It's a great idea - yes - if you use it.

However, here are 5 key things you need to think about before you step foot into any gym or health club.

1. "We don't care care if you show up at our health club"

The sad fact is, the January rush ends in a cash surge for the big Health Clubs and the same amount of members as there were in the previous December.

Fitness goals and resolutions often just end up in long-term contracts and no-results.

This is what Health Clubs expect, for you to trip up on your plan and never come back, however, you'll keep paying the bill even though you don't show up.

2. "Our trainers don't know what they're doing"

Chances are once you get a membership to a health club an in-house personal trainer will try and sell you on their expertise.

Spokane health club trainers need no accredited certification to be out there on the floor flexing their guns. $50 and a 10-min online quiz can get you a certificate and title that sounds snazzy, but they aren't worthwhile.

Look for quality personal trainers that can guarantee results.

3. "We want you to pay forever for our health club"

If you think getting started on a fitness plan is tough, try quitting your health club. Trouble canceling gym memberships is one of the top complaints among gym members.

The huge chain clubs are just out to deposit your money into their accounts each month. They want you to keep paying, but stay home. Think about it, it doesn't do a large chain club any good if you show up, you just take up more room.

Which in turn doesn't do you any good if your just paying for a gym membership

4. "Your stuff isn't safe at our health clubs"

Think your belongings are safe in a big health club? Think again?

A recent report explained how a group of burglars stealing credit cards from lockers of health club members. You can't be sure who is lurking around the health club locker room while your working out.

Now you can't even bring anything with you to the gym. You'll just have to carry your keys in your back pocket while you workout in any health clubs.

5. "Sales is our #1 health club goal"

When they offer you a sales appointment at their health club, what should you do?

While that offer sounds enticing, fast-talking and slicked sales reps will ensure you leave with more than just more information and insight, but a brand new long-term contract you can't refuse.

Don't read the fine print, it will still apply to your membership and contract. One such website of a large health club promised a 30-day free trial membership. But the catch, if you don't show up at least 12 times, you'll be locked into a multiyear membership.

You can't rely on the health club sales person, you must be on the defense and know what really matters when you looking for a quality Spokane fitness solution

Don't fall for the health clubs Spokane gimmicks, go for a quality personal trainer that guarantees results, no matter what condition you're in right now.