Great article in today's NY times about asking for help in a health club.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/health/nutrition/03fitness.html?_r=1&ref=health
(featuring my friend and colleague Geralyn Coopersmith)
If you're a member of a health club and have any questions about a piece of equipment, feel free to ask. It might be tough for a trainer who is curently working with a client to take the time to demonstrate the right way, but at least they can identify someone who can provide the assistance.
In order to learn a workout that you can do on your own a great idea is to take some of the free group exercise classes that are offered on the club group ex schedule. Look for classes like: body conditioning, sets and reps, strength training, etc and you will learn a wide variety of exercises using relatively little equipment. A good instructor will provide cues and offer assistance to people having a difficult time getting the moves. Then take your favorite exercises and apply them to the gym floor for your own workouts.
Classes are a great way to get to know other club members and find people who might have similiar goals as you. Additionally you will get to know the instructor, who if she or he is a true professional, will be more than happy to answer a few questions or provide some assistance towards your personal goals.
It can be intimidating to approach health club employees, many seem busy or intimidating; but if you have a question and you see one just standing there, go up and ask! We are here to help you reach your goals, but often we don't want to interupt a member's workout and would appreciate the opportunity to provide some advice or assistance.
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