When looking to join a gym, do not settle for second best. Do not be fooled by the beautiful exterior of the gym, you need to look a little deeper into what makes a gym a QUALITY GYM! 
Here are five important questions to ask yourself when looking for a quality gym


1. Does the gym staff have some academic and life-experience education regarding weight training? 

If the gym staff does not have a sports medicine or exercise science degree, they should at least have some sort of fitness certification from a recognized organization.

2. Does the gym have an emergency medical plan in place and are the staff members trained in CPR and first aid in case someone becomes ill or injured?

There is always the risk of becoming ill or injured at the gym, thus for your safety the gym staff should have a first aid kit (and know how to use it) and also be trained and qualified in CPR. This helps you, gym member, feel safe training at that gym, knowing that in case you are ill or injured there is a qualified person that can provide medical assistance.

3. Is the gym clean and is the equipment well maintained?

Check the seats on benches and machines and make sure they are stable. Make sure the cables do not appear worn and are likely to break.


4. Is the air in a gym fresh and well circulated? 

It should never smell stale or musty.


5. Does the gym you're considering have any regularly scheduled follow-up evaluations of your progress?

It's essential to find out if they offer an initial orientation to equipment you don't know how to use, but it's also vital that they schedule times to re-evaluate your program and vary the routine.

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