[TiAg335i]

Originally Posted by coldasicex5

+1, my friends try to get me to go to a gym that is liek $15 a month, but the dumbells don't go higher than 100 and that's a NO no.. my gym they go up to 150, which I am able to use and I pay $25 a month.

gym isnt the fanciest place, but it has everything i need. they just need to stop playing Top 20 hits every fn day and play some ral music

+1

my gym keeps playing the same shit on BPM (Sirius Radio) every single day to appease the juiceheads..only so much axwell and house music u can listen to...it does get u pumped up tho....

[just4kickz]

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

And the #1 reason to avoid the gym: Because you're a phaggot.

but hey, if that keeps the retards out of my gym and out of my squat rack, then i'm all for it

agreed.

to add to what OP has posted. 75% drop out rate in the first 8 weeks of the year, additional 50% drop out rate in 6 months. gyms bank on this and know that many people sign up and drop out yet stay pay the fees because of the contract. these #s just amaze me... but hey if you cant handle it... and drop out... moar room at the gym for mee!

as much as i love the gym, i advocate physical activity as a whole and not just lifting weights/cardio at the gym. whatever your passion is... cycling, running, walking, gardening, etc... do it. the benefits of physical activity are numerous and the effects are both immediate and long term.

[ianbiz]

sounds like the person who wrote it was a fatty.

[bmwmthree]

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Gyms by me vary. There are $10 a month and $20 a month places, but they're usually shitholes. Then theres the normal chain gym thats pretty decent for about $40 a month. Then theres the "high end" spots for $60-120 a month.

As far as I know, the high end "sports clubs" around me vary from $300-$600 a month. *facepalm*

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

agreed.

to add to what OP has posted. 75% drop out rate in the first 8 weeks of the year, additional 50% drop out rate in 6 months. gyms bank on this and know that many people sign up and drop out yet stay pay the fees because of the contract. these #s just amaze me... but hey if you cant handle it... and drop out... moar room at the gym for mee!

Trust me, we try to retain members. We don't want dropouts. Gyms make bank off of a strong reputation which leads to referrals. PT is our biggest money maker.

We're not really banking on anything when it comes to dropouts. It just means we have to call them up, ask them why they decided to cancel, and see if they want to come back (only one out of every hundred will end up re-joining). We even typically offer former member deals that waive any enrollment/processing fees so it's like they're just paying their monthly rates again.

I work at a gym where the rates go from 35-65 a month.

[.:bHd:.]

Originally Posted by E92Snake

I lifted at one for about 4 days, only because i have a friend who is a personal trainer who was able to get me a year membership for free.
Really nice gyms, especially the newer ones... but I was approached by an employee while I was doing deads who told me that I was not allowed to grunt or make noises. Last time I went there for weights. I do use the cardio machines there from time to time though

you shoulda looked at him dead in the face and said "not now chief, I'm in the fuckin zone"

[.:bHd:.]

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

Negative.


My cousin pays 150$ a month not including initial pay. Retarded? I kno.

150 a month for a gym membership? that shit better come with a suck and fuck after your workout

[SchlauCow]

Originally Posted by ianbiz

sounds like the person who wrote it was a fatty.

This guy.

[just4kickz]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Trust me, we try to retain members. We don't want dropouts. Gyms make bank off of a strong reputation which leads to referrals. PT is our biggest money maker.

We're not really banking on anything when it comes to dropouts. It just means we have to call them up, ask them why they decided to cancel, and see if they want to come back (only one out of every hundred will end up re-joining). We even typically offer former member deals that waive any enrollment/processing fees so it's like they're just paying their monthly rates again.

I work at a gym where the rates go from 35-65 a month.

what gym to work at? if this isnt a public corp, then perhaps your interests for public health and wellness are more genuine. when it comes to the 24 hour fitness type model, this is how they make money... new year resolutions, year long gym contracts... and what not.

[JayKay335i]

Originally Posted by bmwmthree

As far as I know, the high end "sports clubs" around me vary from $300-$600 a month. *facepalm*

The $150 is just a smaller gym with a pretty good trainer/customer ratio and theres always somebody there to help you. Teach you shit.

We've got some local ones that are who knows how much that no matter when you go in its 1:1 personal trainer. Fuck thats hit.

Give me some headphones and barbells and I'm good. I prefer iron gyms.

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by E92Snake

I lifted at one for about 4 days, only because i have a friend who is a personal trainer who was able to get me a year membership for free.
Really nice gyms, especially the newer ones... but I was approached by an employee while I was doing deads who told me that I was not allowed to grunt or make noises. Last time I went there for weights. I do use the cardio machines there from time to time though

Planet Fitness?

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

what gym to work at? if this isnt a public corp, then perhaps your interests for public health and wellness are more genuine. when it comes to the 24 hour fitness type model, this is how they make money... new year resolutions, year long gym contracts... and what not.

Lifestyles. It's corporate. 56 clubs. Not to sound like a drone for the company but we really did build our reputation on genuine care about our members (and started the month-to-month contract deal).

[DougLikesBMW]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Lifestyles. It's corporate. 56 clubs. Not to sound like a drone for the company but we really did build our reputation on genuine care about our members (and started the month-to-month contract deal).

[persian54]

I pay $40/year for LA Fitness

I can go to any of them nationwide

Woot for being a member for over a decade

[TiAg335i]

la fitness SUCKS...at least the one in my neck of the woods...the place is a friggin mess and there are no weights when you need them...

i think i pay $300/year for my membership at a local gym and i am extremely happy with the place.

[Garduna]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

150 a month for a gym membership? that shit better come with a suck and fuck after your workout

ya no kidding!

[persian54]

Originally Posted by TiAg335i

la fitness SUCKS...at least the one in my neck of the woods...the place is a friggin mess and there are no weights when you need them...

i think i pay $300/year for my membership at a local gym and i am extremely happy with the place.

It depends really

The one closet to my house is a POS (5 min away)

but one about 15 min away is nice

Weights, good equipment

The one that's 30 min is bomb

But... since nowadays I barely go... the 5 min away one is more than enough

[E92Snake]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

you shoulda looked at him dead in the face and said "not now chief, I'm in the fuckin zone"

"this is my new fuckin' haircut, I'm getting laid tonight...my boys they coming out tonight, got the same haircut...they're getting fuckin laid tonight"

[E92Snake]

Originally Posted by TK-421

Planet Fitness?

No, my bad actually I meant Lifetime fitness. Its a nice gym, just dont really like the atmosphere... there a little family owned gym right around the corner from my house that gave me a free membership since i only use it usually on fri/sat.
It's smaller, but has more wights that yoga rooms if you know what I mean.

[Turbo>NA]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

150 a month for a gym membership? that shit better come with a suck and fuck after your workout

Tell me about it. they actually give massages, breafast, etc

Originally Posted by persian54

I pay $40/year for LA Fitness

I can go to any of them nationwide

Woot for being a member for over a decade

I pay less, but I never checked if I can go elsewhere

[The_DDub]

Originally Posted by TK-421

Planet Fitness?

LMAO cuz I go to a PF and they have that crap there.

[DougLikesBMW]

Originally Posted by The_DDub

LMAO cuz I go to a PF and they have that crap there.

oh lawds you go to PF?

you couldnt pay me to go there