions can you cancel your |
| many health clubs in Vernon Hills and the surrounding | | | | membership? If you have done all your homework and |
| area for you to choose from. Talk to your neighbors, | | | | feel comfortable with your decision, this should not be |
| coworkers, doctors and friends; find out where they | | | | a scary step. |
| go and what their experiences have been. Once you | | | | Finding and joining the perfect health club in Vernon Hills |
| have assessed your goals and gathered the names of | | | | is a major purchase. Treat it like you would any other |
| a few clubs, your leg work can begin. | | | | big health and financial decision you make, do your |
| Visit the health club | | | | research. |
| When you enter the facility, look around a little, absorb | | | | Identify goals |
| the atmosphere. Is it clean and well maintained? Is this | | | | Get referrals |
| a place where you will feel comfortable and | | | | Visit the health clubs |
| welcomed? Are the other members the type of | | | | Talk with the staff |
| people you could talk to and get inspiration from? | | | | Talk with the members |
| What are your preferences? Some people prefer | | | | Understand the contract |
| loud, anonymous spaces. Others prefer a smaller | | | | You will find that a little work in the beginning will ensure |
| personal location. | | | | a great outcome in the end. |
| Take a tour of the Club. | | | | You Turn Health & Fitness has a mission tohelp you |
| Do they offer up to date equipment? What do you like | | | | look and feel better as well as addyears to your life |
| to do? Do you prefer free weights or machines? | | | | and life to your years. |
| What types of aerobic equipment is available. How | | | | Programs are designed specifically for you,monitored |
| much training will you receive on the equipment? What | | | | daily and modified to help your bodyachieve ultimate |
| else does the club offer: personal trainers, nutritionists, | | | | health. |