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badcowboy Posts: 1	Jul 13, 2008 3:33 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? Is it subsidized by your employer? Does it include towel service? Are there any other perks? Does it include more than one location? I am curious because the gym I was going to (Club One) priced itself out of my price range. Currently they want $95/month with no discount for a second person. My neighbor has the same gym and is paying $65/month. What is a good price for a gym membership?

Timberoo Posts: 2286	Jul 13, 2008 3:35 PM GMT Quote $350 a year, one location, includes towels, sauna, steam room and all classes. I also have a key and can go in anytime I want. http://www.pioneerhealthclub.com/
yo_mamali Posts: 290	Jul 13, 2008 3:41 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? i think i paid $500 for the year... can't remember Is it subsidized by your employer? no... my employer sucks (my last employer did have a health fitness perk which subsidized gym memberships). Does it include towel service? no Are there any other perks? private parking lot (if you live in congested city, you'll def appreciate this) childcare service sauna/steam room/private showers gym is 24/7 monday-friday Does it include more than one location? no
Caslon6000 Posts: 6641	Jul 13, 2008 3:47 PM GMT Quote badcowboy saidHow much is your gym membership? ... $600/year ($50/month) Is it subsidized by your employer? ... No. It isn't the gym the company has contracted with. Does it include towel service? ... The gym provides small hand towels that are so rough you could use them for 60 grit sandpaper. Are there any other perks? ... sauna, free classes, suntan booths, personal trainers-at additional cost Does it include more than one location? ... It's a Golds gym. I dont know if I can go to any other location. I have never tried. I am curious because the gym I was going to (Club One) priced itself out of my price range. Currently they want $95/month with no discount for a second person. My neighbor has the same gym and is paying $65/month. What is a good price for a gym membership?
mindgarden Posts: 1236	Jul 13, 2008 5:46 PM GMT Quote Dunno... I've probably spent about $5000 on gym equipment, counting the bicycles. Over ten years that's about $40 a month. But some of that stuff is approaching twenty years old, so it's getting closer to $20 a month. Perks: 24/7. never worry about "what to wear." always know exactly who the asshole who didn't rack the weights was. laundry service four feet away. PA system always plays my selection. occasionally have a date over for a workout. biggest drawback: no pool... yet.
CuriousJockAZ Posts: 1315	Jul 13, 2008 5:56 PM GMT Quote badcowboy saidHow much is your gym membership? -- $145 a month. I know, that's nuts, but it's close to my house and the amenities are tops. Is it subsidized by your employer? -- NO, I wish Does it include towel service? -- Yes, among other things Are there any other perks? -- Yes, free tanning, racquetball, basketball, and tennis leagues, free guests, yoga & pilates, spinning, etc. Does it include more than one location? -- Yes, 4 in the Phoenis Metro area. http://www.villageclubs.com/facilities.php I am curious because the gym I was going to (Club One) priced itself out of my price range. Currently they want $95/month with no discount for a second person. My neighbor has the same gym and is paying $65/month. What is a good price for a gym membership? Depends on the convenience factor, amenities at gym, caliber of classes (yoga, pilates, etc., and age, quality, and quantity of equipment.
metta8 Posts: 141	Jul 13, 2008 5:56 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? Around $120/year. I have been a member since I was 16 1/2. I think of Bally's as being kind a working class gym. My schedule does not allow me to drive to a nicer gym so Bally's is fine. I do sometimes wish that they had a nice restaurant and place to get a back massage...but oh well...it's a tough life ;) Is it subsidized by your employer? nope Does it include towel service? nope Are there any other perks? not that I know of. Does it include more than one location? hundreds of them. I get bored going to the same gym all of the time so I do like to go to different ones. Each one has has different stuff to work with. Most have pools. One of them has an indoor basketball court. A few have rowing machines. All of them have classes.
liftordie Posts: 774	Jul 13, 2008 5:59 PM GMT Quote yearly renewal....$120.00 includes pretty much everything. minimum facility size. 75,000 sqft. Las Vegas Athletic Clubs. open 24/365. not a typo. they never close. newest location....200 pieces of Cardio equipment alone!!!!
