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People work out for many reasons: weight control, muscle building, health, stress relief and plain old vanity. Working out at home can succeed and may even save you money, but regularly attending any local fitness center offers numerous advantages over home workouts.
Equipment Variety
Fitness centers provide a wide variety of exercise equipment so that you can use. From free weights to resistance training machines to cardio machines to core stability equipment, you can exercise in a large amount various ways because there are so many options available. Commercial-quality workout equipment is expensive to buy, but in return for your monthly or total annual gym membership fee, you will have usage of potentially millions of dollars worth of health club equipment.
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Monthly Memberships Single ClubAll plans have a $49.00 annual fee.
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6 Month Term |
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1 Person |
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Initiation Fee (One Person) (Single Club) | $0.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (One Person) (Single Club) | $34.99 | |||
Total Initial Payment (One Person) (Single Club) | $69.98 | |||
2 Persons |
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Initiation Fee (2 Persons) (Single Club) | $0.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (2 Persons) (Single Club) | $69.98 | |||
Total Initial Payment (2 Persons) (Single Club) | $139.96 | |||
3 Persons |
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Initiation Fee (3 Persons) (Single Club) | $0.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (3 Persons) (Single Club) | $104.97 | |||
Total Initial Payment (3 Persons) (Single Club) | $209.94 | |||
4 Persons |
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Initiation Fee (4 Persons) (Single Club) | $0.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (4 Persons) (Single Club) | $139.96 | |||
Total Initial Payment (4 Persons) (Single Club) | $279.92 | |||
Monthly Memberships Multi ClubAll plans have a $49.00 annual fee.
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1 Person |
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Initiation Fee (1 Person) (Multi Club) | $49.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (1 Person) (Multi Club) | $34.99 | |||
Total Initial Payment (1 Person) (Multi Club) | $118.98 | |||
2 Persons |
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Initiation Fee (2 Persons) (Multi Club) | $74.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (2 Persons) (Multi Club) | $69.98 | |||
Total Initial Payment (2 Persons) (Multi Club) | $213.96 | |||
3 Persons |
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Initiation Fee (3 Persons) (Multi Club) | $99.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (3 Persons) (Multi Club) | $101.97 | |||
Total Initial Payment (3 Persons) (Multi Club) | $311.91 | |||
4 Persons |
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Initiation Fee (4 Persons) (Multi Club) | $124.00 | |||
Monthly Fee (4 Persons) (Multi Club) | $139.96 | |||
Total Initial Payment (4 Persons) (Multi Club) | $403.92 | |||
Add Amenities |
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Racquetball/Squash Courts (Included) | $0.00 | |||
2 guests per visit (Included) | $0.00 | |||
Openfit. Each member is charged separately per amenity | $5.00 | |||
Towels | $5.00 | |||
City Sports and LA Fitness Access (Included) | $0.00 | |||
Group Fitness (Included) | $0.00 | |||
Pool/Whirlpool Spa (Included) | $0.00 | |||
Cycle Class (Included) | $0.00 |
Health, Safety and Comfort
Fitness centers provide a safe and comfortable workout environment. You don’t need to worry about traffic or unpleasant weather while riding a fitness bike or jogging over a treadmill. Additionally, qualified group fitness instructors and personal trainers will be on hand to let you know how to perform your chosen exercises safely and effectively. The exercise equipment is often well maintained and the facility clean and hygienic, that can further decrease your risk of injury. Overall, visiting your neighborhood fitness center should be an enjoyable and safe experience.
Group Exercise Classes
Many health and fitness centers offer group exercise classes. Spinning, BodyPump, yoga, Pilates, interval training and tai chi are all examples of common and popular group exercise classes. Classes are normally labeled according to difficulty which means you can make the class that best suits your fitness level, exercise preferences and personality.
Support and Camaraderie
An exercise program can be tough to stick with — especially if you are doing it alone at home. However, after a few visits to your new gym, you will probably notice the same people exercising at the same time you do. Your fellow exercisers are just like you; they want to get in condition and be fit and healthy. As members of the same fitness club, you have a typical bond and that may be encouraging and help you maintain your new resolution. Also, the facility’s staff can provide advice and support to help you achieve your fitness goals. This can include exercise program design, nutrition advice and even help with giving up smoking or making other lifestyle changes.
Other Features
Some fitness centers offer more than simply a place to work out. Many have juice bars, cafes, tennis, squash or basketball courts, swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms and beauty therapy and massage services. However, you might not want to use all of these additional features and you should pick your club predicated on what you will actually enjoy using, these additional services can make going to the gym an even more enjoyable experience.