Are you looking to join a fitness club, class or facility?

To find a program that works, you may want to ask yourself; what are you looking to accomplish when working out? Is it important that it's a social experience, does it motivate you to work out with other people; is camaraderie/support something you look for?

At a club, what's the feeling you get. Does it feel warm and welcoming or cold and stuffy? Are there babysitting services if need be and are the hours workable for you?

The gym environment and workout session needs to be as individual as the person working out. Some people enjoy choreographed aerobic/dance or step type of classes while the thought of memorizing a routine may terrify another person. For those people, getting on a bike or treadmill next to someone else provides the right balance of sweat and social interaction.

A gym can offer a variety of classes, camaraderie, babysitting and other services. You may find an instructor or trainer who's particularly motivating or just may enjoy the feeling of working out with like minded people. The key with joining a gym is that the price of membership is only worth it when it's used, not simply purchased.

How can you find out if a gym is right for you before you buy an expensive membership? It's based on  your "fitness personality" and it's a topic I cover in the fitness section of my book: The Lifestyle Fitness Program: A Six Part Plan So Every Mom Can Look, Feel and Live Her Best (recommended by Jack Canfield, Parenting Magazine, and more!)

Is joining a gym the solution for you? I'd love to know, comment and share!