A good place to start
Compare the sessions and equipment you would actually use during your normal visiting hours.
What to compare
- Induction
- Peak-time access and membership cancellation
Start with a taster
Ask for a beginner session and find out what equipment you can borrow. Afterwards, think about the teaching, atmosphere and journey as well as the activity itself. The best routine is one you enjoy returning to.
Something else to discover
Mma gyms
A martial-arts gym may teach striking, grappling, self-defence or mixed disciplines.
Crossfit gyms
CrossFit-style training combines coached strength and conditioning movements in a group setting.