How much do you pay a month for fitness?

micheleb15
micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I currently pay about $40 a month for my gym membership at Gold's. I am thinking about cancelling it and moving to a group/personal training only facility. The only thing I do at the gym is spin classes and weights. I want to move to heavy lifting and know I need to either get a personal trainer at Golds or go to this new weight training facility which is about $200 a month. Personal training at Gold's is about $80-90 a session so I think the new facility is the way to go. I feel like I have a hard time going to the gym since I can run outside and have up to 50lb dumbbells at home.

I mentioned this to a friend and they thought I was insane to pay those prices. It doesn't seem that crazy since this is what I would rather do than go out drinking or out to eat all of the time.

So, now I am interested. What do you pay monthly for health/fitness? Gym, personal training, nutrition coaching, etc.
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  • waldo56
    waldo56 Posts: 1,861 Member
    $0.00

    I've got my body, a pullup bar, a few moderate sized dumbbells, and some running shoes. Everything I need.
  • HannahJDiaz25
    HannahJDiaz25 Posts: 329 Member
    I pay 75 a month for my "boot camp" classes. Yoga, biking and running are all free stuff I do at home :smile:
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    My gym is 50 a month. I do weights and classes. TRX being an absolute favorite of mine. Then on weekends I hike, which is free unless you count gas and occasionally having to pay to park in a state park.

    I couldn't afford to spend that much a month, but if you can and you think your getting your $ worth, then go for it.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    $0. I do all my exercise at home or outside.
  • jpavlik12
    jpavlik12 Posts: 1
    I joined Planet Fitness in January. I started with the basic membership ($10/mo) - they don't offer classes but I'm motivated enough to do it on my own. I upgraded to the Black Card which gets me so much more stuff! I recommend checking them out if you don't need anyone to push you!
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I wouldn't be able to pay that much. Get New Rules of Lifting for Women and use that as your trainer - every move is explained in words and pictures and the book is less than $20. It has 6 full months of workout routines and I just started Stage 3 and love it (have lost lots of inches in the first two stages and no need for a personal trainer).

    I pay $25 a month for my gym, which has two squat racks, lots of free weights and dumbbells, and everything I need for NROFLW workouts.
  • Disneynut
    Disneynut Posts: 69 Member
    I pay £27 (around $35) per month for my gym membership, and for me it is money well spent.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    $0

    I have some weights, a few workout DVDs (and there are TONS on YouTube), an elliptical, treadmill and stationary bike. When it's nice out I go for a run outside. When it's not so nice out, I use my at home gym.

    If I didn't have the things I have at home to workout I would get a great pair of running shoes for outside workouts. I personally would spend the money on fitness equipment for at home instead of a gym membership.
  • JustineDianaD
    JustineDianaD Posts: 51 Member
    I pay $50/week for 2 PT sessions.
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    $100/month for unlimited classes

    Pretty pricey, but I really need to be pushed, and I can text/email my trainer all the time. They also look at my food diaries and help me make changes. I think it's worth it.
  • bgtoepfer
    bgtoepfer Posts: 23
    My employer picks up half my gym membership as part of a wellness campaign. I pay $27 each month for 24 hour fitness.
  • xampx
    xampx Posts: 323 Member
    £18 for gym membership, which currently converts to $28US and about the same on protein.

    Plus, since I started this weight loss shizz, I eat more, and I eat better, and that costs a bit more than before, when I dont actually remember what I used to eat!
  • gabijadc
    gabijadc Posts: 90 Member
    Nothing. Working out home is what I do and what fits me - I'm a student, so my budget is limited anyway
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    I wouldn't be able to pay that much. Get New Rules of Lifting for Women and use that as your trainer - every move is explained in words and pictures and the book is less than $20. It has 6 full months of workout routines and I just started Stage 3 and love it (have lost lots of inches in the first two stages and no need for a personal trainer).

    I pay $25 a month for my gym, which has two squat racks, lots of free weights and dumbbells, and everything I need for NROFLW workouts.


    I have read the book, but I have no way of checking form or even knowing if it's right or not.
  • clareyoung80
    clareyoung80 Posts: 177 Member
    Unless you count one-off payments for exercise DVDs, then £0. Can't afford to pay for the gym right now, so I'm doing all I can at home!
  • DivaMoe40
    DivaMoe40 Posts: 159 Member
    I pay $60/month to be a member of American Family Fitness. I take a lot of the Les Mills' classes that they offer on a weekly basis and I also workout on my own utililizing almost all of the fitness machines. It may sound expensive, but it's worth it to me because I need structure and guidance, otherwise I wouldn't benefit from my membership.
  • fattyfoodie
    fattyfoodie Posts: 232 Member
    I pay $98/month for unlimited yoga and $100/month for CrossFit. Worth every penny.
  • tammihart
    tammihart Posts: 953 Member
    I pay between $30 and $50 a month. The only workouts I pay for are my zumba classes. The rest is running, walking and home workouts
  • BOOMaggedon
    BOOMaggedon Posts: 244 Member
    $35 a month for the gym. If I broke it down with shoes, running socks, 5k fees, etc it would be a lot more than that.
  • lcvaughn520
    lcvaughn520 Posts: 219 Member
    I pay about $50, which I think is pretty good considering how much I love my gym! If you can afford to pay $200 a month and you think it's worth it, then just do it! I'm sure some people won't understand, but everyone has their thing. I spend way too much on workout clothes (I'm a Lululemon addict!), some people think it's crazy, but then they go out and spend a ton on something else that makes them happy. I agree that at least for when you first start lifting, it's nice to have someone check your form to make sure you don't get injured.
  • missybct
    missybct Posts: 321 Member
    £16.99 - it's a basic gym in the sense that there is no sauna, spa or swimming pool or add ons. It's basically just the equipment, but it's proper stuff. PT's all over the place, you can pay to have sessions which cost anything from £20-£50 depending on qualifications. No peak times, 24/7 gym. They do classes but you pay individually. I really like it!
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    im happy to see mine isnt the highest. i pay $41 with all taxes included.

    unlimited classes are included!
  • sac4fd
    sac4fd Posts: 41 Member
    $87/month for my gym membership. Worth that and more to me!
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    I pay a little under $32 / month for my Golds membership.
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    About $25 for all my Zumba classes. The rest I do from home.
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    $40ish... gives me access to all community facilitie - pools/gyms etc. well worth it in my opinion.
  • fitbum19
    fitbum19 Posts: 198 Member
    buy a good weight program, like "Body Beast". you buy it once.....and its yours do work it at home
  • drefaw
    drefaw Posts: 739
    I pay nothing, it is included in my benefit package at VW.... They built us an entire staffed fitness center ..... WOO - HOO !!!!!

    I have 24/7 access to it ....
  • JScar1964
    JScar1964 Posts: 28 Member
    Have turned garage into gym
  • skinnylynnie74
    skinnylynnie74 Posts: 154 Member
    Much less than it has cost me to be unhealthy...

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