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Benefits

new poolMost people are attracted to gyms because of the huge amount of variation that gyms offer. In addition to the machines, gyms also often have swimming pools, racketball courts and a wide array of classes.

racketball courtIf you belong to The Marlow Club, you could swim on Monday, zone out on a treadmill on Tuesday, take a yoga class on Wednesday, lift weights on Thursday, and take a kick boxing class on Friday; you’ll never be bored. You will also have the chance to experience luxury services, like sun beds, sports massages, beauty and hair salons. The Marlow Club is the premier health and fitness club in South Bucks.

Gym membership provides you ...

cyclist photo1) Sense of Structure - The simple act of walking/cycling/driving to the Club almost automatically makes you treat it with the importance of an errand. On the journey there, you can use the time to mentally orient yourself and prepare for your workout. It's something special and important for which you have time put aside, and therefore stick to more easily.
* If you just bought some exercise gadget and left it lying in the living room, it is all too easy to think, "It's right here and I can get a workout any time I want" which probably translates to "I'm going to forget, and I won't even do it when I'm bored and watching television".


Personal trainer2) Experts - If you are not yourself an exercise or fitness professional, it can do you a great service to take advantage of the considerable bank of knowledge from the trainers at The Marlow Club; they didn't earn those certifications on the wall by doing sit-ups-- they know a lot more than the average person, and have extensive knowledge on different effects of diet and exercise on the human body.

If you have any questions at all-- whether you are running on the treadmill properly, hoisting the correct amount of resistance, or even how many times a week you should be doing your workout-- the trainer is the person to ask. Trainers can also make sure you are getting the most out of your membership by designing an exercise and diet program, usually for six weeks at a time or more.
* If you are working out alone at home, you might not get this benefit without getting a personal trainer to come to your house.


gym running machines3) Community - Having an exercise buddy definitely helps. Come to The Marlow Club often enough and you will come across the same people who regularly exercise at the same time as you. You might not have the same specific exercise goals, but you are there for the same purpose. People are there primarily to exercise, this is real aid in getting you to focus, and helps you avoid distractions and the mental clutter that builds up during the day. It's always nice to see a friendly face, and it can help you on days your motivation is not so hot.
* If you were running it alone, it is not as easy to get yourself moving on a particularly difficult morning.


Gym bikes4) Equipment - Every now and then you will need to switch exercises for the same body parts
* This is not always possible with a home gym, and you may have to buy more equipment, either to replace a machine that no longer serves your needs, or to add more exercises to your workout roster. If you feel like you need to improve your shoulders and back with, say, a rowing machine, you will need to purchase and maintain one yourself. Plus, your existing equipment may go unused, collecting dust in the garage. A gym on the other hand, generally tries to make sure it has the latest equipment, and that it is properly maintained, fixed, or even replaced. All this costs money, but you have access to this with a regular gym membership.

Swiss ball5) Classes - There is always something different being offered at The Marlow Club, like yoga, spinning, circuit training, etc. and all you have to do is pop in to your chosen studio and figure out which to sign up for. These classes help provide variety in your workouts, and explore different ways to exercise and improve aspects of your fitness.
* Without investing in more workout videos and equipment at home, a class is an excellent opportunity to explore avenues to effective exercise.

If you've never tried yoga or aerobic kickboxing, the gym is a great place to try under the guidance of an instructor. Who knows? You might even find a new favourite workout!

Give it a go ...

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