Don't Join a Gym Until You Read This!

As we head towards a new year you may be thinking that next year is the one where you're going to get into shape. It seems to me that almost everyone has this thought right after Christmas.

"I'm really going to get in shape this year!" Chances are you've said this to yourself before. How did that end up going? I'm betting it didn't go too well. If you're like most people, you probably started out doing pretty well but then slowly faded because you didn't see any results or got frustrated.

You're not alone. The real truth is that most gyms set you up for failure right from the start! Here's what you need to look out for:

Mass Confusion

The moment after you sign up for a gym membership it's like your being thrown into the fire! The amount of equipment in a regular gym is downright intimidating. How do they all work?

Sadly, many gym's don't even give you a proper walk through or even show you how to use each machine. They have no problems taking your money and then let YOU figure out what to do from there.

Make sure that you have someone from the gym show you how to use all of the machines and also give you a full tour of the facilities.

Once you know what everything is for and how to use it, the next step is to come up with a plan.

It's All About The Plan

The one thing you absolutely need is a solid workout plan.

If you've ever been to a gym regularly it's a pretty good chance that you've seen some people that fit this description: they are always there working out, almost every single day, yet they always look the same. Their bodies never change for the better. They perform the strangest and most dangerous exercises you've ever witnessed. They also seem to switch exercises at random.

They have no plan. No plan = no results.

Ask the gym owner if they have a sample workout plan they can recommend. It's a good chance that they'll have a bunch of stuff that they can give to you. If not, you'll be able to find a bunch of workout routines either online or at the local library that you can use for free.

Motivation is Key

The next step after knowing what you are doing and having a plan to follow, is to stay motivated. Unfortunately no one ever talks about exercise motivation. If gym owners should give you anything, it should be a manual on how to stay motivated.

That's one of the reasons why I came up with an exercise motivation system. It's a step-by-step plan that you can follow to keep you motivated and seeing results. It works for anyone, at any age, at any fitness level. Click here if you'd like to read more about it. I guarantee that you'll love it!

I hope you've enjoyed this article and I wish you all the best on your fitness journey,

Jeff Kalhoon