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I look for weight machines that are fully adjustable (I'm pretty darn small; I'd assume you'd need them to be adjustable since you are taller than average), multiple sets of free weights, good mirrors to observe form, a variety of cardio machines (I don't just use treadmills and ellipticals for hours), and CLEANING SUPPLIES. The old gym at OSU was kind of grody, but the new one has cleaning spray and towels at EVERY machine.
I worked with a personal trainer for a while, so I can tell you what I liked about her methods as well, but just gym-wise, that's what I'd look for. Make sure to ask when things are busy and ask HOW busy it gets.. just being crowded and having the option of using less-popular machines or having lines/sign up sheets for everything. If you can only go right after work, this might make a big difference in how much you actually get done when you go to exercise.
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