A gym membership is one of the easiest and most affordable fitness memberships you can purchase. Gyms tend to be open for long hours and equipped with a variety of different equipment, providing you with plenty of flexibility and options for working out.
Santa Clarita is home to several gyms — from big box chains to small independent owner-run boutique spots.
The Paseo Club is a social club in the SCV that offers tennis, pickleball, Pilates, fitness, and swimming. There are over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor gym areas, housing cardio and weight machines, free weights, functional fitness equipment, and tools for stretching and mobilization.
Although our gym is a great choice for many, we want to support you in doing your “due diligence” before committing. In this article, we will cover how to choose a gym, how to get a guest pass for a trial run, and how to cancel if you don’t want to keep your membership.
How to Choose a Gym in Santa Clarita
Having many choices is a double-edged sword. It means you can probably find a great gym for you, but it also means you have a lot of homework sorting through the options!
Selecting the best gym for you is based on many factors. Common considerations include:
Amenities
Amenities are what make gyms appealing and enhance your experience. Look for steam rooms or saunas, a spa, a cafe, childcare, or one-on-one coaching.
Cost of membership
The costs of gym membership vary wildly. How important is the quality of the establishment? How tight is your budget? Visit different gyms to see which has the features you want and is not a strain on your wallet.
Do they offer fitness classes?
Training at the gym is convenient and fun when you want to do your own program. However, if you want more accountability, diversity, or challenge in your life, a group fitness class is the way to go. Check out if your gym of interest offers classes, how many are available each week, and if there are extra fees (or not) to attend.
The overall ambiance or “vibe”
Every gym has its own culture and demographic. When you visit the gym, observe the people who attend. Are they friendly? Is there a diverse clientele? What activities are most popular?
The condition of the locker rooms
The locker rooms may seem like an insignificant detail, but a grungy locker room can be a real deterrent. See if the locker rooms are well-maintained and stocked with body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.
Quality and diversity of equipment
Do you love doing GHD sit-ups? Throwing wall balls? Performing Olympic lifts? Racking up the kilometers on a rower? Review that all the equipment you want is at the gym. Don’t forget the quantity of your favorite gear too. If you love rowing, but there aren’t many rowers, and there is always a wait at peak times, that likely won’t work for you.
Proximity to your home or workplace
A great gym has a lot of appeal, but if it is far from home and work, it often isn’t worth it. Adding a long commute time before work or after a long day of work is more taxing than it’s worth for most people and takes away from family or personal time. Look for a gym within a 10-15 minute drive from either home or work, or if you’re lucky, both!
Do friends or family attend the same gym?
Having a gym buddy to train with can make a difference in your consistency, frequency, and level of exertion. If you have a friend or family member you can train with — even just once a week — it can expedite getting the results you want and make workouts more fun.
How to Cancel a Gym Membership in Santa Clarita
Canceling gym memberships can be a headache. Many of us have had the experience of being gym members and then, when we went to cancel, found obstacles. Maybe there were year-long contracts we didn’t realize we committed to or hidden fees to pay.
Before you become a member of a gym, ask them these key questions:
- How often are membership fees billed?
- What are the steps to requesting a cancellation?
- Are you committed for a year, or is membership month-to-month?
- If you are committed for a year, are there fees for early termination?
- How many days' advance notice do you need to provide before your cancellation can go into effect?
Most gyms require some type of advanced notification, usually one month, and the completion of a cancellation form. However, it can be more complicated than that, so it is good to do your research in advance.
Making the most out of your Gym Membership
One of the ugly marketing truths many chain gyms employ is luring customers into memberships with cheap prices, but then offer nothing to make the membership experience fulfilling or engaging. They hope that you stay a member, paying your $30 a month, but never actually showing up or cancelling.
If you are tired of anonymous gyms, then The Paseo Club might be the right place for you. When you become a member of The Paseo Club, not only can you train in the gym, but you can also join any one of the 60 fitness classes taught each week. Try out strength training, barre, Pilates, yoga, Zumba, cycle, and more!
After your workout, stick around and relax and visit with friends. Recover in the steam room, sauna, or hot tub, get a massage at the spa, or grab a bite at the cafe. There is always something fun and exciting to do at The Paseo Club.
Tours are available for people interested in learning more about The Paseo Club community. Don’t worry, we make all of the costs and FAQs about membership easily available.
Are you ready to join The Paseo Club today? Simply sign up online. You will instantly be granted access to all eight acres of the club. Live your best life at The Paseo Club!
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