Lifetime Fitness... too expensive

Find a cheaper gym! Sure, it might not have classes, a pool, or even showers, but the basics are workout equipment for cardio and weights and if it has those, you're set. Also, regularly check those coupon packets that show up in the mail, I got my membership for less than $8 a month that way.

Or buy a few pieces of equipment used and workout at home if you have room.

I worked there for six years in customer service. There is no way to lower the monthly rates, the system blocks out from changing the rates to different levels (you sign up at a level and once you are there you can't fix it to an older level. And the lowest priced level is the lowest anything could possibly go). You can talk to MS (member services) and a lot of times if you're concerned about price they can offer you other incentives.

I am a member there now that I don't work there. I do pay slightly less because of how long I've had an active membership, but I'm still paying around $60 a month for just me. I could go somewhere cheaper, but I find that I enjoy being a member and that since I can afford it I'll stay.

I work out at home. The monthly rate is very reasonable.

LA Fitness. $20/month if you pre-pay for 3 years. So you have to pay $750~, but they let me pay over 90 days. So three hits of $250 and BAM done for three years.

My question would be; What at lifetime do you use to make it worth that much? I'm guessing there are 24hr facilities all over that would give you everything you're looking for at a fraction of the price.

I'm with the others - find another gym. I belong to a BASIC gym (no classes, no pool, really just free weights and machines.) I pay $31/mo (paid up front for one year).

I work out at home. The monthly rate is very reasonable.

^ This :bigsmile:

Yes, working out a home is FREE but, variety is the spice of life. I'm sure mainly people who do their thing at home plateau and/or don't stay motivated. There's many gym options to fit everyone's needs and desire price points close to home all over unless you live in a small town or secluded area. Honestly, you get what you pay for at Life Time Fitness which has practically every amenity a gym, pool, and spa goer would desire. I'm not wealthy at all but, I love to spend an hour or two a day working out in a place where I'm happy and comfortable. The facilities are beautiful from the locker rooms to the yoga rooms. During the summer, if I didn't have the time or means to go take a real vacation I wouldn't be upset because the outdoor pool atmosphere at LTF felt like I was at a five star resort. I took advantage of every aspect this amazing concept has to offer (nutrition classes, the pool, cafe, fitness classes, occasional parties for members, etc) aside from the child care because I don't have any kids. Plus, the LTF concept upholds their standards of being a "healthy way of life company" which in part means keeping the facility clean and well maintained facilities for members to enjoy. The staff they employ are all excellent especially the knowledgable, friendly personal trainers and group fitness instructors. Also, LTF is open 24/7/365 (just closing partially on Xmas and Thanksgiving) conveience comes at a price with utilities and staffing costing quite a bit of money. I was a member of LTF on and off (mostly on) since 2000. I loved when they implented LT Bucks which you earn for various reason and could use to buy products and services at the gym from camel backs to a hair cut. I experimented with cheaper gyms since I was "spoiled" by LTF; I was a member of other concepts after moving to areas with out LTF facilities nearby. I would often be disenchanted by over-crowding, rushing to get work out in before they close at 6PM on a Sunday, obsolete equipment, no towels...Bally's was by far the worst gym on the planet. LA Fitness is real basic, nothing special. WSC/NYSC are over priced for few amenities. Gold's Gym is for quintessential "meat heads" who basically like to lift and flex in the mirrors. Planet Fitness is cramped but, cheap and good for people who like cardio machines and nautilus-type equipment. I did physical therapy inside a Sport and Health and thought the set-up and amenities were reminiscent of a school gym or local Rec Center with a pool. I've never been to Equinox so I can't comment but, I heard it was fancy. American Family Fitness, an independent chain surrounding Richmond, VA is a distant 2nd place to LTF. AMFit was a great club; dues were only $64 for my husband and I (half our LTF couple membership) however we signed up under false pretenses thinking it was 24/7 and they close Friday and Saturday nights. Also, they closed or closed early on virtually every greeting card holiday. AmFit unlike LTF has hidden fees such as a $100 cancelation fee if you cancel prior to the end of your term and charged an extra yearly maintenance fee which we were not informed of. I liked how AMFit has tanning beds for a cheap prices for sessions which is something LTF did away with 10 years ago. Luckily, my husband and I are about to relocate to a city with a LTF and I will reactive our frozen membership.

We pay 25$ each for LA fitness. We don't go as much there as I just work out in the apartment gym most days, but it's great for classes and the pool.