relokou Posts: 152	Jul 13, 2008 6:02 PM GMT Quote As a student, I don't pay anything extra besides just tuition for classes since a portion of each credit hour is used to fund student activities. Since I also work part-time for the university, yes I guess it is subsidized. No towel service unfortunately Main perk is that it is free, lots of other college students show up, not 24/7 but open during most times of day/night, free aerobic and strength training classes. There are several strength training locations throughout the university campus. My only regret is that I did not start using the gym until this spring and I am now going into my senior year. Can't believe I missed out on such a gold mine all this long, granted I wasn't really into working out until I started taking a beginning weightlifting class this spring semester which I guess is what brought be to start working out.
GobB Posts: 532	Jul 13, 2008 6:22 PM GMT Quote 29 bucks a month includes towel service, steam room, racquetball, basketball, spinning, yoga and any ther group excercise, and i can go to any location in the state of GA which there are tons.
Buckwheet Posts: 870	Jul 13, 2008 6:22 PM GMT Quote $00.00 Yes: It's a subsidiary of Me, Inc. Yes: Most excellent services. Perks: Cuss and moan all I want, and it's a very short trip to the gym. Haha what a bunch of saps! I bought a high quality Kettler rower and a Bowflex; 1,300.00 total. My truck is still an almost-convertible (a true one once I get a recip saw) and I prefer people at a distance.
wrkoutbud30 Posts: 389	Jul 13, 2008 6:29 PM GMT Quote My company pays for all gym memberships. I can have more than one. I used to pay out of pocket and then get reimbursed by filling out a form but now I just take a company card and sign up. BUT..the IRS sees this as a benefit so now they want all employees taxed on it (if you use it). It still is way cheaper than paying the monthly dues. Im just waiting for the new 24hr to open down the street from where I live and I will join there as well!
paradox Posts: 1489	Jul 13, 2008 6:29 PM GMT Quote The local municipal rec center charges $170/year No subsidies. No towels. No perks. One location.
XRuggerATX Posts: 2240	Jul 13, 2008 8:01 PM GMT Quote $16/mo. for any Gold's in the Austin area (up to 12 now, I think). I signed the contract in '96.
MSUBioNerd Posts: 541	Jul 13, 2008 8:06 PM GMT Quote My campus gym. $185 a year (~$15.40 per month), 3 locations on campus (it's a surprisingly large school). No towel service, but it includes unlimited group exercise classes, the weight rooms, the cardio equipment, and the outdoor pool. The indoor pools, racquetball courts, basketball courts, outdoor track, and volleyball courts are free even without a membership. My employer doesn't pay for it per se, but if I weren't currently a student here, the cost would be a lot higher. The main perk, outside of the convenience of the location for me, is that the overwhelming majority of people who use it are between the ages of 18 and 25.
Gwgtrunks Posts: 318	Jul 13, 2008 8:13 PM GMT Quote I pay ~$30 a month for mine, and that includes a full sized locker. I go to UNL rec on campus, so there arn't any other locations (although our east city campus apparently has a 'fitness' room we can use over there). As far as perks of the membership goes: - Towel service - 5 Racquetball courts - Running track and somewhere around 15 treadmills - Impressive strength training room (it's rare if I have to wait long for equipment, even during peak hours) - Climbing wall - Basketball/Volleyball courts - Sauna - Showers - Swimming Pool - Fitness classes (small extra fees, but it's not too bad) I'm sure there's a lot of stuff I'm forgetting, but I think it's an amazing deal.
