Why Cleveland Moms Hate Big Box Gyms

Getting fit comes with a number of challenges. Here’s why some Cleveland moms have found it difficult to get the results they want

-By: Erica Daniels

 

“I’ve been able to keep up with a consistent workout schedule and I enjoyed my gym. Over time, more and more people joined. Soon I found that every time I came in the workout areas, they were getting more and more crowded. I felt like we were packed in like sardines.”

-Andrea G, Pepper Pike

“I know how important it is to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, but my gym is so crowded and filled with young professionals trying to impress each other. I just feel so out of place working out with so many people younger than me. I feel like I would be more likely to reach my goals if I had a workout partner who was my age.”

-Margaret T, Mayfield Heights

“I was just like everyone else who made my new years resolutions and decided to get fit this year. Over the past few years, I’d been to a few different gyms and none of them really ever worked for me. After beginning my third gym, I was excited when the salesman even set me up with a consultant to make a 12 week workout plan for me; he suggested when to workout and what machines to use. But after starting strong for the first three weeks, I found it harder and harder to persevere amid all of life’s other responsibilities. Eventually, I abandoned my regular schedule and managed to make it in every so often only motivated by the two-year contract I was locked into.”

-Mary K, Willioughby Hills

“It’s not easy simply following instructions on the machines. I used to think going in to workout and following the machine instructions alone would be all the guidance I needed to exercise effectively. Even though I get to the gym 3-4 days a week, I’m not seeing results I want. I’ve been thinking about getting a personal trainer to show me exactly how to get the results I want.”

-Janice L, Mayfield

“I really just need someone to hold me more accountable. I need someone to be a coach almost. My daughter always talks about how her soccer coach pushes her to improve, not only on the field but in the weight room. Sometimes I wish I had a “coach” to push me.”

-Katherine F, Mentor

 

Each of these women have found the answer to their frustration in HEALTH 360! They’ve found an exclusive gym where they get individualized instruction and coaching with our elite personal trainers. Their relationships and personal accountability extend far beyond the gym itself and trainers are more like full time coaches.