5 things you’re missing out on from your standard gym membership

If your local gym membership isn't giving you what you need, it's worth looking at some of the other options on the market.

Staying active at any age is important for your health and wellbeing. So having the support of the right gym membership can be key to helping you look after yourself.

1. Take advantage of great sign-up offers

Joining the gym is one of the most exciting parts of your fitness journey. Hard work and discipline are what will keep you going over time – but it's also important to celebrate the start of the journey too.

Of course, it's even easier to celebrate if you've scored a great deal on your sign-up. Many gyms offer incentives for joining, so it's always worth looking for a deal when you join.

Take Fitness First. For a limited time only, Fitness First is offering new members a $0 join fee on 12 & 18 month memberships.

This can be applied to a range of memberships, including Platinum Plus. This type of membership entitles you to access Fitness First Clubs all over Australia, with premium equipment and Reform Pilates classes at select locations.

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2. Develop individual goals with a PT

A good gym can cater to a wide range of different fitness levels and exercise needs. Using a range of equipment and taking some classes will usually help you see positive results, even if you're new to working out.

But if you want to take things to the next level, you might consider working with a personal trainer. Often known as a PT, personal trainers can help you develop and hit personalised targets for your fitness.

Whether you're looking to run a marathon, enter a bodybuilding contest – or maybe just work on your overall fitness – a PT can be extremely helpful with the process.

Fitness First offers a range of PT services, able to talk you through everything from exercise to nutrition to lifestyle habits. Fitness First personal trainers are committed to helping you put yourself first and get the results you're after, faster. They're industry experts in creating effective fitness plans and being the motivation you need to see them through.

Having this kind of support in place can help you not only set goals but also make active steps towards meeting them.

For a limited time only, if you're a new joiner at Fitness First, you're also able to purchase a personal training pack to help kickstart your fitness journey – it's just $49 for 2 sessions.

3. Get access to a wide variety of classes

Equipment is one of the big draws of the gym – and don't worry, we'll talk more about that in just a mo – but don't overlook classes.

Taking classes at the gym can help you develop your workout skills and fitness under supervision, while also learning from others around you.

It also gives you the opportunity to sample exercises that you might not necessarily have had the chance to do otherwise. For example, Fitness First runs a range of classes, including HIIT, Strength, Mindbody, Ride, Dance and more. You'll be able to find a class to suit you – no matter where you are in your fitness journey.

For Platinum Plus, Titanium, Black Label and Diamond memberships, Fitness First offers Reform Pilates classes at a range of its locations. You're able to schedule a class via the Fitness First website or Member App.

4. Work out with world-class facilities

Very few of us have the budget – or space for that matter – to fit out a custom gym at home. So having access to a range of different exercise equipment is one of the big drawcards for many gym members.

Classics like exercise bikes and weight benches are still very popular. But by joining a gym like Fitness First, you'll also be able to experiment with a range of equipment. The gym floor is packed with functional training equipment, a full suite of free and pin-loaded weights, Olympic lifting platforms, alongside traditional cardio equipment.

To get an idea of what's on offer and how you can get started, you can check out the Fitness First article on a beginner's guide to gym equipment.

5. Take the chance to relax

Hitting the gym isn't just about working yourself hard – everything in moderation, right?

In addition to the top-tier exercise equipment and facilities, many gyms also feature a range of different ways to relax, recover and unwind.

Saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools are all great options for either a post-workout wind-down or for a day when you're looking to take it a bit easier.

If you're rehabbing an injury, taking advantage of these facilities can also be a great way to help you heal more quickly, too.

Select Fitness First locations include all of these options – so make sure you check out your local spot to see what they have on offer.

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