BY:  Peg Calvario, Owner PHC

 Was your New Year’s Resolution - Join a Gym?   If you’re wondering what gym to join or how to choose the right gym for your needs, then you will want to read February’s Consumer Report’s first Health Club survey.  This new survey finds that exercisers are often happier at smaller local gyms -vs- the big national health club chains. 

National Chains fair the Poorest in Survey

The national chains of health clubs were criticized for long waits for machines, problems with membership contracts or fees, poor ratings of cleanliness and less than adequate locker rooms than other gyms.   Even the nationally run chains of Anytime Fitness and Snap were regarded as barebones fitness centers which lack equipment and motivation for the average gym-goer.  Infact, one may compare this experience similar to working out in your home basement.

Small Gym Giants Do It Better

So how do locally owned gyms outpace the national chains in a quest to become a small giant?  Simply, your local health club is more connected within your community.   This connection starts with getting to know the members’ names, fitness goals and general health.  In essence, the local health club is the spirit of  your neighborhood.   Survey respondents gave local gyms high marks for equipment, locker rooms, group exercise classes, personal training.

10 Benefits of a Pottstown Health Club Membership

1.   Variety of Weight Training & Cardio Equipment
2.   Cleanliness of Facility
3.   Trained Staff & Certified Professional Fitness Trainers
4.   Racquetball Leagues & Play for Recreation & Competiton
5.   Group Exercise Classes that benefit the Mind & Body
6.   Locker room Ammenities (whirlpool, sauna, towel service)
7.   ChildCare
8.   Friendships
9.   Fitnesss Information to help you Achieve your Goals
10. Workout next to the owner

Value to the Pottstown Community

1.  $5,000 cash contributions per year to local Non-Profits
2.   PMMC Healthy Women Network Sponsor
3.  Tri County Area Chamber of Commerce Events Sponsor
4.  Silver Sneakers (Seniors Fitness) Host Fitness Facility
5.  Global Fit (Corporate) Fitness Facility
6.  Salvation Army Angel Tree (for low-income children & families) Sponsor
7.  Staff Volunteer hours & financial support to Charities & Schools
8.  Economic development for the Pottstown community
9.  Recycle & Energy Conserve Programs
10. More than 25 years of family-owned business in Your Community

Healthy Lifestyle is Your Best Investment

Your health club membership is an important investment in your healthy lifestyle.  Your health is your most valuable asset - why choose the cheapest?   We all know what we should be doing and yet we lack motivation to do it.  PHC can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle - invest your money wisely in a PHC membership to ensure your personal success. I believe you will find your investment to pay you back in more ways than one.  Take advantange of our free Mini Membership for you and a friend - and meet me on the treadmill!