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Do you think expensive gyms are worth the money?

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Junaluma · 20/01/2025 12:54

I have been going to the gym on-and-off for over a decade and what has really helped me stick to it I think is going to an expensive gym.

I used to go to PureGym when I was a teenager and thought as I’m paying for it, I will go and while it started off well, I eventually stopped going as it wasn’t much money and there wasn’t a fixed contract so I could just cancel whenever I wanted.

I now go to a more premium gym where I am fixed into a contract and I go 4-5 times a week and have been going to the gym for nearly a year without quitting. I actually look forward to classes now and exercises as it’s a lovely place to workout and you have a pool to use which is great as I love to swim.

What is everyone else’s thoughts? Has this made a difference to you?

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ThatAgileCoralBird · 20/01/2025 13:26

No not with the numerous online classes I can attend at my convenience at home.

I was a member for years of the expensive, fanciest gym in my area but it got too busy after Covid when smaller gyms closed and classes were also at times which did not suit me. No longer battling to get a car park space, book my spot in a class or patiently waiting my turn for equipment.

LittleRedRidingHoody · 20/01/2025 13:04

Absolutely yes. I had a Virgin Gym membership when I worked in the city and it made me actually turn up for classes! Now I'm WFH and run outside (sob) because there are only cheap gyms nearby and they all (in my opinion - I've visited them all) suck 😬

If I ever work in London again I may well get a Third Space membership. The difference good exercise classes make to my mental health are quite honestly life changing.