Are you sick of the same monotonous routine of going to the gym? I’m not one to dismiss gyms because they do serve a purpose and many do see results. I have many family and friends who have gym memberships and they’ll tell you it’s worth every penny. But there are those like myself who can’t stand going into a gym and having to go onto a sweaty, used treadmill or trying out a fitness class that’s boring and sometimes so outdated that I’m waiting for Suzanne Somers to walk through the door.
With sites like Groupon and LivingSocial offering fitness vouchers throughout the country, there’s no reason to stick to a gym membership when you can try out different classes in your local area. From yoga to pilates to Cardio Barre to boot camps, there are a plethora of offerings that can meet the needs of anyone wanting to get fit. The only downfall is that most vouchers require you to be a new client. Even so, deals get you to try out different studios and workouts so that you can find your match before committing to a set of classes or monthly membership to a specific studio.
Now, if you don’t like the idea of getting vouchers to different studios and keeping track of expiration dates and other logistical details, there’s another option to get your fitness fix, stay engaged and even better, you don’t have to be a new client. With these monthly fitness memberships, you have the option to choose a variety of classes in your area for a fixed price and the best part; you don’t have to commit to a specific studio. So if you like to dabble and try different things, these memberships can work for you.
ClassPass: For $99, you get unlimited classes to studios in the network. While it is unlimited, you can only take up to three classes at the same studio in your monthly cycle. Once your cycle renews, you are free to go back to the same studio again for up to three visits. You can cancel your membership at anytime or put your membership on hold for $19 per month (1 class per month is included in the hold), plus you can use your membership at all the cities where ClassPass is available with ClassPass Flex. Now serving Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and the District of Columbia.
Fitmob: The Passport membership costs $99 and gives you access to unlimited classes in the region. For those that still like the idea of going to the gym, you’ll have access to partner gyms and even exclusive classes led by Fitmob trainers at different locations. You can also use the Fitmob app to sign up for classes two weeks in advance. Another plus is that you have access to some of the hottest trending fitness classes that are around and you can cancel anytime if you’re not satisfied. You can also hold your membership for 50 cents per day. Available in Seattle, San Francisco Bay area, Austin, Dallas, Portland and Philedelphia.
FitReserve: Unlike the unlimited memberships above, FitReserve comes in two plans. The Gold Plan priced at $149, allows you to choose 10 classes a month and the Platinum Plan at $249, allows you to choose 20 classes a month. While it is more expensive than ClassPass and FitMob, you have the advantage of accessing full schedules (including peak times) at studios versus limited spots and times that ClassPass and FitMob members are restricted to. Even at a higher price point, you’re essentially saving about 50 percent off the original value. Another advantage is that you can cancel anytime and when you decide to come back, there are no reactivation fees (both Fitmob and ClassPass charge a reactivation fee). You also have the option to hold your membership for $9.99 a month. Currently, FitReserve is only available in New York City, but they will be expanding to other cities in the near future.
Whether you’re looking for a different pace in your fitness routine, save money on the hottest classes or just looking to do something different, these fitness membership plans seems like the next fitness craze that’s worth looking into. With no cancellation fees, there’s nothing to lose.
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