Unless I search and do a major necropost, the general topic of how to shop for a gym membership hasn't been covered recently.
I went gym shopping today. I visited the 5 places closest to me and went through all the spiels. The market seems very competitive; I can remember when gym memberships were very expensive. Now, the memberships are fairly affordable but they really want to sell personal training services.
I've decided against 3 of the contenders. All were local, non-franchise places with either insufficient equipment, high prices, or personnel who did not inspire confidence. I'm down to 24 Hour Fitness or Anytime Fitness.
My personal requirements will figure into this decision, of course, but I'm initially interested in knowing if anyone has memberships at either of these chains. If so, what are your impressions? What pros and cons reveal themselves only after you've signed on the dotted line?
TIA for any insight.
I went gym shopping today. I visited the 5 places closest to me and went through all the spiels. The market seems very competitive; I can remember when gym memberships were very expensive. Now, the memberships are fairly affordable but they really want to sell personal training services.
I've decided against 3 of the contenders. All were local, non-franchise places with either insufficient equipment, high prices, or personnel who did not inspire confidence. I'm down to 24 Hour Fitness or Anytime Fitness.
My personal requirements will figure into this decision, of course, but I'm initially interested in knowing if anyone has memberships at either of these chains. If so, what are your impressions? What pros and cons reveal themselves only after you've signed on the dotted line?
TIA for any insight.