Advantages And Disadvantages Of Joining A Gym

By George Fernandez

For people who want to focus on ther fitness, joining a gym is better. Still, there are also people who don't need people see them exercise and feel gym not as good as it should be. Now, why do you think these people join a gym and why do others do not ever consider joining a gym? Below are some of the benefits and drawbacks of joining a gym.

Advantages of joining a gym:

High quality equipments that you can't afford are mostly ready in gym. Such equipments include several kinds of dumbbells, barbell, cardio machine, weight lifting machines. and other equipments for your work out. There are also gyms that have pools, basketball courts, and other areas for sporting. Having a lot of available equipments will keep you from being bored of practicing the same exercise everyday. You can learn several exercises using these available facilities.

In gym, there are available trainers, staffs, and other members that you can consult regarding your activities. 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 exercise and use the facilities properly and have a good diet for your training .

It is advisable to join a gym than to make a gym at your own home. Purchasing equipments for a gym will cost you a lot of money. As long as the gym is not too far from your place or work place, joining here is good.

Disdvantages of joining a gym:

The first disadvantage of a gym is having a lot of expenses. Aside from membership fee, there is also a regular fee. If you take a personal trainer, most probably there will be an additional charge. Other gyms also bill for parking lots and utilisation of locker rooms.

Then there is an issue of time and distance. You will have to take a spare time and effort just to travel to go to a gym.

There is also a question on the availability of the equipments. If there are many people in a gym, there might be competition in utilising some equipments. - 29951

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