What should I expect from a gym?

artengo

I'm looking to join a gym. There are a few options in the town ranging in price. The most expensive is €60 per month. This gym has the best equipment. ( gym equipment only, no pool, sauna etc )
Is it enough to justify the price on the quality of equipment?
I'm sure every gym in the world would put a program together for you.
Is there anything else I should expect in return for my €60 per month?
I obliviously don't expect private coaching but should I be able to ask for pointers and a bit of technical advice without being expected to book a PT session?
If I paid €180 for the year I wouldn't expect anything but access to the gym.

Celly Smunt

60 is a bit pricey for a gym without a pool or sauna etc, I've only used my pool onve though so id happily trade the pool for the best equipment.

I would expect a certain amount of coaching being available, but at the same time I wouldn't really trust the coaching either.Most of the time you can pick up better pointers of more experienced members in the gym.

If I was looking for classes I wouldnt expect to pay extra unless it was some special class that required it.

Basically, id happily go without the sauna facilities for better gym facilities.

Alf Veedersane

Quality and type of equipment is king. Not much point going somewhere that has a few machines and little in the way of free weights.

ted1

The main criteria for me are. Location and times. If it's not on the way home or to work I won't go and if its not open when I need it to be I won't go.

Then your down to equipment and facilities

Celly Smunt

ted1 wrote: »

The main criteria for me are. Location and times. If it's not on the way home or to work I won't go and if its not open when I need it to be I won't go.

Then your down to equipment and facilities

I agree with this also,I couldnt live with a gym that closes at 5 on weekends

Tesco TripleChicken

Like someone above said, I'd rather better equipment than a pool/sauna. I live beside 2 gyms. One is a small gym with good free weights/machines and some treadmills but no other facilities. Plenty of experienced people in there who help you with something if you ask. Good atmosphere in the place.
The other is a hotel gym with pool/steam room/showers etc. cardio equipment but lacks good weights and machines.
I'd much rather the first option even though you're paying more for less facilities, but it's worth it.

I still think €60 is a bit too high though. I pay €40/month or 270/year

Alf Veedersane

Tesco TripleChicken wrote: »

I pay €40/month or 270/year

It's €40 a month or €270 up front? Jesus, that's some difference...

Tesco TripleChicken

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It's €40 a month or €270 up front? Jesus, that's some difference...

Yep, I think €270 is a bit high though considering Ben Dunne's membership is around €200 and they have a lot more equipment, they can easily afford lower membership prices though

Ah_Yeah

Tesco TripleChicken wrote: »

Yep, I think €270 is a bit high though considering Ben Dunne's membership is around €200 and they have a lot more equipment, they can easily afford lower membership prices though

But why is the difference between monthly paymentx12 or annual payment so high?

Tesco TripleChicken

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

But why is the difference between monthly paymentx12 or annual payment so high?

They prefer to get the money up front. Maybe they want all the people who drop out after 2 months to pay the year so they get more money, I don't know to be honest