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  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    I have a bit of a dilemma. So my gym is like 42 a week because it’s “premium”, but because I’ve been sick and had a mental breakdown over the past few weeks, I haven’t been for a while.

    I’m really conflicted about whether or not to try somewhere else. It’s the whole starting at a new, busier gym that’s intimidating. So it’s either a) I step it up and actually use my membership or b) suspend my membership at current gym to try out some other gyms and see which I like better.

    Anyone had experience switching gyms?

    • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Can they pause the membership due to medical reasons?

      Get it in writing, gyms are notorious for dodgy contracting.

      I’d go to my local gym if there was a per visit fee but there’s some whacky contracting and many complaints on google reviews (Crunch gym).

    • YoungLiars@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      See what the council gym option are. My local council one is amazing, about $24 a week with access to classes, 24hr gym, indoor and outdoor pool, spa and sauna.

    • fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
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      So my gym is like 42 a week

      That’s exxy. What sort of gym is this? What’s premium about it?

      You could ask your gym to pause your membership for a while (I think most gyms allow you to freeze your membership) and you could get a supporting note from your GP if possible too?

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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        I think it’s just the amenities and the location tbh. Plus they don’t let a whole heap of people join so it’s not super busy.

        I think I will freeze it and find somewhere else. There’s another gym nearby that has a membership for the same price except it includes reformer pilates. Except the gym kind of has bad reviews.