For those of you that go to Golds Gym

[Rickster]

My membership ran out last week so what do you guys think is a fair price for 1 year. they were pushing me to do like $525 dollars or so for a year based on a month to month. what do you guys think?

[CubanChick]

My gym used to be Golds.. Now its Signature Fitness.. I have a corporate rate, but I think $525 sounds about right... If you make monthly payments, they usually bump up the price!! Good luck

[ktinspired]

I go to golds......I pay 42 a month on a month to month basis...no contract.
equals $504 for the year.
I think you have some negotiating to do!

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Rickster

My membership ran out last week so what do you guys think is a fair price for 1 year. they were pushing me to do like $525 dollars or so for a year based on a month to month. what do you guys think?

Anything more than $350 for a year is too much in my eyes.
Makes me thankful my set up is at home

[Rickster]

my brother was telling they don't really have any fixed policy as far as how much you have to pay...they just want commission $$$$$$

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Rickster

my brother was telling they don't really have any fixed policy as far as how much you have to pay...they just want commission $$$$$$

You got it!

There is a set amount, a base figure that Golds requires, but everything over that is commission for the employee's pocket book. Just like when you buy a car, same deal

Go in there, negotiate, be demanding but very respectful at the same time.
If the employee cant do what you need, ask for his manager. If you still
have trouble after speaking to the manager, contact the district manager or corporate office and see what you can do. Put yourself through a little work, who knows might pay off and save you money in the end.

[gymNut]

Does the gyn owner work there ? I'm at a Gold's gym where they give a discount if you pay for the year in advance. I pay 199 a year, which is a bargain, but I started going there about 9 years ago, and they keep me at the same rate because I renew every year.

[Rickster]

the discount thier is if you commit for the year....i'm not sure if the gym owner works thier its mostly just a bunch of young guys like 25'ish and under and a few ladies here and their so i woudn't know. why do you ask if the gym owner works their?

[narcsarge]

I pay $420.00 for a local gym. That is per year and a corporate discount rate. I really think your choice is whether you want to be in a "brand named" gym or a gym that is less expensive and maybe more of a "fitness club". The choice is a personal one.

[mitchcumstein]

Im gonna join a local gym called go workout and its very equal to golds. My wife and i can join for $50 a month for both of us so id say $43 is a little steep for a single. Go in there and beat em up on the price.

[gymNut]

Rickster: The gym owner is more likely to cut you a deal than the people who just work there. The Gold's I belong to is run by the owner and his brother, plus a handful of other folks who just work there. I talk to the owner or his brother when I want to get a relative or friend signed up. He gives the same price to anyone living under the same roof as me, but nowadays that's only me and my wife and the mother-in-law who lives in our garage apartment. But a few years back my kids worked out with me, and they got the same price as me.

[Rickster]

I see gymnut

pay $420.00 for a local gym. That is per year and a corporate discount rate. I really think your choice is whether you want to be in a "brand named" gym or a gym that is less expensive and maybe more of a "fitness club". The choice is a personal one.

What other gyms are out their? the only ones i know around my area is Golds, Lifetime, & washington sports club....oh and theirs a World Gym fairly close to.....anyone can vouch for this gym?

[warri0r87]

Originally Posted by narcsarge

I pay $420.00 for a local gym. That is per year and a corporate discount rate. I really think your choice is whether you want to be in a "brand named" gym or a gym that is less expensive and maybe more of a "fitness club". The choice is a personal one.

narc is right, depends whether u want a 'brand name' gym or not. and of course, your bartering skills . not every1 has 'em.

[CubanChick]

Golds is a big name and I usually prefer big name Gyms because they are gonna have top line equipment, nutrition bar, clothing, tanning, massage, chiropractic, you name it.. they have it, but it will cost you..

Good luck with whatever you choice you make, but make sure in the end it will help you meet your ultimate goal!!!

Hasta la pasta love!!!

[Hitman]

24 fitness, $13 a month, been a member for 6 yrs now. and thats an all club membersgip too by the way. I can go to any 24 fitness and work out. theres a local gym here in Vegas called LVAC and ladies get to join for free so I might consider goin there in a minute

[Rickster]

none in my state

[Vengeance]

I don't pay anything....

[man_i_dono]

free school gym is awesome.. haha.. wen i'm at home, i use my home set.. 500 bucks a year is way too much.. haha.. 500 bucks could buy you a decent bench/squat station, and some good weights.. thats pretty much all you need really. I mean if you're gonna spend 500 a year.. you better get huge.. =P

[theara]

i pay $25 a month. pretty cheap but i had a friend who's also a student and ex-army get a one year membership for $119/year. been there for a year and i'm now on a month to month basis. as long as i have a job i'm staying there.

my school gym is alright. i go there a lot now since i have breaks everday

[PADZZ]

I paid Golds $1000 up front for 3 years. So I guess that's $333.33/year. See if you can try something like that to save.