According to a recent survey, most people prefer local gyms instead of high cost chain gyms.
Most people are pleased with smaller gyms because these smaller gyms charge monthly fees between $35 to $65.
Tips to Save Money
- Don’t settle for big name gyms (Chain Gyms)
- Look for Community centers- YMCA, Jewish community centers and school gyms ranked higher than any national chain gyms.
- Negotiate Fee- being quoted various rates is common so don’t be surprised.
- Health Insurance Discount- See article about specific companies
- Employee Discounts
- Company provides a workout facility
This is the case with Williams, a natural gas/oil company. Accessing the gym is not free but employees receive a discount.
More Tips to Save Money
I agree with Consumer Reports, the cheapest choices are the following:
- Develop a home gym- See this article [here]
- Train outdoors- research suggests that hitting the outdoors offers an added advantage to your development when compared to indoor training.
- Walking or running cost nothing! No excuses people!
- Community faith based groups offer exercise programs
Need help finding a gym that may offer discounts?
Check out Global fit gym search: [here]
Resources
I found some other related resources that may prove helpful.
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I’ll definitely check out my local gym. Ususally the local gyms don’t have as much equipment to work out on but they are less packed with people so I guess I’ve got to weight the costs.
Your right, that is the case often enough, but who knows you might find a great deal unknown among most people. We often settle for what seems to be our only option. Let me know what you find!
I just finished setting up a home gym fro my bro-in-law. We took a 5 ft. by 8 ft. space and by installing 3 ballet barre style railings on the 5 ft. wall, we now have created a Jump-Stretch band multi gym.
I blogged about this type of home gym here – http://healthhabits.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/an-affordable-home-gym/
p.s your blog is a nice blend of zen habits & community fitness blog
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Thanks for sharing your post. Yeah, I have a workout mat, free weights, and the perfect push-up. I’ve also designed some home workout programs. It’s a great feeling, not being dependent upon the gym. If I can’t get into the gym, it’s fine because I have other ways to get the workout I need ( home gym).
A home gym is the best investment in the long run. Just make sure you buy the most modern equipment. You will never use a ten year old treadmill regardless of how cheap it was.
I agree, thanks for the advice!