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Gyms

Not sure which gym to sign up for? Well here are 3 of the most popular Gym chains in the US with some pros and cons

  1. Planet Fitness
  • Cost: $10/month for classic membership or 24.99/month PF Black card membership
  • Classic membership includes: $49 start up fee, $49 annual fee, no commitment(cancel at anytime), unlimited access to home gym(gym you sign up at)
  • PF Black Card Membership: $0 start up fee, $49annual fee, no commitment(cancel at anytime), unlimited access to All Planet Fitness locations, Access to tanning, massage chairs and hydro message, Can Bring a guest at anytime

Pros of Planet Fitness:

  1. Its Cheaper than most other gym memberships
  2. Very Beginner Friendly
  3. If a Black Card member 24/7 access to all PF’s

Cons of Planet Fitness :

  1. Lack of barbells and heavy free weights
  2. No pool, hot tub or sauna
  3. No child care

2. LA Fitness

  • Cost: $39.99/month membership or $49.99/month membership
  • $39.99/month membership includes: $99 initiation fee, All Clubs Nationwide Access, Unlimited Group Fitness Classes, Free Personal Fitness Assessment, Pool, Spa, and Sauna, Premium weights, Strength, and Cardio equipment
  • $49.99/month membership: $0 initiation fee, All Clubs Nationwide Access, Unlimited Group Fitness Classes, Free Personal Fitness Assessment, Pool, Spa, and Sauna, Premium weights, Strength, and Cardio equipment

Pros of LA Fitness:

  1. Top notch equipment
  2. Lots of amenities: Pool, Sauna, Group fitness classes
  3. Offers childcare

Cons LA Fitness:

  1. High monthly cost
  2. Very popular, so often crowed
  3. Locations vary in what they offer

3. 24 hour Fitness

  • Cost: $56.99/month or $348/annually for Platinum Membership, or $41.99/month or $312/annually for Gold membership
  • Platinum Membership includes: National Access, All Gold Benefits: Free wifi, whorl pool, studio classes, cycle classes, lap pool, sauna, steam room, basketball court, racquetball court etc,  2 Buddy Passes
  • Gold Membership includes:Regional Access, All Amenities: Free wifi, whorl pool, studio classes, cycle classes, lap pool, sauna, steam room, basketball court, racquetball court, GX24® Studio Classes

Pros of 24 hour Fitness:

  1. Equipment Variety
  2. Personal Training
  3. Lots of amenities

Cons of 24 hour Fitness:

  1. On the more expensive side
  2. Not always very cleanly
  3. Membership prices vary by location

Bonus Option:

Your House, no membership needed!

Pros of Your House :

  1. Its free
  2. Confortable
  3. 24/7 access

Cons of Your House:

  1. Lots of distractions
  2. Buy your own equipment
  3. Doesn’t have the same motivating atmosphere