madtown Posts: 19	Jul 13, 2008 8:14 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? $87 a month Is it subsidized by your employer? No Does it include towel service? Yes Are there any other perks? Steam room, sauna, and lots of free classes. There are about 6 hours of classes I'd like to take each week but its hard to fit them all in. The location I use most often has one of those jet pools. I stopped using it after I cut open my hand swimming into the wall. Does it include more than one location? Yes, I can use all locations except the one with squash courts without paying extra. I used to pay less than half of what I am now, but I figure its worth it because of all the classes I take and the locations are convenient to both work and home
Mighty_Q Posts: 134	Jul 13, 2008 8:26 PM GMT Quote Badcowboy wrote: How much is your gym membership? Sweet Deal! $19.95/mo. been a member for almost 10 years Is it subsidized by your employer? Well, I'm self-employed....so, yeah, I guess Does it include towel service? Nope Are there any other perks? All kinds of exercise classes, steam room, sauna, showers, free lockers. Anyone from my "household" gets the same price. Does it include more than one location? My price only includes one location, but that's cool with me. Most hotels in places I've traveled to have some kind of a gym.
muchmorethanm... Posts: 1840	Jul 13, 2008 8:33 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? $349.00 which is very good as the average membership is usually double that. I joined about 5 years ago or so. It's open 24 hours and "NEVER" closes. It's a 24/365 open gym. Is it subsidized by your employer? No. Does it include towel service? Yes, hand towels. Are there any other perks? Yoga, spin and aerobic classes are included. Does it include more than one location? If I were to pay an additional $100 a year I could use all 16 Chicago land locations. At this time it's not a viable option for me.
a1972guy Posts: 1559	Jul 13, 2008 8:42 PM GMT Quote badcowboy saidHow much is your gym membership? Gym=$30/mo, Bikram's Yoga=$15/class, Boxing Gym=$69/mo Is it subsidized by your employer? No Does it include towel service? No Are there any other perks? Free classes; Spinning and so forth Does it include more than one location? Yes; Nation wide $65 is about average so you're ok!
Crimthann Posts: 680	Jul 13, 2008 8:44 PM GMT Quote Well, yes, you could say my employer does pay for my gym. There are thousands of locations to work out at and for the most part the facilites are great. They may lack all the other stuff, like shake and snack bars, but about 50% of the time there is a small sauna. And plenty of eye candy. The once major difference between the military gym and a civilian one, is that 99% of the guys and gals in the gym are already in good to great shape.
NoSuchPerson Posts: 15	Jul 13, 2008 8:46 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? $20/mo but I've been a member for many years. Is it subsidized by your employer? Not my current one, but have had it in the past. Does it include towel service? Don't know, I bring my own. Are there any other perks? A high number of hotties. ; ) Plus there are a number of classes, but I mostly just go for the weights. Does it include more than one location? Yes, and I can go to any of them. There are 4 that I frequent.
Jockbod48 Posts: 1111	Jul 13, 2008 8:56 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? Approx. $1000.00 per year Is it subsidized by your employer? no Does it include towel service? no Are there any other perks? Lap pools and jacuzzis Tennis courts - saunas - showers - spa - massages, bodywork, facials, hand/feet manicures/pedicures Does it include more than one location? no
Pattison Posts: 1387	Jul 13, 2008 9:27 PM GMT Quote One pays $240 a month for my gym pass. No towel service. NO steam room. On top of that one pays $480.00 a month for personal training.
halltd Posts: 273	Jul 14, 2008 11:28 PM GMT Quote Let's see. I pay $600 a year for my membership. I also pay about $900-$1000 a month for personal training. Since I am my employer, I guess I subsidize it. They have small hand towels, so I guess yes on the towel "service". Free classes like body pump, boot camp, spin, etc... Do the cute guys at the front desk and hot trainers count as "perks"? Just one location, but it's a 5 minute walk from my house, so I don't need another location.
HighVoltageGu... Posts: 736	Jul 14, 2008 11:38 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? $32/month Is it subsidized by your employer? No...there is a private gym that is however (more exspensive) Does it include towel service? No Are there any other perks? Free classes, spinning, yoga, etc.. Does it include more than one location? Several Bay area locations
gymguy1 Posts: 838	Jul 14, 2008 11:44 PM GMT Quote The membership at my gym is $69 a month but I get a deal and pay $35 a month. We have free towel service and parking. I can take any class they have available for free as well. Im pretty sure I have access to the squash and raquet ball courts as well, I just dont participate in that.
eb925guy Posts: 759	Jul 14, 2008 11:52 PM GMT Quote badcowboy saidHow much is your gym membership? $99/yr Is it subsidized by your employer? No, none of it Does it include towel service? Nope, take my own Are there any other perks? Free water in the shower, steam, sauna, pool (all co-ed) Does it include more than one location? Yes, 24 Fitness, a lot of locations except where I want them!
