How to Find a Local Gym
- 1). Access the Yellow Pages of your phone book for your area. This will give you a good idea of the gyms that are close to your physical address. Once you have a list, you can compare membership prices and sign up incentives by calling each one or using the Internet.
- 2). Ask friends and neighbors for recommendations. A personalized opinion of a gym, it's equipment, staff and other amenities can help you to make a decision.
- 3). Search online. There are now many comprehensive sites that will list the gyms in your immediate area. These sites will list amenities, contact information and sometimes member reviews. A few such sites are in the Resources section below.
- 4). Assess your needs when looking for a gym. Do you require child care? A pool? tennis courts? Feel free to take a tour of the facilities before you sign on the dotted line. Location is important, but if the gym that is ten minutes away has more to offer than the one located closer, it may be worth it.
