How much does it cost to work out in the gym?

Overall, the annual membership fees for commercial gyms often chosen by ordinary domestic consumers range from 1,800 to 6,000 yuan. If you sign up for private lessons alone, the single session price ranges from 280 to 800 yuan. The price difference is mainly linked to the gym's positioning, supporting facilities, and city location.

When I lived in the old community, the merchant downstairs opened a small gym of more than 200 square meters. It had no swimming pool, only a set of fixed equipment and a small exercise room. Usually the two owners took turns to look after the store, and rarely did any fancy sales. During the store celebration, they offered 999 yuan a year and 2 months bonus. The activities cost just over 2 yuan a day, which is cheaper than drinking a bottle of mineral water. The only disadvantage is that there are few coaches on the tour. If you want someone to guide the movements, you have to buy a personal trainer. Their personal trainers are all young coaches who have just received their certifications. The cost of one session is only 280, which is enough for novices who are not demanding.

If you care more about the fitness environment and facilities, choose a mid-to-high-end chain gym in the core business district, and the cost will naturally go up. A chain brand downstairs from my friend's company has a constant-temperature swimming pool, steam room, free lemonade and snacks in the rest area, and the shower rooms are all independent compartments. With a Dyson hair dryer, the minimum annual membership fee is 4,800. If you want to open a secondary card to bring relatives and friends, it will cost more than 7,000 a year. Most of their personal trainers have more than 3 years of coaching experience, and there are also certified sports rehabilitation coaches. They charge more than 600 per session and many old members pay for it.

In the past two years, there are still many people who do not like to apply for annual passes, preferring to choose pay-per-view fitness studios. The single entry fee ranges from 39 to 99. The equipment is maintained by dedicated personnel, and there are also on-site coaches to occasionally help correct movements. There is no need to be tied to consumption. It is especially suitable for office workers who may not be able to spare time for fitness once a week, and there is no subsequent burden.

There is a lot of debate about gym fees. Some people have calculated and said that as long as you can go two or three times a week, the amortized cost of an annual pass is much more cost-effective than pay-per-use. Some people think that the annual pass is essentially a way for gyms to make "lazy people's money." After all, industry statistics show that 80% of annual pass users do not go more than 10 times a year. Calculated, the single cost is more expensive than buying a personal training class. It is purely IQ tax.

If you have special needs, such as learning boxing or practicing Pilates with large equipment, the fees will have to go up. Whether it is a gym or a studio, these types of courses have higher requirements for coaching qualifications and equipment costs. A single session is basically more than 400 yuan, and it is not uncommon to meet well-known coaches who charge thousands.

By the way, when choosing, don’t just look at the superficial quotation. It’s best to ask in advance whether there are any hidden charges such as card transfer fees and card suspension fees. I once had a colleague who got a 2,000 yuan annual card for cheap. After only three visits, he changed jobs and had to transfer the card. The card transfer fee alone was 500, and he lost a lot of money after all.