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1. Are you shopping for health club to join so you can get in shape?
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| 2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing
wrong club and losing more money than pounds. |
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You may find out too late that
health clubs aren't for you. |
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San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs
before you join one. |
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First, know what you want and need in fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use. |
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If you only want exercise classes,
exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you. |
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If you're looking for
place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym. |
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You may be in
market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of
activities. |
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Look for a place near your house, and check out
exercise instructors and personal trainers. |
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| 10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by
organization such as the American Council on exercise. |
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Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise
physiology, injury prevention and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). |
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You should evaluate
equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order. |
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| 13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are advantages and disadvantages there. |
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| 14. Look in
locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean. |
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locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas
are. |
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