No Contract Gym Memberships

A no contract gym membership is an offer made by a number of fitness centers, that allow members to use the facilities on a month-to-month basis, with the option of terminating their relationship with the gym without having to pay any cancellation fees.http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/6-Ways-to-Cut-Gym-Membership-Costs/

Most major fitness chains offer some form of a ‘no contract’ membership, although they can vary in package details. Some gyms will require new members using no contract options to pay higher enrollment fees, while others will charge a higher monthly premium. When shopping for gym membership packages, individuals should consider first beginning on a month-to-month plan, in the event they abandon their workout plans or find some reason that the facility is not working out for them, they will not be required to continue to pay membership fees under a lengthy contract. http://www.findmygym.com/

While longer term contracts, can be cheaper, with continuing members paying an average of $43 per month and no contract members paying around $65 per month, if a new member quits in the first few months of a long term contract, they will be obligated to continue to pay membership fees until they reach the end of their contract. http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/6-Ways-to-Cut-Gym-Membership-Costs/ Most gyms will require no contract members to provide the facility with a 30 day termination notice, and some will allow new members, whether under long term or no contract agreements, to use the facility for 30 days with the option of ending their memberships during the grace period. http://www.findmygym.com/

Make sure to read your gym membership agreement before signing so that you are aware of all of the gym's policies. And don't forget to keep copies for your records. Take note of the gym's cancellation policies, enrollment fees, and yearly fees, if any. You should also ask if there are any additional fees for such things as fitness classes, pool usage, etc.

• 24 Hour Fitness and Bally Fitness both offer new members a 7-day free pass to try out their gyms.
• LA Fitness and Gold's Gym offer new members a one day free pass.
• Curves Gym offers women a one day free pass, to try out their circuit workout before deciding whether or not to join.

1. Visit the gym at the time of day you would be going if you had a membership there. That way you can see before-hand how busy the gym is and what the atmosphere is like for that time of day before making a commitment.
2. Always ask for a free pass before signing a contract. Most gyms will give you at least a free one-week pass to try out their gym.
3. If you feel the membership dues are too expensive, try to negotiate for a better price. Many gyms are willing to negotiate in order to get new members.

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