If you've been to the gym for more than a week, you've probably dealt with at least one complaint: maybe it was from a fellow gym-goer, or perhaps it was from staff. Regardless of who initiated the complaint and whether or not it was justified, dealing with complaints is part of being an adult. In fact, dealing with them well can help make your entire experience better—whether that means resolving the issue at hand or just letting that person know how much you appreciate them! So here are some strategies for resolving complaints before they become real problems:
Get a plan
When you're having trouble getting motivated, it can be helpful to write down your goals and schedule when you'll go to the gym. This way, you can see at a glance what needs to happen in order for those goals to be met.
Also, consider getting a friend or family member who will keep you accountable; this could take the form of them checking on your progress along the way and helping motivate them if needed. If this isn't an option for whatever reason (e.g., they don't want their time wasted), then try finding someone else who will be able to help out with this task instead--it might even involve hiring someone just so that they're available during certain hours so that nothing slips through cracks! You could also set up some sort of reward system where every time something gets done (either by reaching certain benchmarks or completing tasks), there's something tangible waiting at home waiting patiently until completion day arrives again next month/year/whatever timeframe suits best within reason limits per person based off needs/desires."
Go to the gym manager
If you are having trouble with the gym, go to the manager. You can find out who the manager is by asking at the front desk or looking on their website. When speaking with them, be prepared with a list of your complaints and examples that support them. Don't get angry or emotional; stay calm and collected so they will take you seriously. Also, make sure that what you're complaining about is actually valid--don't go telling them about how much better everything was back when dinosaurs roamed Earth unless there really was something wrong with those days! The manager may not be able to change everything right away but they will do their best if given enough information from members like yourself!
Work on your attitude
Your attitude can be a huge factor in how you deal with complaints. It's important to keep your cool and be positive about the situation, even if you aren't happy about it.
A positive attitude is one of the best ways to deal with gym complaints because it helps you come up with solutions that work for everyone involved. Here are some examples of positive attitudes:
- Look at this as an opportunity for growth! You have so much potential, but sometimes it takes time and effort before we realize our full potential--and even then there may still be more room for improvement!
- I'm sorry things didn't go as planned; however, let's look forward instead of dwelling on the past too much right now...I think we should focus on figuring out what went wrong first so we can fix those issues moving forward together!
Try a new gym
- Find a gym that is closer to home and has more of the equipment you want, such as treadmills or elliptical machines.
- Find a gym with better hours, such as one that stays open late so that you can go after work or during lunchtime instead of taking up your entire evening with exercise.
- Look for personal trainers who work with clients on an individual basis rather than in large groups; this way, they'll have more time for each client and can offer more personalized attention and instruction (and it will cost less).
- Check out cleanliness ratings before signing up at any facility--you don't want to deal with germs while trying to lose weight! If possible, find out whether there are cleaning staff members who take care of wiping down machines between uses or whether this task falls solely on users' shoulders (and how often).
You can resolve your issues by following these steps
- Be proactive and don't wait for the problem to resolve itself. Don't be afraid to approach the gym manager. Don't be afraid to try a new gym or cancel your membership if you feel uncomfortable or unhappy at your current facility.
- Keep copies of complaints or notes to the gym in case you need them later on in court proceedings or other action against the company later on down the line (if necessary).
Conclusion
If you're having issues with your gym, there are a number of things that you can do. First, set up a plan to help resolve the issue and make sure it works for everyone involved. Next, go to the gym manager and ask them for help resolving this problem as well. If neither of those options works out then try looking into another gym nearby!
