How to Get the Most Out of Your Gym Membership

You're paying for it either way — here's how to actually use it.

Show up with a plan. Wandering between machines wastes your session. Know your three exercises before you walk in.

Talk to your coach. The people on the floor are there to help — use them, especially in your first few weeks.

Track something. Weight, reps, or just how you feel. Progress you can't see is progress you'll stop believing in.