mailin 0 #1 December 26, 2006 So I'm shopping around for a new personal trainer/gym as my current one is too far away now that we've moved. I pay $170/month which is pretty cheap. Found a new place near the house so I decided to stop by at lunch time and take a tour. http://www.fitnesstogether.com/ Really nice, small facility. Private training suites, free water/fruit - nice clean showers. Plus, I really like the guy. Sit down in his office and talk money. Took everything to not laugh at him. Only $2,679.01... for 3 months?! IS HE FREAKIN' KIDDING?? The only people who can afford that must have half of the fee paid by their work or something, cause thats just ridiculous! YMCA, here I come JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 December 26, 2006 Does that include unlimited personal training? Cuz that's the only way I could see spending that kind of money."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 December 26, 2006 36 sessions or 3 times a week for 3 months... I'm still in shock here.... wowArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #4 December 26, 2006 haha, that's funny - I don't even think that your 170 is cheap... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #5 December 26, 2006 That's insane. Was it a rehab facility? Because it if it was, it's covered by insurance, and that's why it was expensive. Otherwise, no way in hell. $79 a month, New York Sports Club._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 December 26, 2006 Quotehaha, that's funny - I don't even think that your 170 is cheap... Yeah, seriously. Around here that would be the high-high end clubs. Even those are cheaper than that, I think. I pay $35 a month; my gym is pretty no-frills but it has great classes and everything I want. I think the most I ever paid was $70/month."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 December 26, 2006 Quote36 sessions or 3 times a week for 3 months... I'm still in shock here.... wow Okay, so that's $75/session including gym fees. Doesn't seem too far out of line, actually."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #8 December 26, 2006 Not a rehab facility... and only 4 pieces of cardio equipment. Definitely NOT a gym, which I like... but its WAY too much money. $170 is cheap considering my trainer is $40/hr. once a week... I only pay $10/month for my gym membership. The Y is looking better and better... Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #9 December 26, 2006 I was a member of NYSC, but then wasn't going much, so now I'm with YMCA heehe. It's pretty decent actually Now, I'm still not going much, but at least I'm saving some $ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #10 December 26, 2006 I'll stick with my 40 a month 24 hour fitness membership, although I want to sue them for two days worth of membership fes because they closed during the blzzard, i call that false advertising if I can make it out of the house so can theyHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #11 December 26, 2006 So he charges about $75.00 an hour for his professional services. I dont think thats all that outrageous. Still, I think having a personal trainer is a total waste of money. You can find out all you need to know by reading, doing research on the internet, and asking other people. If you need someone to "motivate" you or make you do just one more rep, well...I dont know what to say to ya other than get your ass in gear. If you can do it because he told you to, you can do it without him. Motivate yourself. I've been bodybuilding for years and have never had a personal trainer.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #12 December 26, 2006 Jen: I pay 11.99 a month and if I want a trainer after the complimentary 10 first free sessions it's 110 for every 5 more... where is this place? I also get unlimited free tanning which I can finally start again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #13 December 26, 2006 Quote You can find out all you need to know by reading, doing research on the internet, and asking other people. That's easier said than done. What you catch that way is a bit here and a bit there but no idea as to how to put it together or why it's put together that way. I had classes on it in college and was a Div I college athlete with trainers on hand to work with me on designing a program for my exact goals and exact body type. If I were to tell someone where to begin then I'd tell them to take a course at a local school, get a 2 year subscription to a fitness magazine, and then hire a personal trainer long enough to pick their brain to figure out your workouts. Beyond that I think a personal trainer is pointless beyond therapy. Edit: My gym fees are at Sport and Health at Tyson's Corner, VA. It's a sweet gym with all sorts of frills but is pretty weak on the strength training. Anyway, it's tailored for the corporate types but only costs (my company) $80/month. I think the shmo's who walk in off the street pay $110."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #14 December 26, 2006 Man, I missed my calling... look at the prices on this and you don't even get to use a gym. http://www.sealpt.com/newyork.htmlNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 December 27, 2006 My gym is $30/per month. It has lots of fitness equipment and free weights. An indoor track, basketball & volleyball courts. And the $30 includes all the classes i wanna take too. I currently take kickboxing, yoga, step aerobics, and group power. I did hire a personal trainer, but since i'm a gym member i only pay her $25 an hour. Also since i prepaid for 6 sessions of personal training, i get 2 free sessions with her, plus 2 sessions with a nutritionist. The only thing my gym doesn't offer is massages. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #16 December 27, 2006 Yay for my Free UCF Gym.... good stuff. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #17 December 27, 2006 hahaha - thats funny Good for you, most definitely not good for everyone - I know, I've tried.Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #18 December 27, 2006 Quote36 sessions or 3 times a week for 3 months... I'm still in shock here.... wow How long is a session?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #19 December 27, 2006 My gym fees are at Sport and Health at Tyson's Corner, VA. ... but only costs (my company) $80/month. I think the shmo's who walk in off the street pay $110. Quote My company started paying for a membership there as an employee benefit this year. They charge us $98 per month per employee! Maybe it's based on the number of employees.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #20 December 27, 2006 I'm a shmo off the street at sport and health and i pay about 70/month. When I actually use the gym it's totally worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #21 December 27, 2006 $900 / month?? That's INSANE!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #22 December 27, 2006 For that kind of money my personal trainer better have HUGE hooters and I best get a SERIOUSLY happy ending after every session! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #23 December 27, 2006 QuoteFor that kind of money my personal trainer better have HUGE hooters and I best get a SERIOUSLY happy ending after every session! I was THINKING that....but wasn't gonna say it!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 December 27, 2006 QuoteI was THINKING that....but wasn't gonna say it! Sorry...........my internal censor hasn't worked in years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #25 December 27, 2006 Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
weegegirl 2 #20 December 27, 2006 I'm a shmo off the street at sport and health and i pay about 70/month. When I actually use the gym it's totally worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #21 December 27, 2006 $900 / month?? That's INSANE!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 December 27, 2006 For that kind of money my personal trainer better have HUGE hooters and I best get a SERIOUSLY happy ending after every session! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #23 December 27, 2006 QuoteFor that kind of money my personal trainer better have HUGE hooters and I best get a SERIOUSLY happy ending after every session! I was THINKING that....but wasn't gonna say it!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 December 27, 2006 QuoteI was THINKING that....but wasn't gonna say it! Sorry...........my internal censor hasn't worked in years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 December 27, 2006 Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
