Gold’s Gym Douglasville Enewsletter

By Kathy Scapin 

Two Great Health Clubs for Women to Exercise

If you live in Douglasville, GA and want to lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape Gold’s Gym is the place.  As a female, there are some days I want to exercise with women only and I have that choice at Gold’s Gym on Hospital Drive in Douglasville, Ga or the West Cobb location in Austell, GA.  Both facilities have exercise areas that are reserved for women only and they are privately situated.  In the women’s only section at the West Cobb facility there is a 30-minute circuit for those days when I am really pressed for time.

Do you have a busy schedule?  Group Active is the Answer!

With my busy schedule, time is something I never have enough of.  I am always looking for a way to exercise efficiently. This summer I got hooked on one of the great exercise classes called Group Active.  The class increases my cardio fitness, helps me build strength and it has improved my balance and flexibility.  I really like the fact that it targets my abs, arms and back.  Being a baby boomer, these areas are always areas that need special attention.

Gold’s Gym, Douglasville GA Takes Away All The Reasons Not to Exercise. 

• “I don’t have enough time”…the 30-minute women’s only circuit is available.
• “I don’t like to exercise alone”…there are 11 group fitness classes to chose from and Personal Trainers available on staff.
• “I don’t want to work out in a co-ed environment”…two locations have private, women’s only facilities.
• “I don’t want to work out with just women”…each location has co-ed facilities with the best equipment.
• “I had a tough day”…the staff is always so friendly, at the end of the workout life always looks better.
• “I don’t have any energy”…I always feel more energized after a workout.
• “ I have children”…each location has a Kid’s Klub with a caring staff.  Not to mention the Fit Kids program.
• “ I get board easily”…in addition to all of the items mentioned above there is a pool and tennis courts available.
• “I don’t like to exercise” …just enjoy the steam room and Jacuzzi.

Learn more about all the Great Programs at Gold’s Gym in Douglasville, GA.  Tour the facility and see for yourself how we can help you overcome all of you excuses.    

By Steve Pacheco

One Gym Two Locations in Douglasville, GA

When it comes to Douglasville, GA health clubs, Gold’s Gym, off of Chapel Hill Rd is unique in many ways.  One such way is its close proximity to its sister gym, Gold’s Gym on Hospital Drive.  As the newer of the two locations, the Chapel Hill Gold’s Gym plays off very well on the features and benefits offered at the Hospital Drive location. 

Douglasville Health Club has Personal Training & Group Fitness 

It provides complimentary programming with a distinct emphasis to Group Fitness and Personal Training.  In turn, our members have total access to a very diverse choice of programs and features at both clubs to meet their individual fitness needs.   It is literally a “one gym, two location” philosophy which actually expands the benefits to our members to a wide ranging choice of fitness benefit options.  Whether one’s fitness goals are weight loss, strength training and toning, or relaxation through yoga based group classes, Chapel Hill compliments Hospital Drive’s theme of family fitness. With two group fitness studios and ample space for personal training, it provides a logical extension of choices to our members beyond the more traditional workout options and racquet sports offered at the Hospital Drive location.         

Total Fitness with Variety of Choices

Losing weight for example, is a most popular fitness theme.  Classes, either in the pool or in a studio are a great compliment to the more traditional activities associated with weight loss.  While walking, running and solo cycling on a stationary cycle appeal to some, many find motivation and inspiration in the group fitness setting.  At Chapel Hill there are as many as 65-70 group fitness classes offered per week.  Adding the classes offered at Hospital Drive, this number is pushed to nearly 120 classes per week.  This is but one example why Gold’s Gym at Chapel Hill is so unique to the Douglasville, Georgia community. 

Gold’s Gym Chapel Hill wants you to experience all that two locations has to offer.  Claim your FREE MINI-MEMBERSHIP today! 

By Steve Pacheco

Group Ride Great Class to Lose Weight

Isn’t perception funny? This is especially true when seeing just how members view the “pounding” they expect to take during a Group Ride class in Douglasville GA Gold’s Gym. I hear comments such as, “You all seem to be working so hard”, or, my favorite, “I’ll take that class when I get in better shape.” In truth it all boils down to how the Group Ride experience is viewed or perceived in the eyes of the beholder. How things appear to change when you build the courage to take a class. Then the view changes from one previously held to,” I should have started earlier”, “it’s really only as hard as you want to make it”, or, again a favorite of mine, “show me how to take it to the next level”.

What Is So Special About Group Ride? 

So why Group Ride? I can say that it certainly is not for the pounding. No one would ever return if that were the case. Yet the Group Ride program in Douglasville, GA is one of the more popular classes Gold’s Gym offers.  And if judged on the number of classes offered (approximately 30 per week in) it is the most popular.  Why? I think at some level participants like to live the perception of taking on something tough.  There’s a pride in association with a program viewed as worthy of the fitness elite.

Group Ride Works! 

Dropping down a level or two there are reasons more practical while less psychological. Ride works! The class experience delivers on its promise of enhancing or increasing cardiovascular fitness in a very personally measurable way.  The participant “feels” the progress he or she makes over time (and not a very long time at that).  I don’t care how it’s gauged, either fewer rest breaks, longer time up and out of the saddle, or more resistance, progress is made.  More importantly, it’s personal progress in the sense that you are quickly getting better at something in ways you don’t have to be told. Making progress is good.  You discover it yourself! So it boils down to “progress” and not the “pounding”.  I can’t tell you just how good it feels to watch a member take simple personal pride in just “making it through class”.

Ready to Lose the Weight for Good? 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not discounting the benefits to core strength, increased Vo2 max, or drop in body fat, etc.  You just don’t have to go that far and measure all those things to know that something good is happening to you after a short time enjoying the Group Ride class experience.
And that’s where I come back to the beginning.  Individually you’ve been intimidated by a perception which almost kept you from trying Group Ride. Then you broke down some personal barrier and took your first class, and many since. Then, in some perverse way you want to return to having survived the pounding, and want others to know you did, perpetuating the myth. You are in an elite class of group fitness participants. Isn’t perception funny?

Try a Group Ride Class for yourself…FREE!  No strings attached!  Get your Free Gold’s Gym Mini-Membership today!