Gym Prices.

[curly~sue]

Hello!

I was wondering if any of you lovely people could help me out please? I'm looking to start going to the gym and have been phoning around trying to get some prices. Do any of you happen to be members of Fitness First? I can't seem to get a straight answer out of them and I really am just looking for a ball park figure.

Failing that, does anyone else go to a gym (chain) that they would recommend as good for the money?

Many thanks in advacne, c~s.

[ICEMANSAV]

Don't know if you have maree leisure where you are but they are � 60-00 per month with squash, pool, gym, sauna, steam room and sunbeds, all access, no time constraints.

[Athley]

JJB are 26 quid off peak and 36 quid full. I have the off peak one 8.30am - 5pm weekdays and 8am - 8pm weekends. Full gym, all classes included, pool, 2 jacuzzis and steam room - good value I think.

[jababe]

I am a member of fitness first and for an off peak membership I pay �26 a month. You are better off going into your local f/f rather than phoning, and they will sort you out with a walkround then if you are interested will book an induction.

My local f/f in Poole is great as it has a large gym downstairs and if you want a bit more peace and quiet, a smaller gym upstairs. It also has a sauna, steam room, sanarium and stand up sunbeds.

I would highly reccomend this gym for anyone who tends to lose enthusiasm after a couple of weeks. I have been a member now for 3 months now and a love it.

[curly~sue]

Ooh, do you have a link please, Athley? That seems a good price!

[Athley]

http://www.jjbfitness.co.uk

[curly~sue]

Thanks, jababe. I was put through to my local Fitness First and the lady arranged for me to pop in tomorrow. I'm a bit worried that I'll get pushed into something, lol! I don't really have a clue about these things work. Are the membership prices set or can they do you 'discounts' at all? Thanks again.

[bounceagain]

Esporta is �72 a month access to everything expect the tennis courts. Its used to be �40-�50 a month, I dont know why they are more expensive now, nothing has changed. Definately the best gym Ive been to, I easily lose 3 hours in there.

[curly~sue]

Wow, that's definately more than I was looking to spend, bounceagain, but thank you anyway. Ah, that's a shame, there isn't one near me, Athley. That was a great price too! Thanks.

[Octavius]

I used to belong to my local David Lloyd which was silly money to join and belong to and I wouldn�t recommend that to anyone really. Value for money depends on how much you will use the facilities, what facilities they offer and whether you will be able to use them all within your membership at any time.

I now belong to my local leisure centre gym which is run by Banana something or other. I pay �56 a month for me and the wife to use the gym at anytime and pool (with sauna/jacuzzi) at restricted times. The downside is that at peak times it can get packed meaning you queue for things and that the adult swim times are a bit inconvenient and you do get local oiks occasionally. The upside is the price, the range of facilities, the service and friendly helpful staff, and the ability for my wife to join pilates, yoga, or any other of those classes for a reduced cost.

You should start by looking at the location and the facilities and what you would use and how often and see how much that equates to per visit. If you spend �60 per month and go there 3 times a week, that is �5 per visit. And if you are tied in to a 12 month contract and get bored and you end up going once a week that�s �15 a visit! Then you will see if you are getting value for money.

[tickledtrout]

I am a member of fitness first and pay �20 a month which is less than others pay cos I paid extra at joining but that price is only valid for membership at that club instead of all branches. It has only increased in price once in three years and that was by about 50p a month

[wonderwoman1]

Hiya curly-sue.... I am a member of Greens heath and fitness and they are 52 per month and you can go anytime. You get access to the full gym, swimming pools, jacuzzis, steam room, tropical room and all the classes and a gym instructor for your first month.

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[jababe]

When you go they will ask you what days you will be using the gym and what time and will sort out the best deal for you. If its not for you then just tell them. If it is then they tell you that you can start using the facilities straight away and will sort out your induction. Good luck for tomorrow.

[curly~sue]

Thanks, Octavius, I hadn't thought of it that way. I'm hoping to go at least three times per week for something like �40 a month, so that doesn't seem too bad. All the classes, etc. are included, so that's good. I think they also let you have a weeks free trial, so I'll try that first to see if I 'fit in', lol!

Thanks for your advice, jababe. I've talked my friend into maybe joining too if the price is right. I don't know if they'll maybe give me a discount on my joining fee for introducing a friend as well? Worth a try I suppose! Haha!

Thanks again everyone for your answers, c~s :-)

[sunflower68]

I'm such a tightwad curlysue, I go to the local council run gym (�26pm) and it is superb. It is extremely modern and has it's MTv plug-ins, a nice changing area and a good shower. All I need!

[curly~sue]

Thanks again for all your advice. I managed to get us a deal for �29 per month each. Thank you!