Top 5 tips for joining a gym!

I’ve been looking into joining a new Gym here in central Brighton recently. I’ve been stung in the past so have these top tips:

1) All Gyms give you a free gym visit to help you decide whether to join… always visit the gym on the day of the week and time you’d normally expect to visit. This way you’ll see how busy it will be when you’re there.

2) The sales staff are often on sales commission/bonuses or similar incentives so will promise you the world even if they cannot deliver. So always read the small print in the contract. I joined Esporta Gym who forgot to mention a 3 month cancellation period!

3) Try to join a Gym in October or any unpopular months - you get the best deals because fewest people join the Gym during off-peak months. The most popular time to join is New Year.

4) Don’t be fooled by free gifts and promotions. A free towel or gym bag is just a gimic.

5) Check out health insurance deals. Many health insurance providers such as Pruhealth and Bupa give free or discounted memberships. It is possible to get free Gym membership through Pruhealth if you meet certain criteria.