How much do you pay for your gym?

Here in my town in the UK my gym membership is £36 a month and that includes the gym, swimming and all classes, with no restrictions on times of use, there are cheaper memberships which don't include the classes or swimming and/or limited to off peak times. We have a brand new £26 million facility opening on Monday which has a 100 station gym, various fitness studios, badminton courts, an extensive program of classes with everything from Zumba to Spin, from Body Pump to Pilates a 50 metre pool, a 20 metre pool and a diving area with all the boards up to 10 metres. My membership means I can use this new facility as well as my usual one. It's the best £36 I spend each month. Other gyms in town are more like £50 - £60 per month, often with classes extra.

My gym is the best in NYC and one of the Top 10 training facilities in the world. The basic monthly membership runs $240/month and the initiation fee is $1000 after you APPLY to become a member.

Did I pay that? HELLLLLLLL NO, hahahaha. I work in the same complex and get the sweet sweet deal of $50/month.

I pay $160/mo for unlimited access, no sign up fee. But the gym is specialized and is trx and kettle bell only. Classes are 10 people max so it's almost personal training. I know this is a crazy amount to pay but I cut back on spending in other area to afford this (no cable, less eating out, less drinking, library books only, etc).

I did this because I am hooked on the training and look forward each workout. I didn't get that buzz from other places so for me, it's worth it. I've also lost 4" in 4 or 5 weeks.

Also- you may want to check with your insurance company. Some plans include free gym memberships. Ours does but it is only for adults and the included gym does not have child programs so we happily pay the Y so our kids can be fit as well!

This is a good point. Some employers also have deals with gyms, offering employees reduced rates. I get reduced rates at most local gyms (and 20% off my cell phone, fwiw) from my work.

$29.99 mo at LA Fitness

Planet Fitness (planetfitness.com), $10 per month for one location, $20 per month for all locations...no classes (if that's your thing). Free instruction on 30 minute circuit and free instruction on body specific parts, ie...30 lesson on back....legs, etc...

Overall, well worth it. Dumbbells limited to a max of 60-65lbs

Here in N. KY I go to Urban Active in Florence. The current rate is$40 mo. You have to sign up for a year but you can cancel any time you want with a 30-days notice. I used to be a member at Silverlake but it was much more, couldn't cancel contract, and I constantly had to fight for space in the pool with all the kids, it is a "family" place. UA in Florence has a pool for ppl just like me who need to walk or do resistence training in the water to help with joint issues. They offer water classes, Zumba, spinning, and many other classes as part of your membership. They also have a full locker room w/showers, sauna, hair blow dryers and such. I start each day in the dark/cool theater room watching what ever movie they have playing while I warm up on a bike. The place is huge and has a lot to offer. I do pay extra for tanning and a personal trainer. I love my trainer. He listens to me but still pushes me. I am in the obease category; have neck, back and knee issues and I want someone who will listen and adapt my training that is best for ME.

Due to my size, but slowly improving exercise ability, one thing that is priceless to me is they speak to me like a human. From the moment I walk in the door to scan my card, the customer service reps smile and speak to me. That starts my workout with a smile.

Now that I sound like an ad for UA, if anyone else uses or is looking into Florence, KY UA, let me know. I would love to have a MFP at the same place.

$50 at all women's gym with a bunch of stupid crap in it that I don't use. I don't recommend going to those. I regret it but still have 6 months on contract.

That's another thing, find one without a contract or you will regret it. I have both times I have done this but still for some reason stupid enough to sign up again.

My local YMCA is really nice, still around $50 but no contract. I am going there when this contract is done.

I agree avoid contracts!

We have a family membership to the YMCA. There was a joiner fee of $100 then it's $76 dollars a month. It is worth every penny. I get great use out of my gym!