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Should I dump the cheaper further gym?

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by burritos, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. burritos

    burritos Senior Member

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    Wife and I have been a member of 24 hr fitness for 10 years. $31/mo to go to any 24 hour fitness in the whole world. Having moved 3 times in the last decade we have used 8 different gyms. Currently the closest one is 9 miles away. Not super far, but not close enough to walk. We go once or twice a week, so that's about 3 gallons of gas a month(so add another $10 a month), plus 160 mins of drive time a month.

    They're going to build a YMCA right next to us, 5 min walking distance(1 min by biking). But it'll be $120 a month(for the 2 of us). Membership will only be good for that specific Y also. With the membership, we will no longer have to drive(so less emissions). The time to get to the gym will be at least halved. But there'll be a $80 month premium to pay for this convenience. Would you do the switch?
     
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    You don't say if you are able to bike to your current gym, 24hr Fitness. Is that an option? Granted, an 18 mile round trip bike ride is a workout in itself.

    Does the YMCA have programs you would utilize? If it's comparable in all those aspects, it might be another 'pro' to switch.
     
    #2 Somechic, Jul 7, 2006
  3. IsrAmeriPrius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(burritos @ Jul 7 2006, 10:36 AM) [snapback]282595[/snapback]</div>
    Just think about all that extra time you'll get to spend with the cute baby that is shown in your avatar.
     
    #3 IsrAmeriPrius, Jul 7, 2006
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    Go to the gym that you prefer regardless of money. The more you use it the healthier you will be. Health is more important than mpg's or money.
     
    #4 etyler88, Jul 7, 2006
  5. TonyPSchaefer

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    I"m agreeing with etyler on this one. If you like the one you're at, stay there. On the other hand, if you join the Y for $1,440 per year and don't go as often as you would like, you will feel bad for 'wasting' the money.
     
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  6. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Personally, I'd skip the gyms altogether and ride my bike instead. But that's just me. :)
     
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    The quality of the different Y's vary greatly. The one my mother goes to is extremely basic, and much cheaper than $120/month! Even in a city, $60/month/person is a high fee. Plus you lose the free travel privliges.

    I wouldn't swithc unless the facilities were better and I'd use the extras. Else you're paying so much for a gym you might not even like as well. Having a gym you like is most important, at least for me, else I end up not going.

    If you only go once or twice a week, the environmental impact is nil. If you go every day, maybe...
     
    #7 gschoen, Jul 7, 2006
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