Not happy with influx of new gym members in January
I have been a member at the local fitness center since the facility’s grand opening almost ten years ago.
- Although the membership fees have increased a bit, I am willing to pay for improvements.
The gym continues to make updates in their amenities and machines. I have access to tanning beds, massage therapy, personal trainers and a nutritionist. I can sign up for group fitness classes such as spin, yoga, HIIT, interval training, boot camp and more. There are strength training machines that target specific muscles in the arms, shoulders, back and legs. I can use free weights, kettlebells, weighted poles, medicine balls or battle ropes. For calorie burning, I have my choice of a wide variety of treadmills, stationary bikes, stair-climbers, ellipticals and rowing machines. There is even an indoor running track, speed bags, heavy bags and a miniature rock-climbing wall. For the majority of the year, I am totally happy with the gym. Every December, the gym advertises a huge discount on membership to lure in new clients. There is an influx of members in January. Most of these people are not dedicated to physical fitness. They have made a New Year’s resolution that they won’t keep. They make it difficult to find an available locker room. I need to wait for an empty shower stall. They neglect to wipe down the equipment when they are done with it. Many of the machines are occupied and often being used improperly. Most of these new members disappear by the end of February. It is a relief when the gym is back to just the regulars who are serious about their workouts.