Comments on: Ways to Save Money #8: Drop the Gym http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/ Family, Marriage, Finances & Life Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leah http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-39425 Leah Tue, 05 May 2009 16:55:48 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-39425 Yeah, the YMCA in my area (D.C. metro area) is more expensive than the local gyms! $60 per month for the basic no-frills one (outside pool); if you want the one with the indoor pool it's $110 *with a student discount*!!! I'm now all into P90X and training for a mini triathlon. Yeah, the YMCA in my area (D.C. metro area) is more expensive than the local gyms! $60 per month for the basic no-frills one (outside pool); if you want the one with the indoor pool it’s $110 *with a student discount*!!!

I’m now all into P90X and training for a mini triathlon.

]]> By: Janine Smith http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-26303 Janine Smith Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:33:53 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-26303 I cancelled my NY Sports Club membership and tried using www.dailyfitnesstrainer.com it's like a free online personal trainer that tells you what workout to do every day so I've been saving $79 a month by not going to the gym. I definitely recommend cancelling the gym membership. I cancelled my NY Sports Club membership and tried using http://www.dailyfitnesstrainer.com it’s like a free online personal trainer that tells you what workout to do every day so I’ve been saving $79 a month by not going to the gym. I definitely recommend cancelling the gym membership.

]]> By: Heidi http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-24690 Heidi Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:36:17 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-24690 Like many other people here, I also cancelled my gym membership due to the rising cost of gas. Even though I was a regular at my local 24 hour fitness, I needed to save money for other things (GAS!!). I'm not terribly upset by this because I purchased some dumbbells and an exercise band for strength training. I live near the hills so it's great for running and walking. Like many other people here, I also cancelled my gym membership due to the rising cost of gas. Even though I was a regular at my local 24 hour fitness, I needed to save money for other things (GAS!!).

I’m not terribly upset by this because I purchased some dumbbells and an exercise band for strength training. I live near the hills so it’s great for running and walking.

]]> By: Janet http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-23149 Janet Wed, 07 May 2008 20:45:36 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-23149 I only use my gym membership 3-4 times a year because I'm currently living in a location where my gym (24 Hour Fitness) is no where in sight. However, canceling it would be a bad idea as I only pay $50/year for the rest of my life. I had to plop down $700 for the first three years though. I'm still hoping that I'll move back closer to one again one day. I like the gym because once you set foot in one, there's usually no turning back and you don't feel like slacking off. I have my treadmill at home and I thought I would be good about using because of how conveniently located it is...but that wasn't the case. =( I only use my gym membership 3-4 times a year because I’m currently living in a location where my gym (24 Hour Fitness) is no where in sight. However, canceling it would be a bad idea as I only pay $50/year for the rest of my life. I had to plop down $700 for the first three years though. I’m still hoping that I’ll move back closer to one again one day.

I like the gym because once you set foot in one, there’s usually no turning back and you don’t feel like slacking off. I have my treadmill at home and I thought I would be good about using because of how conveniently located it is…but that wasn’t the case. =(

]]> By: Michelle http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-21699 Michelle Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:43:24 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-21699 One should make sure they are looking at the long term personal impact of giving up the gym. Sure it makes sense if you aren't using it at all. However, if you don't participate in physical activity 3 times a week studies show you will have more health problems (increased expenses) and a shorter life expectency. Personally, this is one area where I am not cheap. I have a gym in my building and I belong to the gym at work (only 10 bucks a month) and I ice skate 2-3 times a week (at least 10 bucks a session) Michelle One should make sure they are looking at the long term personal impact of giving up the gym. Sure it makes sense if you aren’t using it at all. However, if you don’t participate in physical activity 3 times a week studies show you will have more health problems (increased expenses) and a shorter life expectency.

