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Should I Join a gym?

Published
07/27/2018

overview of benefits of joining a gym

Many Perks and Benefits

A gym membership comes with a ton of perks. Naturally, regular workouts have their health benefits, and it’s recommended that we get a certain amount of physical exercise each week. A gym membership also comes with the social benefits of being around other people. You may even find you’re motivated to work harder if you have a competitive side!

Gyms provide access to workout equipment that may be too expensive or bulky to purchase for the home. Most gyms also offer fitness classes and access to professional trainers that are there to help you with your specific workout goals. Gym memberships may also come with access to additional benefits like childcare services so that you can get your workout on even if you don’t have a babysitter.

The physical act of working out offers stress relief, better sleep and a variety of other mental benefits. Working out can even improve your mood. You may join a gym to lose weight and find that you’re reaping benefits you didn’t even know about before!

Getting Into a Routine

A gym membership makes it easier to get into a regular workout routine. With classes scheduled at certain times, as well as personal trainer appointments, you’ll be motivated to go even when you don’t want to. Since you pay for a gym membership and services, you’ll be motivated to make sure you’re getting enough use out of it.

If you join a gym to lose weight, remember that establishing a routine is an even better way to get results. There are certain machines at every facility that will help you achieve different kinds of goals. Having a gym buddy or a personal trainer can also provide you with a voice to hold you accountable and make sure you stay focused on your goals. They can also help make sure that you aren’t skipping out on showing up for your workouts.

Something for Everyone

Gyms provide a variety of activities, equipment and classes to ensure that there’s something for absolutely everyone. There’s no reason you couldn’t get a gym membership for the whole family, as it’s something that people of all ages can benefit from.

It also gives you an easy way to try out new workouts or equipment you’ve been curious about. You won't have to purchase any new machines or get a DVD to follow yoga poses at home because you’ll already have everything you need included in the membership. There’s no reason you shouldn’t use everything you can with the membership. And you may even find a new workout you end up loving!

A World-Class Facility

When it comes to workout motivation, a world-class facility can get you excited to break a sweat. Residents of Lancaster and other parts of central Pennsylvania have a state-of-the-art fitness facility right down the road. 

Spooky Nook Sports is North America's largest indoor sports complex, and the facility features a wide range of amenities to make the price of membership worthwhile. With more than 800,000 square feet of indoor sports fields, weight rooms, climbing centers, event spaces and more, our facility has everything you need to take your fitness journey to the next level. 

Of course, a great place to work out is only the start of the fun. The Nook is home to some of the best athletic trainers in the nation. These dedicated staff members have experience training everyone from fitness beginners to professional athletes. Your membership gives you access to Lancaster's finest fitness instructors who are ready to guide you toward achieving your goals. 

An investment in your physical fitness today is an investment in your long-term health. All the amazing amenities Spooky Nook Sports has to offer come at a price — but with access to the best resources around, you can make your membership worth every penny. As a member, you'll have tons of fun pushing your limits with resources to help you make the most of each rep.

You should absolutely make the investment in a gym membership. There are whole-body benefits, new things to try, professionals there to help you and a ton of other good reasons why you should join a gym. Are there really any downsides? We think not.

To learn more about membership rates at Spooky Nook Sports, get in touch with our team today! 

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