GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – While many are deciding to join a gym this year to get fit to kick off 2019, the Better Business Bureau says don’t just sign up for the first gym you see.
Fitness centers are not one size fits all.
Susan Bach, Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau of Northeast Wisconsin says finding the perfect gym takes a little bit of work.
“First determine your fitness goals, and it is a good idea to bring your own doctor into that goal process.”
She says it is also important to understand what the gym offers to see if it matches what your priorities are.
“Is it the location of the gym, extended hours or the variety of the equipment or classes?”
Other advice is to take a tour and read the contract carefully, especially the details of cancellation fees.
“Those complaints are often things that have been written into the fine print that they did not see.”
Bach says often times people want to end their membership early but fine print may indicate a fee for doing so.
It is also advised to check out the gym or fitness center at bbb.org.
“You can find out how long they have been in business, how many locations they have, how many complaints.”
It is also advised to avoid giving in to pressure tactics. A reputable gym will give you enough time to read the contract thoroughly, tour the facilities, do some research, and make an informed decision.
