While we obviously feel we’re the best choice, we understand that not everyone lives near our locations. So, we thought we’d list some of the things you should look for if you’re a weekend warrior in search of a fitness center.
Basics To Look For In A Fitness Center
There are some basics you should look for in a fitness center regardless of your goal. First is cleanliness. This will require you to actually go to the center and survey it a bit. Ideally, there won’t be the reek of sweat, stains on the floor or walls, overflowing trashcans, or anything else concerning.
Second is the quality of the equipment. Everything should be in good condition without any rust or buildup of grime in the hinges, and preferably also a good brand known for making quality equipment rather than inexpensive ones.
Third is the people working there. While not everyone working at a fitness center needs to be an expert, they should all be cheerful, friendly, and able to answer any of your questions. There should, however, be specialists you can talk to about anything fitness-related.
Additional Perks Weekend Warriors Should Keep In Mind
As mentioned, we know weekend warriors have specific needs. There are repercussions to only being able to exercise on the weekends, such as being all but guaranteed to be sore as soon as Monday rolls around.
Because you still have to go back to work when the weekend is over, it’s vital to eliminate or at least minimize stiffness and soreness so you aren’t suffering.
Therefore, you want a center with both the knowledge and tools to reduce the aftereffects of tough weekend workouts.
In other words, the workers there should have valuable tips for your specific needs and tell you helpful things you can do at home during the week. Also, they should have tools and therapies, such as percussion therapy, as one example, capable of facilitating a quick recovery. While these tools might not be necessary for others, they are crucial for weekend warriors.
Why Recovery Lab Is What You Need
Of course, we at Recovery Lab believe our locations in Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding areas are the best option for any weekend warriors. Why are we so confident about this?
Well, for starters, there are our recovery specialists, each of which is experienced and trained to know useful techniques to ease the beginning of your weeks.
Our crowning achievement, though, is our many types of therapies. For example, our percussion therapy is perfect for weekend warriors. It encourages blood flow and does a great job of preventing stiffness and soreness post-workout.
We also have rockblading, red light therapy, cryotherapy, cupping, and more. The fact that we have so many options means you are able to use whichever one, or whichever combination of them, best suits you.