DanBasil Posts: 43	Jul 14, 2008 11:54 PM GMT Quote The list price is $199.00/month, three training sessions (period), towel service, sauna, steam room, hot tub, pool (indoor and outdoor) and all classes. But I only pay $59.00 I find if you haggle gym memberships are very flexible. Ask about discounts price quote other fitness centers and be sure to seek a bargain.
Hidden/Deleted Member	Jul 15, 2008 12:50 AM GMT Quote I really lucked-out and only pay $23 per month at 24 Hr Fitness!!! No towel service although it does have a steam room, pool, tanning (pay per visit), classes, personal trainer (extra cost)... The equipment is realatively new and well maintained and not too busy if you go in the off-hours. The best part is that I have a multiple location membership - so I can use it at several clubs in the area.
bgcat57 Posts: 754	Jul 15, 2008 1:03 AM GMT Quote Mine is Planet Fitness. Multiple locations. Annual fee is $29.00, monthly is 19.95. No towel service or steam room. Limited classes. Mostly machines. Two free weight areas, approx 120 treadmills/elipticals/and bikes. Its 2 floors and covers about an acre of space. [the location near me] Free tanning, in the last year, I've only had to wait for a machine 2 times. Personal Trainers are extra and outside my budget at the moment.
joescorpio197... Posts: 817	Jul 15, 2008 1:32 AM GMT Quote I think I paid a $200 sign up fee, and my monthly is about $25 at Gold's. Classes, tanning, and trainers are extra. No towel service or steam room. The facility is huge, and there's a cardio-cinema room. I like it.
GQjock Posts: 2875	Jul 15, 2008 9:19 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? Don't ask Is it subsidized by your employer? Yeah..me Does it include towel service? Yes Are there any other perks? Loads...that's why I go there I go to A David Barton Gym Yeah...it is expensive but hey If I'm going to go to a gym I want to enjoy it http://davidbartongym.com/
london_nyc Posts: 282	Jul 15, 2008 9:25 PM GMT Quote How much is your gym membership? $85 per month plus $29 joining fee - New York Sports Clubs Is it subsidized by your employer? No, but my insurance refunds part of the cost. Does it include towel service? Yes. Are there any other perks? Discount card at CitySports. Air? Does it include more than one location? Yes, I can use any of the Sports Club locations at any time (NY, DC, Boston, Philadelphia).
Crimthann Posts: 680	Jul 15, 2008 9:41 PM GMT Quote GQjock saidHow much is your gym membership? Don't ask Is it subsidized by your employer? Yeah..me Does it include towel service? Yes Are there any other perks? Loads...that's why I go there I go to A David Barton Gym Yeah...it is expensive but hey If I'm going to go to a gym I want to enjoy it http://davidbartongym.com/ So for the David Barton Gym, does the perks for you include the sauna/shower activities?
GQjock Posts: 2875	Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM GMT Quote I doubt it... but I wouldn't like it even if I used the locker room The gym's in my building
kryptonic Posts: 363	Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM GMT Quote badcowboy saidHow much is your gym membership? Is it subsidized by your employer? Does it include towel service? Are there any other perks? Does it include more than one location? 1.) $35 a month 2.) No 3.) Some classes are free, others at $5 a session 4.) Yeah, Bally is all over the place
HURLEY Posts: 4	Jul 16, 2008 12:54 AM GMT Quote L.A. Fitness when I'm down south $37 a month, no real perks, no discounts. EFT monthly no contract. Anytime Fitness when I'm up north, $32 a month open 24/7 no perks, no discounts, EFT monthly plus contract for a year. _d
scarycemetery Posts: 13	Jul 19, 2008 2:22 AM GMT Quote i pay 30 bux a month for ballys and i regret ever signing a 3 year contract with them but theyve been shaping up, but they do have the worst personal trainers at the location i go to....and i also go to a private gym personal training included for 70 a session
skotjockmi Posts: 103	Jul 22, 2008 4:37 AM GMT Quote halltd said I also pay about $900-$1000 a month for personal training. HOLY CRAP! I'm having a hard time paying some bills... you could cut out a few of those PT sessions and send some cash my way... j/k But Good LORD! I hope you realize that you're very blessed. ME: Ballys: $23/month No hand towels. Some don't even provide soap in the showers which I think is ridiculous. LOTS of locations all over. This is the biggest perk for me as I get bored at the same local over and over, which is a big reason why a home gym is just out of the question. Another perk for me is that I get my fill of TV on the eliptical at the gym.
