Jobs that pay for gym memberships

tjohnson29

I was recently thing of preventive maintances and how certain medical insurance are now not covering smokers in terms of cancer and ect. They are even increasing their premiums. Checkup and mammograms are covered under preventive maintain. I'm thinling maybe even gym memberships should be covered as well. Just recently applied for a job and was told my gym membership with Planet fitness would be free. What's your thoughts?

Sp1tfire

heavens I want a job that'll pay for that.

SummerSkier

I have heard that some insurance is covering gym memberships. Mine doesn't. We just had our open enrollment briefing today. Premiums are staying the same this year. But deductibles and out of pocket max are going up. Always something. TINSTAAFL. We also have a little annual health thing our work does and then the company matches some of our HSA$$$. This year they have a new program which is health incentives qtrly to get more company match. I certainly would not mind that but am waiting to see what exactly the programs are. Hopefully not too annoying. Maybe one would be a gym membership.. (not likely)

NorthCascades

My job pays half my membership dues as a benefit. I go at lunch.

JustRobby1

My employer (ad agency) pays for my gym membership.

CSARdiver

My firm (pharma development) gives an annual grant for fitness related activities and will reimburse gym expenses, shoes, gear, etc. We also have a wellness program as an additional incentive which can potentially lower insurance in addition to other tangible perks.

Need2Exerc1se

My company will pay for a portion of a gym membership. I doubt I'd take advantage even if it was free though. I live too far from any gym to make it worth the trip even if it was free.

Demed70

I'm lucky, the company I work for has full functional gym available to all their employees. We have a full gym with fitness classes available to us (Cross training, Bootcamp, Indoor Cycling, and Yoga). Its a nice perk. We get meals as well. Happy employees = Productive employees.

PWRLFTR1

We get a corporate discount at several gyms, though my gym does not participate.

cargotrailer

My employer reimburses up to $250 annually for memberships, personal exercise equipment, bikes, etc.

Lift_Run_Eat

I pay $25 to my insurance company and they have a membership program with gyms nationwide. I can belong to multiple gyms in my area for the 1 price.

Previous employers I have been with either paid for all or half my membership.

Keladelphia

My company will reimburse a portion of gym expenses with documentation showing a certain number of visits. They also put small gyms in each of our buildings with basic cardio and weightlifting equipment which can be used for an annual fee of $20 (also reimbursed if you go a certain number of times).

mkeonem

My company just added health insurance (very small company that's grown exponentially in the last year) and one of the benefits is sponsoring activities for employees. Our boss is going to sponsor races and such to encourage health and fitness. Our first one is a 5k on Oct 28th.

T1DCarnivoreRunner

Mine pays for 50% of a gym membership, up to $50 per year... so not 50% of membership unless I could find a gym that is only $100 per year.

Tacklewasher

midwesterner85 wrote: »

Mine pays for 50% of a gym membership, up to $50 per year... so not 50% of membership unless I could find a gym that is only $100 per year.

That's funny.

jaimydude

Mine gives me $350 to spend on anything I want that is fitness related. That could mean equipment for home use or memberships. It is a fantastic perk to include.

cwolfman13

My company doesn't pay for gym memberships, but the health insurance we have will pick up gym memberships, but only certain gyms and there's a ceiling (can't remember the amount)...which are all big corporate places so it's a no go for me...I don't mind picking up my own tab for the gym I want to go to though...

My work does provide for "exercise contracts" whereby anyone can sign the contract and they get 30 minutes of time 4x per week to go do some exercise. A lot of people tack that onto their lunch breaks so they get 30+ their 60 minute lunch break. Most will go exercise for 60 minutes and then take 30 for cleanup and lunch.

T1DCarnivoreRunner

Tacklewasher wrote: »

midwesterner85 wrote: »

Mine pays for 50% of a gym membership, up to $50 per year... so not 50% of membership unless I could find a gym that is only $100 per year.

That's funny.

Yes, I know... the cap should be higher, but I can't complain much because some employers pay nothing.

ritzvin

BCBS did a $250 'wellness card' ~3 years ago (expires in December) - valid at selected vendors (including most gyms, and some health food/vitamin/exercise equipment vendors). Used it mainly on protein powder, some equipment like fractional plates, etc for the gym, and 1 or 2 race entry fees.

jgnatca

I worked for a construction company that paid for 100% physio. That was wonderful.

