Your entire neighbourhood is going gaga over the new nearby gym that just opened last week? You have also taken the membership out of peer pressure and are not sure how to make the most of it? 

Michael Jordan once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”

Let’s be those ‘others’ who just make it happen. The new nearby gym membership can be your reminder to get fit and healthy and to become a new version of yourself. You can actually make the most of your membership in the nearest gym if you focus on the advantages and how it can be the best opportunity of your life. 

Understand The Nearby Gym Membership Well

If you have already taken a membership in your nearest gym, try to understand what facilities they are providing you. Some gym memberships are categorized under individual section, couple section, family section and even student sections. Whereas some of them provide elite and pro memberships, or monthly and long-term memberships.
 

So you need to understand the membership categorization that is provided by the nearby gym where you have taken a membership. Based on the category of your particular membership type, see what benefits you are getting and what benefits are not provided to you. If your gym is a gym chain and has multiple established centres across your city or even in the country, then look at whether you are getting access to all the gym centres they have or not. This will give you an idea of how you can utilise the benefit for your betterment. If you have taken a membership in your nearest gym, and that gives you access to all their gym centres, you can have access to them even if you relocate, but if it’s limited to only your nearby gym, then you might not get the advantage of using your membership from elsewhere. 

Now, access to the centres is not the only factor that your gym membership can provide you. The gym memberships might provide the scope for personal training, but based on the type of membership, this facility is provided. If your membership with the nearest gym gives you the scope for personal training, then it’s a great advantage to you as you will get a personalized workout routine and assistance from the trainer assigned to you. But you might have taken the basic membership plan, where you will be given generic training by the group exercise trainer. It can also be a great opportunity for you to train yourself along with others; all you need is clarity.

Some gym memberships often give you access to their online tracking system and home training video facility. Do you know whether your nearby gym provides you with such an opportunity or not? Then look at the mail or other documents that you have received during the membership process. If that is not yet clear, don’t hesitate to talk to the administration and front desk, or the consultant who has finalized your membership. I guess I have made it easier for you to understand your gym membership so that you can make the most of it. 

Make The Most Of The Membership 

Now that you have gained all the knowledge regarding your membership in the nearest gym, I can help you in making a strategy that will be beneficial for you to make the most of your membership. Okay, so let’s start. 

Make The Most Of Your Basic Membership In The Nearby Gym

I am starting with the basic membership plan. I am assuming that when you took the membership, your focus was to keep it under budget, so you do not have access to all the gym centres and a personal trainer. Also, you might have access to their online tracking system but not to the videos, or vice versa. 

No problem, first figure out the time that is ideal for you to go to the nearby gym, then see if you can maintain regularity for that particular time. If you can, congratulations, now all you need is to maintain consistency. At least try to attend the gym 3-4 times a week, and don’t procrastinate. If you stay consistent, you can make the most of your membership and can utilize the group exercise sessions better. 


The group exercise trainer might segregate the days of the week into body parts. If the trainer has assigned two days for legs, one for cardio exercises, two for core and abs exercises, one for weight training and one for mixed exercises, choose the days accordingly. You can attend one leg day, one cardio day, one for core and abs, and one for weight training or mixed exercises, depending on your priority. Or you can choose differently if you are focusing on some particular body goal.  

Now, if your membership is providing you free tracking, use that facility, and register your exercises along with their timing and other details to see your progress. It will help you to stay motivated and maintain regularity.

Make The Most Of Your Premium Membership At The Nearby Gym

Okay, now I believe you are very serious about fitness, and you don’t want to compromise with anything, so you have taken the most valuable membership in your nearest gym. I am sure you will achieve your gym goal with the membership, but all you need is a little assistance regarding the strategies that can help you make the most of it. 

As you have the premium membership, of course, you will have a personal trainer, and you need to build strong communication with the person. Discuss your concerns. 


If you are a woman dealing with the belly pouch, consult with the trainer to give you the right cardio, weight training and core exercises, so that you can get your ideal body type. If you are looking for big muscles, tell your trainer to add back exercise, weight training and strength training exercises to your routine. Whatever your concerns are, discuss them with your trainer for the best assistance. 

The premium membership in your nearby gym might allow you to have access to every centre, so don’t worry if you are getting relocated, or if you can’t find a time when you can attend the gym from your home on a regular basis. You can just access the nearest centres from wherever you are to continue your routine. 

Your special membership will probably give you free access to videos and tracking systems. You can look for some home yoga and stretching videos to support your body goals even when you are at home, or on vacation. Use the tracking system to monitor your performance and set new challenges for yourself. With the premium membership, you will have a lot of flexibility and advantages, use them for your benefit, and exploit every facility strategically for maximum results. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I choose the right membership plan for my nearby gym?

You can choose the right membership plan for yourself based on your priorities and your budget. If the basic plan is enough for you and meets your required services, you can choose that. But if you have special requirements, and your budget allows it, then you should definitely go for the premium membership plans. 

2. Can I switch to a different membership plan if I want?

Yes, you can, but it also depends on the gym policy. If your nearest gym has a flexible policy, then you can switch at any time. But if they have a minimum 3 months or a minimum 1 year policy for switching, then you need to follow that. Talk to the administration and customer care for further information. 

3. How can I make the most of a gym membership?

You need to weigh the benefits and your requirements to strategise a plan to make the most of your gym membership. 

4. Can I shift my gym membership from one location to another if I have the basic plan?

Yes, if your nearest gym membership allows you to shift from one centre to the other, you can definitely do it. However, if it does not have such a policy, you might have to cancel your membership and then re-register in a different location. For further assistance, you need to contact your gym. 

5. How can I know what my membership facilities are?

You need to look at your membership plan details. Look at the mail, app profile or other documents associated with your membership to understand the facilities. You can also consult with the gym administration for the same. 

Final Note 

I hope the information I have given you will help you in making the most of your nearby gym membership. All you need is a clear vision of what you want and an idea about the facilities and advantages your membership gives you. Aligning your strategy with the facilities of your membership is the key to making the most of it. Don’t overthink it, just follow your goal, and utilise the advantages in your favour. 

All the best for your fitness journey!