Which gym should I join if I am a beginner, an expensive or cheap gym?
Going to the gym is an investment in more ways than one.
Firstly you’re investing in your health, both physical and mental. You’re investing in your quality of life and you’re investing that one thing you’ll never get back; your precious time!
Gyms also don’t come for free, so the investment is a financial one too.
So what does value for money mean in the world of gyms? If you search online for ‘cheap gyms near me’ you’ll get page after page of results. How do they compare though to their less-cheap counterparts.
And what does a subjective term like ‘cheap’ even mean?
Cheap local gyms or expensive ones?
Firstly, it’s highly unlikely that many of us scour Google for expensive local gyms in our area. Every gym wants to offer value for money. Every gym wants to be at the top of those search pages and offering competitive rates is one of the best ways t do that…
Searching online for ‘cheap gyms near me’ will throw back masses of local venues and an often confusing array of special offers, contracts and payment plans.
You might get lucky and find some genuinely great venues, but be prepared to sift through a lot of noise to do so.
Going back to basics
Let’s set aside thoughts of cheap gyms and not-so-cheap gyms for a moment…
Let’s think about a gym that really meets your needs. One of those needs might be a certain price point of course, but there’s a lot more to consider when looking for gyms for beginners;
· Working out in a space that feels good and inspires confidence
· Finding a gym with all the equipment you need to reach your fitness goals.
· A venue where the team is happy to offer you the support and encouragement you might need
· A place that is convenient to get to
· Good standards of hygiene and well-maintained equipment
All those factors will make your fitness journey less daunting and more enjoyable, just the same as value for money!
Establishing your goals
Getting clear on your fitness goals and objectives is an important first step before deciding on the right local gym for you.
You might want a gym with a pool for example, a ladies only venue or a gym that specialises in boxing, daily classes, spa facilities or weightlifting.
You might want a relaxed atmosphere to keep fit in a way that works best for you. On the other hand you might be the sort of person who gets motivated by group exercise or responds better to personal training.
Everyone is different, with different aspirations, hopes and fitness goals as much as budgets. You could search online for ‘cheap gyms near me’ but finding the right gym, in the right place with all the things you might need is just as important as finding one that offers you value for money.
Cutting through confusing costs
If you are scouring the internet for ‘cheap gyms near me’ you certainly won’t be short of results. However they might not be as useful to you as you think…
Gyms are businesses and like every business, they want to provide the best levels of service and maximise their profits in a very competitive market.
Value for money is a big thing for your local gym and often, this can lead to confusing price plans, contracts and monthly subscriptions that might not be suitable for you. Either as a gym newbie or as your needs change over time.
At Hussle, we pride ourselves on creating one network, with thousands of gyms and zero contracts. That might sound like a complex task, and while we do work hard to partner with the best gyms the UK has to offer, we also make it incredibly easy for our Hussle members to find the right gym and use it on their terms.
We don’t rely on contracts or confusing price plans, we simply offer passes:
The Hussle Day Pass
It sounds simple and that’s exactly how it is meant to be.
– A single visit to the gym of your choice, valid for 30 days with a typical saving of around 10% on gym rates. This is the perfect way to try out a potential regular venue to see how it feels with zero contracts and no commitment.
If you’re not a regular visitor to your favourite gym, you can also make this an amazing way to simply ‘pay as you go’.
The Hussle Monthly+ Pass
The Monthly+ Pass has the potential to make any gym a cheap local gym.
It is contract free, ideal for those who like to visit the gym often. This pass also includes multiple gyms and locations as well as unlimited visits.
It also includes access to the best fitness apps, such as Les Mills+ and Yogaia and you can stop and start again with a simple click or tap.
With no sign-up fees, inductions or contracts, all you need to do is search for the right gym, spa, pool or fitness class for you, in any location nationwide!
A better way of searching
When it comes to searching for cheap local gyms, Google is great and Bing might also be brilliant.
But what if there was a platform where you could search through a carefully curated network of thousands of gyms?
You could also filter them to include the exact things you need, the best location and read reviews from people just like you.
As it happens, you can, right from the Hussle homepage. No paid adds, no clever marketing and no confusing contracts to work through.
Just genuinely cheap local gyms near you, all accessed easily on your own terms and reviewed by our community. It’s not just a great way to find ‘cheap gyms near me’ it’s the ideal way to find ‘the right gym for me’.
A final word on cheap versus expensive
Are there gyms out there that are cheap? Absolutely, just like there are gyms that many people simply wouldn’t feel comfortable paying for…
Those lower monthly costs might mean less variety in terms of equipment, or a longer trip out of town. The more premium gyms on the other hand, might offer a real lux experience and state-of-the-art facilities.
For many newcomers, finding a good, cheap local gym (and there are plenty) can really make a difference. More expensive gyms may offer a wider range of activities, in terms of swimming, group classes or spa facilities or a premium location.
Ultimately though, everything comes down to value for money; if you can find a venue that offers you the right balance of cost, environment and equipment, then you have probably found the right gym for you…
Hussle exists to make that a possibility, our philosophy of ‘One network, Any Location, Thousands of Gyms. Zero Contract’ makes finding the right gym for you as easy as possible.
Our range of Day Passes and Monthly+ Passes also go a long way towards making every gym a cheap one!
