Option 1: Go with the "poverty" gym
Sometimes when you're just starting out, the higher end gyms might not be worth it, especially if you aren't sure if you're just going to waste your membership. These gyms usually cost under 100 pesos per visit.
The main drawback here is that these gyms can be crowded at times. Also the equipment might not be adequate for some users.
Option 2: The Commercial Option
This is what I went with at first and now I regret it. I was a member at Fitness First at first. It cost me about 2.5k per month. It wasn't a great value at all. I also wasn't able to workout at other branches at that price. They charge more if you want to avail of that privilege. Their facilities are great though. They have hot showers and also a steam room.
Now I am a member of Gold's Gym. They charge around 1.2k per month but their facilities are similar to Fitness First. You can workout at most of their branches for free regardless of where you got your membership. That's great value right there. I personally recommend Gold's Gym if you are interested in a commercial gym.
If you are quite dedicated, this is the right option for you. You have to visit at least 3 times per week to match the value of the "poverty" gyms though. Just keep that in mind.
Option 3: Home Sweet Home
So maybe you've tried the 2 options above but you didn't like either of them for some reason. You can always buy equipment to create your own home gym. You can buy a treadmill for the price of one year of a gym membership. That's enough if all you do in your gym is do cardio anyway. While you at it, you can buy some light weights too for some muscle building.
Of course if you are a bodybuilder, gyms are your best bet. But if you just want to lose some weight and you're not looking to gain mass, this option is perfect for you.
So yeah that is all I have to say at this time.
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