Private Gyms Vs. Public Gyms: Which Is Right For You?

Public Vs. Private Gyms

Equipment

• Public Gym
  Most public gyms tend to have a wide variety of gym equipment since they are larger facilities trying to cater to the widest spectrum of people. Public gyms will likely have all of the standards like treadmills and free weights, as well as many specialized pieces of equipment if they are an established gym. Many public gyms that are new will typically stick to the basics.
• Private Gym
  Because they are smaller and typically locally owned, private gyms tend to have less equipment. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Private gyms tend to be focused on helping you achieve your personal goals. This often means offering specialized or niche services that cater to clients instead of bringing in a variety of workout equipment to interest the masses. Private gyms put more focus on personalized help and training rather than excessive equipment.

Accountability

• Public Gym
  This is one of the areas where public gyms really fall flat. Many people will get a membership in hopes that they will start going to the gym more, but then they quickly lose motivation. Special deals and low prices on gym memberships can actually make this worse, as a person doesn’t feel like they need to get their money’s worth out of their membership and they tend to quickly lose motivation.
• Private Gym
  Many people who use a private gym work with a personal trainer. By partnering with a personal trainer, you are held accountable, since the trainer will be there waiting for you and you don’t want to waste their time by not showing up or lose the money you spent on the personal training session. Having accountability is a very important part of your fitness journey, because, without this aspect, you are more likely to stall in your fitness journey. But if there are resources in place that hold you accountable, you’ll find yourself more committed to your health journey.

Learning Opportunities

• Public Gym
  At a public gym, you are more likely to find group classes. Because public gyms are often physically larger, they have more rooms available for larger group lessons. These are often lessons like yoga or dance workouts, but some facilities may also have more specialized areas, such as a basketball court. Depending on what amenities they have and what classes are offered, you do have a chance to learn something new in a group setting.
• Private Gyms
  Although private gyms often don’t have enough space to do large group lessons, there are even more learning opportunities in this environment. Private gyms typically have a more equal ratio of staff to clients, which gives clients the opportunity to work with staff one-on-one or in smaller groups instead of trying to learn during a class filled with other people. This is a better way for people to get personalized feedback for all aspects of their workout and their fitness goals.

Privacy

• Public Gyms
  Public gyms are open to anyone, which might make them easy to access, but it also makes them full of strangers. Anyone can walk in, they are often larger open spaces, and, in general, they offer very little privacy, especially when the facilities are very large. Some public gyms now offer women-only sections that are separated from the rest of the gym, but, in general, private gyms are open to lots of people at one time and the main room is open for all to see. 
• Private Gyms
  Private gyms have a much smaller group of people who attend. This gives you more privacy and it increases the likelihood that you’ll get to know some of the people who work out at the same time as you. Private gyms offer personal training and the limited access means there are fewer people around to make you feel self-conscious or to distract you from your workout. You’re far less likely to have a lineup of people trying to use your machine and pressuring you to hurry up at a private gym than you are at a public gym.
   

Join A Private Gym In Calgary

If you want to reap the benefits of a private gym, visit Jensen Fitness. Our private gym helps you start a sustainable fitness journey with an enhanced  gym-going experience. At Jensen Fitness, our dedicated and knowledgeable staff will help you to reach your personal goals through a customized fitness program and you can get the privacy you need to feel comfortable.

At Jensen Fitness, our personal training, fitness coaching, and weight loss programs will provide you with all of the support you need to achieve your personal goals while helping you sustain your new healthy habits for the long term and improve your overall health. To start your weight loss or fitness journey, contact our team of personal trainers in SE Calgary by calling 1-403-200-0199 or by filling out our online contact form.