Gym membership cost cutting

loadedlaura

It seems AXA are offering a gym deal with JJB but not with LA fitness anymore, I spoke to them and this deal was a year ago. Just to let those out there know!

bekki0405_2

Have heard of a good deal on offer for David Lloyd gym membership. If you go to the NCT website (www.nct.co.uk ), you can print off a voucher and take it to David Lloyd to join for £35 per month off peak.
Not sure what hours this is, but sounds like a good deal to me. It is aimed a pregnant women, but their doesn't seem to be anything written which says this can't be used by anyone else.
I might give it as go!

funky_monkey_4

I have heard of ROKO health clubs (gyms), has anyone used one of their gyms and had any trouble with them?

I would be rather interested to see what others have to say about them.

Thanks

funky_monkey_4

I signed up to my local council run gym. worst mistake i ever made.

I was shown round the gym, had all the talk, was offered a free gift if i joined (i got 2 actually, weighing scales and a gym bag and water bottle).

After I signed up and started using the gym, thats when the problems started.

The staff in the gym were moody, never said hello to anyone and just glared at people. And worst of all the showers didnt run hot, they were always freezing cold:mad: . They had complaint after complaint, and it was never repaired, and men were coming into the ladys changing area to fix it and never did....what a nightmare.

In the end I gave up and went home to shower, but, there is nothing like having a hot shower after your workout.

i handed in my notice after 2 months, and they let me go.

Never ever again would I touch the council gym with a gympole!!

funky_monkey_4

karenw wrote: »

Another plus side to the PTL deal is that if i don't go to the gym i don't lose any money either

What does PTL deal mean?

funky_monkey_4

mmmmmmmmmm...hot water...........................!

kelsea_2

Has anyone any ideas how I can reduce my L A Fitness monthly payment. I have looked at the pru insurance scheme but as I am over 50 it actually costs me more than my membership. I use the facilities as much as I can on average 4 times per week but may have to cancel as I can't afford the fees. Shame as I am trying hard to keep healthy. Thanks.

funky_monkey_4

I started at my new gym today, its the opening day.
i pay 47.00 per month inclusive, no joining fee (would be 30.00), gym, classes, pool, jacuzzi, steam, dry steam room etc, very nice indeed. They have gone to the effort of adding little extras that my previous gyms didnt include like FREE SUN SHOWER USE (yes thats correct!!) PowerPlate, and unlimited free use of Molton Brown products from hand cream to hair conditioner. Free health checks. Staff are extreemly polite and courteous.

If you look at my previous posts about 70% of members left there and joined this one lol!!!!!

I think this is quite a good deal. Certainly beats cold showers.:rotfl:

LizD_2

ulster_exile wrote: »

Does anybody know of anywhere that lists the various membership fees and types for the main gym chains?

Surprisingly enough, the gyms themselves don't advertise their prices, and I'd prefer to do a bit of online research before having to go through the rigmarole of dealing with their sales people :rolleyes:

Also is there anywhere that specialises in no annual contracts?

For the ladies, no contract or joining fee:

http://www.lfw30.com/

There are other similar programmes such Curves and Women's Workout.

colmax

Hi all,

Just a warning if you have the LA fitness weekend membership through Grazia magazine. I have been going since last July (07) on a Friday and Sunday without any problems.

Suddenly I got a call last week asking why I went into the gym at 6:45pm on the previous Sunday. I said "because that's in my membership." The sales rep said that I wasn't allowed to go in to the gym after 4pm on Saturday or Sunday, and she said I had to provide written proof that my membership was from 5pm Friday till close on Sunday. Otherwise I would have to follow the restrictions on my account. I.e. 5pm till close on friday and open till 4pm Sat and Sun.

Fortunatly I have a copy of the voucher I was given last year which states the restrictions clearly "5pm Friday till Close Sunday" but if I didn't have that voucher they would have effectivly stolen 8 hours of gym time per week from me. Very Naughty!!!!