Blind2Limits Posts: 280	Jul 22, 2008 5:06 AM GMT Quote badcowboy said How much is your gym membership? - Discounted $77 per month. (Originally $120/month)- NYSC (New York Sports Clubs) Passport membership. Is it subsidized by your employer? - No Does it include towel service? - Yes Are there any other perks? - Yes: Included with membership: Discounted guest passes for your friends, Ability to Freeze your account at $15 per month, Access to any of the 160+ gym locations at any time in the mysportsclubs system (PSC, BSC, and WSC), Access to any Group excercise class at all times, pools, saunas/steamrooms, shampoo/lotion/bodysoap in every shower; For an extra fee: Personal Trainers, Specialized Group Training, Couples Personal Training sessions, Massage Service, Babysitting, and more. Does it include more than one location? - Yes, over 100 in NYC/Tristate area See www.mysportsclubs.com for more information ------- I am curious because the gym I was going to (Club One) priced itself out of my price range. Currently they want $95/month with no discount for a second person. My neighbor has the same gym and is paying $65/month. What is a good price for a gym membership? Personally, I believe if its for your health - it's worth it to be realistic but get the best you can get. Your health is priceless
Frank_AZ Posts: 91	Jul 22, 2008 5:16 AM GMT Quote My membership is at 24 Hour Fitness http://www.24hourfitness.com/ How much is your gym membership? Originally I paid was $699 for 3 years (or $19/mth); now it's $99 per year. Is it subsidized by your employer? Heck, no, those cheap bastards Does it include towel service? no, there's an extra charge Are there any other perks? jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, full sized pool, lots of classes Does it include more than one location? Yes, I can visit any club nationally, plus access to facilities at a reduced guest fee where they don't have locations
Atlazeia Posts: 558	Jul 22, 2008 5:35 AM GMT Quote $19.95/month No contract, I can cancel at any time Tons of cardio equipment and plenty of machines Locker room $20 a month? It's cheap and I'm getting buff. I'm happy with that.
KentuckyTuss Posts: 121	Jul 22, 2008 5:35 AM GMT Quote -How much is your gym membership? $35 a month. -Is it subsidized by your employer? Hell no. My employer doesn't even pay me. (literally. I make half minimum wage) -Does it include towel service? Towel service is an additional $5 a month. -Are there any other perks? They have trainers to answer questions, that can be hired. A free childcare service (I've yet to see one kid there.. no wonder it's free) There are free classes (first come, first serve) .. and a mini bar where you can get protein shakes/ smoothies (for $6-10 a pop) -Does it include more than one location? Just the one. They have open hours every day of the week, excluding holidays of course. But their hours are pretty reasonable, so no complaints there. I was spoiled when I started working out.. my University had an entire two story fitness center with a gigantic pool, and enormous jacuzzi, and all the equipment you could want. Member ship there was part of tuition.. but ended up being about $120 a month, I think.

JaseinOC Posts: 63	Jul 22, 2008 5:37 AM GMT Quote Free.... I work there part time to get it free. But, prior to teaching my spin class, I used to pay something like $99 a year for all Club access, then an additional $50 for all Sport access. I finally had to complain cause people taking my classes were paying less than me to get in and I was the one teaching... so they finally gave in and gave me the employee membership.

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