Health Clubs - The Benefits

 Many equate health clubs with the impossible task of losing weight. Others see them as a playground for the toned and beautiful. They might even be deemed too expensive, accessible by only the rich and famous. On the contrary, Health Clubs are quite the opposite, even affordable. They are a great place to meet new people, start new hobbies and indulge in oneself. The benefits of health clubs now seriously outweigh their reputation.

This article will outline the top 5 benefits to joining a health club near you:



1.    Expense
A few years ago health clubs were really expensive and often operated on an exclusive membership basis. Nowadays this isn’t the case. The gym or health club is now for the everyman and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to get inside. Health club membership prices have been drastically lowered, allowing everyone to reap the benefits. Although peak and off-peak prices still apply, these are affordable and realistic. Ask your nearest health club about memberships, offers and group or couples discounts which may lower the cost even further.

2.    Location
The high demand for health clubs and gyms now means that you can find one within a short distance of your home. No longer will you have to drive miles just to find that you can’t afford to join a gym anyway. Most gyms have free parking, but if not what better reason to up your fitness routine than to walk to your local.

3.    Open all hours
The excuse that you cannot find enough time to go to a gym or health club is now unforgiveable – since most gyms are open from 6am to 10pm Mondays to Saturdays and 7am to 8pm Sundays.  They are open at these hours for your convenience, so that you can fit it around your current lifestyle. At the end of the day, you want to be able to control when you go to the health club, not the other way around. Try getting up that little earlier to fit in a pre-work workout or to squeeze in a morning massage to help you relax.

4.    Social life
Apart from everything else, the gym is a great place to meet new friends and acquaintances. For those looking to improve their social life, try a fitness class or sign yourself up to a group activity. A lot of health clubs put on social events and group challenges, allowing members to mix. Going to the gym with other gym member may also increase your willingness to exercise and could see the difference between keeping fit and losing weight.

5.    Pampering
The health club is the one place that you can indulge in some self-interest and not feel guilty! Use the spa to relax, unwind and find some quiet time for yourself. Book yourself in for a treatment, from a massage or a pedicure, to a manicure or facial and feel good about you. Treatments are fun and affordable and are practiced by trained professionals. Booking may be advisable.