Are You a Dirty, Smelly, Rude Gym Rat?

Be honest, do you have a habit of leaving gym cardio machines dripping with sweat? Are you guilty of stacking dozens of plates on pieces of gym equipment, then sashaying away without ever stripping down the machine and putting them away? Or, are you the type of gym member, who works out in the same sweat-stained, smelly rotten clothes day after day, and pretends no one else has a nose? A recent survey of fitness instructors reveals that there are more dirty, smelly, rude, gym members than ever before. But, why? Experts say the stress of the times could be … Continue reading →

Gyms Catering to Members with Health Issues

Are you getting the most out of your gym? When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago her doctor recommended she follow a regimented fitness program. She started going to a run-of-the-mill gym in her very small hometown and worked out with a trainer. However, she never quite felt comfortable with the exercise routine and she ended up canceling her gym membership less than a year later. I always thought that had she found a better gym (unfortunately there are only two gyms in the city she lives in) she would have stuck with the program. … Continue reading →

Memberships: Why is it so Hard to Cancel Them?

The frustrating part about becoming a member somewhere is that when you want to leave – it’s a lot harder than it was to join. In fact, sometimes it’s nearly impossible. I’ve had memberships where you were required to fax in a letter stating you were terminating the membership and then you would have to give them thirty days in which to process this termination – if you got billed in the intervening 30 days – oh well. I’ve had memberships where even when you faxed in the paperwork, they claimed to never receive it and you can fax it … Continue reading →