Personally, this is one area where I am not cheap. I have a gym in my building and I belong to the gym at work (only 10 bucks a month) and I ice skate 2-3 times a week (at least 10 bucks a session)

Michelle

]]> By: Clever Dude http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-19984 Clever Dude Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:56:38 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-19984 Ryan, I also get reimbursed for my membership by my employer (no strings attached unlike yours), except that it's at 50% until I've worked there for 3 years, then it's 100%. But right now since I only pay about $12/mth, that's not a huge check at the end of the year, and I have to pay taxes on it anyway. LaL: The YMCAs I've been to are rather run down and only cost $10-20 per month without a contract, but I guess each might be managed separately? Heidi: I'd recommend doing the spinning rather than martial arts. Low impact and high cardio. Also, if you get a good instructor then they can make it very engaging. Ryan, I also get reimbursed for my membership by my employer (no strings attached unlike yours), except that it’s at 50% until I’ve worked there for 3 years, then it’s 100%. But right now since I only pay about $12/mth, that’s not a huge check at the end of the year, and I have to pay taxes on it anyway.

LaL: The YMCAs I’ve been to are rather run down and only cost $10-20 per month without a contract, but I guess each might be managed separately?

Heidi: I’d recommend doing the spinning rather than martial arts. Low impact and high cardio. Also, if you get a good instructor then they can make it very engaging.

]]> By: Heidi http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-19982 Heidi Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:49:43 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-19982 I am thinking of picking up a membership to a martial arts studio down the street because I'm a fatty and haven't been able to lose weight on my own. Maybe I'll try the free spinning classes at my office before going down that path... I am thinking of picking up a membership to a martial arts studio down the street because I’m a fatty and haven’t been able to lose weight on my own. Maybe I’ll try the free spinning classes at my office before going down that path…

]]> By: Livingalmostlarge http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-19977 Livingalmostlarge Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:20:58 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-19977 We currently use the gym but it's $20/month for 2 of us. I go daily. DH goes once a week. Unfortunately your info on cheap alternatives can be misleading. The YMCA near where I live is $100/month or more for 2 people. Beutiful gym the YMCA near my house, but it's expensive. We currently use the gym but it’s $20/month for 2 of us. I go daily. DH goes once a week.

Unfortunately your info on cheap alternatives can be misleading. The YMCA near where I live is $100/month or more for 2 people. Beutiful gym the YMCA near my house, but it’s expensive.

]]> By: Four Pillars http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-19956 Four Pillars Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:51:25 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-19956 Man, I think that is one of the toughest decisions - you basically have to admit defeat before you figure that it's more profitable to cancel. I don't have a gym membership but I do have quite a bit of old sports equipment in my basement which hasn't been used in several years...I can't let it go but I guess it's not really costing me anything either (except for space). Mike Man, I think that is one of the toughest decisions – you basically have to admit defeat before you figure that it’s more profitable to cancel.

I don’t have a gym membership but I do have quite a bit of old sports equipment in my basement which hasn’t been used in several years…I can’t let it go but I guess it’s not really costing me anything either (except for space).

Mike

]]> By: Ryan http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-19946 Ryan Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:39:03 +0000 http://www.cleverdude.com/content/ways-to-save-money-8-drop-the-gym/#comment-19946 My employer actually reimburses gym memberships as part of its morale, health, and welfare program up to $60 per month. So my membership is $40, my wifes is $30, so we only pay the $10 difference per month. $70-60=10. The catch is that I have to use the gym 8 times per month, or else I pay the whole membership out of pocket (70 bucks). The gym has to send usage reports to my employer to verify. They give me two off-months per year in case of travel, etc. But paying $10 versus $70 sure is motivation for me to continue going to the gym. My employer actually reimburses gym memberships as part of its morale, health, and welfare program up to $60 per month. So my membership is $40, my wifes is $30, so we only pay the $10 difference per month. $70-60=10. The catch is that I have to use the gym 8 times per month, or else I pay the whole membership out of pocket (70 bucks). The gym has to send usage reports to my employer to verify. They give me two off-months per year in case of travel, etc. But paying $10 versus $70 sure is motivation for me to continue going to the gym.

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