I just joined a gym last month and here’s a bit from my experience. First, you gotta check how far it is from your place. Mine is like 5 minutes away, and I love that! Makes it so much easier to go, especially when I’m lazy. Then, look at the price – some places are super pricey! I chose one with a reasonable rate that didn’t break my bank. Oh, and see what machines and classes they have. I wasn’t paying enough attention to this, and now I regret it a bit because they don’t have great weightlifting gear. Lastly, just go check it out at the time you plan to use it to see how crowded it is and if people there are cool or not.