My Son-in-Law worked for a food refrigeration warehouse and it paid for gym membership. It was heavy, physical work so it made total sense.

sgt1372

Medicare Advantage pays for mine.

NorthCascades

jaimydude wrote: »

Mine gives me $350 to spend on anything I want that is fitness related. That could mean equipment for home use or memberships. It is a fantastic perk to include.

That's really great! My job only pays for gym memberships. $350 a year would pay for most of the annual wear on a bike. Stuff like chains and tires.

Trex5009

Demed70 wrote: »

I'm lucky, the company I work for has full functional gym available to all their employees. We have a full gym with fitness classes available to us (Cross training, Bootcamp, Indoor Cycling, and Yoga). Its a nice perk. We get meals as well. Happy employees = Productive employees.

What company would that be

ladyhusker39

jaimydude wrote: »

Mine gives me $350 to spend on anything I want that is fitness related. That could mean equipment for home use or memberships. It is a fantastic perk to include.

I'm self employed which I absolutely love, but if I worked for a company I would want this option because of the added flexibility. A gym isn't the only way to get exercise and having a gym membership does nothing to ensure anyone will actually use it. Ideally, I would prefer to get the extra money in my paycheck to use as I see fit because that's the most flexible idea of all. That's probably part of the reason I love being self employed come to think of it.

ritzvin

ladyhusker39 wrote: »

jaimydude wrote: »

Mine gives me $350 to spend on anything I want that is fitness related. That could mean equipment for home use or memberships. It is a fantastic perk to include.

I'm self employed which I absolutely love, but if I worked for a company I would want this option because of the added flexibility. A gym isn't the only way to get exercise and having a gym membership does nothing to ensure anyone will actually use it. Ideally, I would prefer to get the extra money in my paycheck to use as I see fit because that's the most flexible idea of all. That's probably part of the reason I love being self employed come to think of it.

True.
I'm lucky in that there are 3 gyms around the corner from my workplace. And being in an upper apartment means I'm not about to put together a home gym (also a large amount of equipment in the gym, rather than a single barbell, means I can superset a bunch of stuff to get done a lot quicker in the non-busy hours, which happily currently includes the hour before I start work) - definitely not as convenient for everyone as it is for me.

Packerjohn

rhenry2424 wrote: »

I pay $25 to my insurance company and they have a membership program with gyms nationwide. I can belong to multiple gyms in my area for the 1 price.

Previous employers I have been with either paid for all or half my membership.

We had that until my employer basically priced Blue Cross out of reasonableness as an insurance option. At one time, CEO said we pay people enough, don't need to pay their gym memberships.

Yep, engagement is high.

SuzySunshine99

My health insurance company offers a discounted rate at specific gyms ($25 per month), and my employer reimburses up to $25 per month for gym membership, so for me it's free.

We also have a gym at my workplace, which all employees can use free of charge, including a personal trainer and classes. So, pretty nice benefits.

TimothyFish

Considering that exercise does more to keep people healthy than weight loss, it makes since for health insurance to reduce premiums for companies with fitness related wellness programs and for companies to pay for gym memberships or to provide a gym on site. Employees with fewer sick days translates into a significant cost savings for the company.

Machka9

My job provides a discount at a couple different gyms.

However, I used another one because I get a bigger discount as a student.

Packerjohn

TimothyFish wrote: »

Considering that exercise does more to keep people healthy than weight loss, it makes since for health insurance to reduce premiums for companies with fitness related wellness programs and for companies to pay for gym memberships or to provide a gym on site. Employees with fewer sick days translates into a significant cost savings for the company.

I agree exercise is very important, but weight loss is more likely a bigger impact on health for most people. Don't really think having an on-site gym, paid gym memberships or wellness programs should be a reason for reduced premiums. Should be a performance oriented goal. Just because those things are available doesn't mean they are used.

I had a job at one time where the company paid a portion of gym memberships if you showed you went to the gym 8 times a month. They dropped it after a year or 2 when their survey results showed the offer of paid memberships just subsided memberships for people already using the gym, it didn't drive additional attendance.

readgal89

My insurance will pay you back up to $150 at the end of the year. You have to get a statement showing how much you have spent on the gym membership and fill out the paper work. The gym is not free upfront.