How to get the best deal on membership at a gym

pydbl · 01-01-2007, 07:22 PM

Hi, I am thinking about getting a membership at LA Fitness. However, I don't know how much room there is for me to bargain with the salespeople. I basically want the lowest price possible for a new membership...I know I am greedy...Btw, I live in the LA area.

thedisneydad · 01-01-2007, 07:29 PM

join a smaller gym, not a huge chain. A huge chain generally won't bargain and need to keep the prices up to cover the overhead.

srtrich · 01-01-2007, 08:20 PM

I know they were having free friends and family registration like two weeks ago, dont know if its still going on. After that you pay $35 a month.

CPL_Punishment · 01-02-2007, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedisneydad

join a smaller gym, not a huge chain. A huge chain generally won't bargain and need to keep the prices up to cover the overhead.

^^^^^^^^^

Unless you're gunna use all that sh!t at those sports clubs....then save your dosh and join a "real" gym

iWillShowU · 01-02-2007, 04:32 AM

i have a few tips

- Always refuse thier first offer. Things like membership fees can be waived. and are usually waived during "promotional" periods anyway. so they can be negotiated.

- Vist all your gyms in your area to register your interest. Dont join any of them yet. Wait 2 weeks if you can. I will gaurantee you that most if not ALL of them will call you up to see if you still "interested". Tell them you want to goto thier gym, but the XYZ gym cost less than thiers.

- Yes you can negotiate with big chains. They give discount all the time.

VTBuffZete · 01-23-2007, 05:49 AM

No, you cannot negotiate with the big chains. I managed one for several years. Contrary to populare belief, it is NOT LIKE BUYING A CAR! We didn't waive the fee for the last 1,000 people to join, so what makes your case any different? If you want the best price, go to a small gym with older equipment and uncertified personal trainers. If you want the best value, go to a large chain. Best advice: join on the last Monday or Tuesday of the month. All promotions that are being run typically expire on the last day of any given month.