Property News · January 7, 2017

Joining a gym? Save pennies as you shed the pounds


You don’t need to spend a fortune to fight New Year flab. There are many ways to cut costs …It’s the time of year when millions flock to gyms in an effort to shed the weight they put on over Christmas. But the only thing many will be burning off is their cash. Gyms like to keep their prices private, tempting you to visit so they can then give you the hard sell. So how much do they really charge, and what can you do to keep the price down?We tested the major chains, checking prices in both Manchester and Bristol. What is immediately apparent is the vast gulf between the luxury operators and the new breed of budget gyms which offer remarkably low-cost deals. For example, in Manchester we found that The Gym’s Ashton Old Road branch would charge just £153.88 in the first year for a new member – little more than a tenth of luxury brand David Lloyd across town at its Trafford City club. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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