Reply to: Bannatyne Gyms.

[SallyAnne]

See if you can get a free 1 hr session to feel the place out, i know they did this in my local

Yeah I've got a free tour at 3:30. I'll not sign up until after I have a look round.

[tino]

Hou're AtW aren't you?

Why do you insist on having so many identities?!!

I'm just...............me

[SallyAnne]

6 months isn't bad either - it took me even 4 months getting fed up of it

You're AtW aren't you?

Why do you insist on having so many identities?!!

[Drewster]

I don't know if its just me but I have never understood why people pay 00s of pounds to join these places..........

1) Treadmill:- You could actually you know..... run!
2) Various forms of Bike/Spinner or other "trendy" name:- You could ride on a real bike.... and get to places.....
3) Loud music: Buy an I-Pod and listen to stuff you choose!
4) Really fit, sexy girls getting sweaty, striking poses and jiggling up and down wearing nothing but skin tight lycra......

Errrrrrrr not sure my argument is that convincing now I think about it!

[Mich the Tester]

Just go down to your local council gym/leisure centre- Far cheaper.
And less chance of being banned for ogling the ladies.

It's often cheaper to join a sports club that has some gym equipment. Many rugby clubs have a small gym for members use, as do athletics clubs; they'll also give you good instruction in how to do the right exercises. At most clubs you don't have to be an active player/competitor to join and use the facilities, as long as you pay your fees, which are usually less than a gym. More sociable too.

[stingman123]

See if you can get a free 1 hr session to feel the place out, i know they did this in my local

[KentPhilip]

Just go down to your local council gym/leisure centre- Far cheaper.
And less chance of being banned for ogling the ladies.

[Mich the Tester]

in my experience the best gyms don't do fixed contracts. The little independent gyms that do 1 month rolling are always sooo much better than the massive corporates that try to trick you into 12months when they know 95% people stop going after january 15th

Even better; buy one of these and train at home.

[tino]

Unfortunately they only do 6 month contracts. So the place will have to be really nice for me to join up tonight.

6 months isn't bad either - it took me even 4 months getting fed up of it

[Mehmeh]

in my experience the best gyms don't do fixed contracts. The little independent gyms that do 1 month rolling are always sooo much better than the massive corporates that try to trick you into 12months when they know 95% people stop going after january 15th

[SallyAnne]

Lucky You!

Go for it then (if it's possible, avoid a 12 month contract though - ask if you can sign up for 3 months initially and pay it up front) that way you get a feel for the place and if you like it or not

Unfortunately they only do 6 month contracts. So the place will have to be really nice for me to join up tonight.

[tino]

Well that's the reason I'm joining - I have 2 hours per day to fill.

I finish work at 3:30 in Durham, and have to hang around to pick my hubby up at 6!

Lucky You!

Go for it then (if it's possible, avoid a 12 month contract though - ask if you can sign up for 3 months initially and pay it up front) that way you get a feel for the place and if you like it or not

[SallyAnne]

It is a lot, its been climbing for years though (i think they're jumping again soon too).

That's not bad if you'll actually use it. i.e do you have the time

Well that's the reason I'm joining - I have 2 hours per day to fill.

I finish work at 3:30 in Durham, and have to hang around to pick my hubby up at 6!

[tino]

That's a lot that like.

The Bannatyne in Durham is £45 per month - which I think it very reasonable.

It is a lot, its been climbing for years though (i think they're jumping again soon too).

That's not bad if you'll actually use it. i.e do you have the time

[SallyAnne]

£75 a month was too much for me

That's a lot that like.

The Bannatyne in Durham is £45 per month - which I think it very reasonable.