Posted on April 22, 2008 in Lastest News
Did you know that American fitness clubs also keep secrets? Fitness clubs for many people is just a way to keeping with their New Year resolution, due to which the clubs are over-populated during the first 3 months of the year. Expert’s state that self-discipline is absolutely necessary and one can do that at home by walking, cycling or jogging at home too. So there isn’t any point in going to fitness clubs which today is much of an attention garb than a disciplinary ground for people to achieve good health and fitness.
Top 10 Secrets of American Fitness Clubs
Listed below are some 10 secrets true to the fitness clubs in America:
- Free April: A report by the International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association suggests that January is the busiest month for all gyms or fitness clubs in America. This usually happens on account of people trying to meet their New Year goals. April is definitely a good time to visit the gyms or fitness clubs because you wouldn’t find it so crowded after March.
- Breeding Ground for Infections: Experts are of the opinion that about 80% of the infections are passed on through direct or indirect contacts. Fitness clubs happen to be much thronged by sweating equipments, contaminated towels, etc. Diseases from the athlete’s foot to flu can be a result of this highly contagious environment. It is recommended that people wear long pants and long sleeves on their visit to the gym. Also carry your own kit with water, towel, etc and avoid sitting bear body on any surface.
- Unprepared for crisis situations: Experts opine that most of cardiac arrests happen in fitness clubs but the authorities are never equipped to manage such crisis situations.
- Naive Trainers: Trainers lack expertise and experience in what they are doing to help people control their weight and fitness. Neal Pire, a former trainer and now a consultant is of the opinion that it takes just an online course or some amount of fees to become a so-called certified trainer. This means that people could be guided on the wrong track which could lead to injuries or accidents.
- Difficulties in Canceling Membership: Now if you’ve decided to leave the fitness club, you’re going to go through a hard time trying to quit it because the clubs won’t let go of you. You need to follow the contract terms, provide proof of your shifting locations, a doctors’ note and keep the credit agencies informed of any disputes.
- Devilish Contract: Don’t let people smooth talk you into joining the fitness clubs without reading the documents, contract, etc carefully because you may be missing out on a crucial point which you’d have to pay for later. For example, most people complain that when they are canceling their registration with a club and have visited the club for few days, the club seemed to have no records of the number of days visited.
- Dangerous Equipments: Experts declare that American fitness clubs do not require a license to exist. This calls for lesser standardization of the equipment used, which can be dangerous for people using them.
- Highly Negotiable: Promotion times are a common activity with most fitness clubs in America. If you’re looking for renewal of membership, raise a few demands and you’ll get them when the posters and balloons are down in some fitness clubs. Also, the cheapest deals for a new membership come with a heavy price of being hooked up for a longer time.
- Unprotected Lockers: In 2003 the FBI came down heavily on burglars who stole credit cards from the lockers of people who visited fitness clubs along the east coast of America. Nobody keeps a check on the lockers and belongings, though the clubs are usually visited by members. However, there could be ways for thieves to enter the premises as well.
- You’ll Fail to Win Over Them: If you want to sue them for lost belongings, credit cards or for accidents and injuries caused due to outdated equipments, they have a way with escaping the trails. Most fitness clubs know how to watch their backs way to well and are supported well by legal advisors.
The secrets of American fitness clubs aren’t meant to scare you but to make you more alert of what can become of you. A lot of detailing, introspection and research is required. Don’t forget that fitness clubs call for serious business while they know that there isn’t any shortage of freaks who are desperately seeking good bodies. So just don’t just hop into a fitness club without thinking hard on it.
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