How to Pick the Gym That's Right For You


Updated 01/04/12 2:30 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

How to Choose a Gym

If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, chances are you might be shopping around for a gym or fitness center, which is not as easy as it sounds. Here's criteria you should try to check off before signing up for any gym membership. Location, location, location: Don't kid yourself into believing that you'll drive halfway across town to go work out. If a gym is closer to where you live (or Read more

Does Your Gym's Location Affect Your Motivation?


Updated 08/07/11 9:41 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How Important Is Gym Location?

When I used to work from home, I'd take a long lunch break to walk to my gym for a daily workout. But since it wasn't exactly close — about a mile away — my gym trips turned into hours-long excursions. So, of course, my exercise regimen was the first thing to go when I got too busy with work. Now that I've joined a gym that's a few blocks from my office, however, I find it easier to motivate Read more

'Tis the Season to Save on Gym Sign-Up


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Getting a Deal on Gym Membership

National health clubs traditionally offer their best deals in the final days of December, which means it is prime time to sign up or reevaluate your current gym. Gyms give their sweetest sign-up deals now because they want to lure the large number of individuals, like yourselves, who have resolved to get fit in the new year. FitSugar readers' favorite gym of the year, Life Time Fitness, is Read more

What's Your Favorite Gym of 2010?


Updated 12/16/10 11:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Best Fitness Gym of 2010

There is only one month left of 2010 and we're starting to get a little nostalgic. We want to know about your favorite things of the year; we started by asking you what your favorite sneaker brand is, and now we're moving onto your favorite gym. Whether you were working up a sweat on the treadmill or dancing up a storm in a Zumba class, tell us which fitness center was your favorite during Read more

Why You Should Consider Investing in Your Dream Gym


Updated 12/03/10 2:04 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Investing in a Fancy Gym

Mama's got a brand-new place to store her gym bag. After three years of loyalty to an acceptable but decidedly unglamorous chain gym, I've upgraded to a fancier club. I'm a saver by nature, but I made a mental list of my old gym's shortcomings (steady towel outages, understocked and overcrowded locker rooms, and mostly stale classes) and took a tour of a club I've had my eye on for a while. Read more

A Reader Asks: Should I Discontinue My Gym Membership?


Updated 07/27/10 7:25 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 20 comments

Reasons to Cancel a Gym Membership

FitSugar reader Soniabonya shared this question in the Get Fit For 2010 community group. Can you give her some advice? First and foremost, I love going to the gym. I go to cycle classes, strength training classes, yoga, and sometimes water aerobics. There are several 24 Hour Fitness gyms I go to since one location doesn't have everything at the right times to work for me. So why would I need to Read more

Invest That Tax Refund Back Into Yourself


Updated 04/15/10 6:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Use Tax Refund For Fitness and Health

It's always exciting to receive a check from Uncle Sam come tax season. Like Savvy, I try to save some of my refund and pay off debt. I also invest the money too, and I'm not just talking stocks and bonds. If you've got a little extra money this year, use it toward your health. It's a worthwhile investment that definitely keeps on giving back to you. Here are a few healthy ways you can start Read more

Save Your Dollars and Join a Gym Today


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Gyms Offering Best Membership Deals Before the New Year Starts

The last week of December is when most national health clubs offer their best deals — with so many of you saying that your New Year's resolution is to get back to the gym, take my advice and join a gym before 2009 ends. Health clubs are offering their sweetest deals now because they want to lure the large number of individuals, like yourselves, who have resolved to get fit in 2010. After Read more

Do You Use Your Gym Membership?


Updated 11/29/09 7:45 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 48 comments

Do You Use Your Gym Membership?

Signing up for a gym membership is one way to help you get in shape. The hardest part, though, is motivating yourself to actually go. So tell me . . . Do You Use Your Gym Membership? Yes, and I'm getting my money's worth. I use it, but not as much as I should. Sadly, I have one I never use. I don't have a gym membership. Read more

You Asked: Is It Insulting to Get My Husband a Membership to a Gym?


Updated 04/12/09 5:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 comments

You Asked: Is It Insulting to Get My Husband a Membership to a Gym?

Dear Fit, Being healthy and physically fit is very important to me. I eat well, exercise four times a week, and enjoy running and practicing yoga. My husband on the other hand, is more into sitting on the couch watching TV. Not only has he put on a little weight since we got married two years ago, but I'm worried about his health. Do you think it's insulting to get him a membership to my gym? — Read more