At Least 3 Reasons to Choose Gold’s Gym

Why Did I End Up Here? I am from a place that is a bit more rough than it is out here in Virginia.  I am truly used to things being out in the open and borderline scary when it comes to thinking of my next membership in a gym.  In choosing a place to workout here in my new world of Alexandria, Virginia, I had many choices. Now, I am not a huge guy looking to shed a couple of ounces and get back into posing shape for the next mag shoot, but I do have some desires when it comes to choosing where is choose to sweat. I took some time deciding which gym to settle down on and I am happy to report that after a couple of weeks, I am satisfied with my choice.  After walking into a very subtle looking Gold's Gym on Route 1 in Alexandria, I noticed initially that it was very clean.  Good point number one to put into my mental bank. I sat down with a member of the staff, who explained everything that I could possibly want to know about the facility and then we took a tour.  Good point number two was the way I was treated by the staff.  They were professional and made me feel comfortable.  I signed up for a membership and have been going there everyday since. The third thing or things about the place that jumped out to me when I think of positives to take away are as follows:  the friendliness of the staff, the spacing in between the pieces of equipment, how helpful the staff is if I need anything at all or if I just have question and the good thing to me is that the staff is made up of real people.  No, I don't mean that they may be robots, like Sheldon from TBBT would love to be, but that they just aren't all huge bodybuilders that may keep some people from feeling welcome. Other positives about this facility include a four lap pool (salt water), a sauna in the locker rooms,  a spa (to take away any stress not fully pushed aside by a morning of pumping iron), tanning beds and massage table. Aerobics and Spinning classes, just to name a couple are among many classes offered by the staff, which are included in the price of membership.  I also noticed that the price of membership was very reasonable, for what is all included and I plan on being a member of this facility for a long time to come. The only real draw back to the gym is that the hours are not what I would like.  It is not open 24 hours and the closing time is a bit early for my taste.  Other than those two small issues, I am very pleased with my experience here at the Gold's Gym Alexandria.  Is the world of fitness calling your name?

Budget

A house on money Establishing your budget before beginning the home search in {Location_Name} is an important consideration. Some experts suggest that you can expect to pay 25% of your salary towards your mortgage. Fortunately for people living in Northern Virginia, many job centers offering high paying salaries are available. These places include the Mark Center, Inova Hospitals, USPTO, NOVA Community College, Fort Belvoir and Reston Town Center.

Size

When considering buying a home in {Location_Name}, you must answer several important questions, such as whether or not you would like roommates, or whether or not you are married or plan to start a family. The answers to these questions will help you determine whether you might prefer a 2 bedroom condo in Courthouse  or a 1,000,000 home in Mount Vernon.

Location and Atmosphere

{Location_Name}has neighborhoods to suit everyone's needs. Arlington is a bustling city with all of the big-city amenities, such as businesses and shopping, and is only a short distance from DC. If you would prefer a small-town atmosphere, Woodbridge can offer this at only a short commuter from the bigger cities. Alexandria, a nice middle ground between Arlington and Woodbridge, has plenty of nightlife, restaurants, and shopping in a variety of neighborhoods like Old Town, West End, and Fairfax County.

Type

Condo? Townhome? Single family home? Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Condos can offer some amenities, like a pool, fitness center, or dry cleaner, all conveniently located in the condo community, but they come at the cost of  condominium fees. Single-family homes do not have these extra costs, unless they are located within a neighborhood that has a home owner's association, but they also do not have the conveniences that a condo or townhome has to offer.

 Commitment

Since a mortgage is such a long term commitment, factoring in job security when preparing to purchase a home in {Location_Name} is vital. For those who end up having to leave the area, whether it is temporary or permanent, hiring a property manager is an option so that you can rent out your home and collect rent on it while you’re gone.

 Credit Score

The first step to buying a home in {Location_Name} is to get pre approved if you want to be considered a serious buyer. This can speed up the home buying process. Some ways to improve your credit score are to always pay your bills on time or, if you do not have credit, you can build your credit by opening a credit card, use it monthly, and pay the bill on time.  
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K Michael Nesbitt

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I spent four years in the US Navy and the next twenty in the mid west. I love the mountains and appreciate the fact that I get to see them all the time now. I am a bit of a sports fan. I enjoy dabbling in the world of fiction novel writing. I am also a licensed real estate agent in the Commonwealth of Virginia.