With more than 7,000 fitness centres in the UK, there will be the right place for you.
The challenge is finding it. Whether that’s on a fitness finder like Gymist or a map service like Google, there are some things to consider first.
The first step is deciding why you are training. Is there a specific goal? Is there a particular activity? This will help you start to filter and rank the centres near you. Obviously, if you want to play five-a-side football, you want a centre with 5-a-side pitches. If you’re training for a powerlifting competition, you want a centre with specialised weights. If you don’t have a specific activity in mind, that’s no worries; general gyms will do.
So now you know what you’re looking for, there are a few other factors that will help you decide on the place for you.
Proximity sounds like a simple one but the distance you’re willing to travel depends on a few things. When are you training? Peak time? Then you won’t want to travel far. Taking public transport? Then you might not want to walk far after leg day. Map it out and make sure you will be willing to travel the distance regularly.
You may already have decided on what facilities you need if you have a specific activity or type of training. However, you might also think about parking, 24-hour access or whether there is a pool.
Now you’ve decided the type of gym you are looking for, the areas you will travel to and what facilities you want. The last part is finding it. You might start with Google maps, but I’ve found that if you want to find the classes and facilities you want, Gymist is the site I prefer.
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