The cost of a membership to your local fitness center can be pricey, especially if you are looking for a modern facility with a wide selection of the most current equipment. But there are ways to improve your physical fitness without denting your fiscal fitness.
Ways to Save on a Fitness Center Membership
Don’t Pay List Price —There are ways to save on the quoted fee schedule.
Get Someone Else to Pay for It —Forward thinking employers recognize that a physically fit employee is likely to be a healthier and more productive worker. Insurance companies also like healthy people since they cost less in medical care. Ask your employer or insurance company if they offer any perks that subsidize memberships, or have any affiliation with centers that offers discounts.
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Don’t Buy a Membership —The fact is that many Americans’ resolve to exercise can be ephemeral, leaving them with membership bills that keep coming. To protect against this risk, consider:
The decision to exercise is always a good one. Now, make the decision that will also be good for your bank account.