Gym membership - which one , prices & how to get them cheap!
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Hi Everyone,
Thinkin of joining a gym to work out...
2-3 times a week, currently workin in Raffles place...
have narrowed down my choices to
1) Fitness First
2) California Fitness
3) Planet Fitness
A few questions to ask
1) Pros & Cons of the above the three gyms...( i heard that california fitness is really crowded after work and there are many gays around...just wondering if that is true...)
2) Prices. ( how to get them cheap? n how about corporate plans? does the price difference from one firm / company to another? )
3) Personal Trainers ( any good / horror stories)
4) Any hidden charges or things / areas to look for when chosing a gym membership
Cheerz!
Ricardo -
Hello,
Planet Fitness:
- Has a pleasant atmosphere and not too crowded.
- Has four branches - Suntec City, Great World City, FE Square and Caltex House.
- You can choose to join any one, or all at an extra price.
- I believe the membership for individual gym memberships now is S$999 per year.
- Cheaper if you join long-term (sign up for a few years at a time).
- Don't know about personal trainers....never took lessons from them. In fact, they've taken some hints from me lah.
- No hidden charges.
- Nice but stuck up girls.
- Nice and friendly gays.
California Fitness:
- Has a new branch at Bugis Junction, advertising at $58 per year.
- Typically cheaper than Planet Fitness (volume business).
- Cheaper if you sign up for a few years at a time.
- Heard its crowded.
- Heard complaints that staff are pushy, trying to sell stuff to members often.
- Don't know about personal trainers.
- Should have nice girls too.
- Should have nice gays around too.
There are some forum members who are members of Fitness First (kops21?).....as I don't know anything about this, its best if they answer you about it. -
Me oso tinking of join a gym....to train up....
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Originally posted by progene:Me oso tinking of join a gym....to train up....
Ghosts have free membership....(at night). Just walk in...no one will dare to stop you. -
some credit cards give u free access to gym .. get four cards you get free access for the whole month ..
wow so cheapo ..
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But sian leh...me go in alone...no 1 train wif me...lonely sia...Originally posted by gentlerock:
Ghosts have free membership....(at night). Just walk in...no one will dare to stop you. -
For a more affordable alternative, just join the neighbourhood ClubFitt gyms. Cheap and sufficient....just that the atmosphere (ie. people) is not so lively or colourful.Originally posted by margarita:some credit cards give u free access to gym .. get four cards you get free access for the whole month ..
wow so cheapo ..
Can save money on gym wear too....(people don't dress up so much like at the town gyms). -
hi margarita,
i know that there are a few credit cards that let u go into the gyms..
eg. UOB MINI.. Ladies Card, Black Card ??
what other cards u know?
just wondering...if credit cards can get into gym...then why do people still need to sign up? -
standard chartered mahattan card ..Originally posted by ricardo79:hi margarita,
i know that there are a few credit cards that let u go into the gyms..
eg. UOB MINI.. Ladies Card, Black Card ??
what other cards u know?
just wondering...if credit cards can get into gym...then why do people still need to sign up?
well .. surf the bank website .. i can't remember .. -
hi gentlerock
thanks for your comments,
just wondering if u have any info on corporate plans when u sign up...
what happens if u quit the company/bank...half way..will the gym know..n take away your corporate plan membership?
also..u said..California Fitness staff try to sell u "stuff"...
what do u mean?
classes? protein shakes?
Cheerz again.
esp the GAY part...hahaha..i'm not GAY..i just dun feel comfortable if guys check u out / chat wif u when u ar working out.... -
Hiya ricardo79,
I'm sorry, I don't know about corporate memberships.
I joined Planet Fitness Suntec in 2004 through another organisation (corporate rates). When I joined the gym, I was given a gym membership card, valid for the year of 2004. Even if I had left the organisation (which I didn't), I think I would still have had access to the gym for 2004, since I would still be holding the gym membership card.
Yeah, what I heard was that California Fitness staff try to sell you nutritional supplements. I don't know if it still happens.
I'm straight too leh. From what I've seen, the gays usually go in pairs. They are not really a bother.....well, at least not to me. Even gays don't wanna look at me
OK, honestly the only ONE time when I've noticed them looking at me was in the changing room while I was changing. Two of them were just sitting there pretending to talk....holding their handphones too. Maybe they were taking pictures. But I don't care lah....look and take all they want. I'll even make friends with them....just that I'm straight.
I've had many people (all guys) approach me while working out. As I have an unorthodox way of working out, all they ever asked was "what the hell are you doing?"
One guy even called me 'sir' ("sir, what the hell are you doing?" ) .
As for your question about free gym access from credit cards....I suspect that there must be a catch. Either limited entry, or for a limited period only, etc. I'm not 100% sure about this though..... -
I am a PF member and had gone to FF for a look b4. I have never been to CF.Originally posted by ricardo79:Hi Everyone,
Thinkin of joining a gym to work out...
2-3 times a week, currently workin in Raffles place...
have narrowed down my choices to
1) Fitness First
2) California Fitness
3) Planet Fitness
A few questions to ask
1) Pros & Cons of the above the three gyms...( i heard that california fitness is really crowded after work and there are many gays around...just wondering if that is true...)
2) Prices. ( how to get them cheap? n how about corporate plans? does the price difference from one firm / company to another? )
3) Personal Trainers ( any good / horror stories)
4) Any hidden charges or things / areas to look for when chosing a gym membership
There is what i think:
My feeling is that the env in FF is more "plush" compared with PF and is also less crowded then PF. But I really miss the buzz in PF, which is way is stayed on at PF. FF has "free" workout attire so u don't have to bring ur own... but it is werid when everyone seems to wear the same... like a prison camp like that.. also when the gals wear that loose attire not nice lah... nicer when they are wearing skimpy workout clothes.
Since u r working in RP and intend to workout 2-3 times a week, it might make sense to join one of the 3 gyms.Clubfit is cheaper for further and i heard is even more crowded.
For PF, when u turn up at one of the clubs they will give u a club tour and tell u the membership... and then u should be given a 1 week free pass. So in this one week u can turn up and try out all the faciities and classes..... and then decide. On week later, the fitness consultants will call u and ask u if u like to join.
Do u ve credit cards? Many Cards have free passes like twice a month and so on.. i think the uOB mini card got it.... but i heard that PF have completely do away with this already but i think u can still get free entry into CF.
So from the abvoe, you can have a feel of all the gyms.....
If u got credit cards, there might be some which will give good rates... asked the consultants whether got any promotion or link with credit cards or not. can also have inteerest free installment plan.
One impt thing is to "bargain". i think they are quite flexible...... esp if u look keen to join but will only do so at lessor cost....
Hope that helps and good luck. -
If you have friends who live in condo, maybe you can join them when they visit the gym? Can save money and have companion.
One stone kills 2 birds? -
IMO, CF has by far the best equipment judging by what I've seen of FF and PF about a year or more ago. However, CF is probably the worst in terms of personalised services. If you're into serious gyming, then CF is the choice, but it can get very crowded.
Chicks-wise, there are only occasional headturners in CF. I think the chicks prefer the less hardcore, more service-oriented gyms. There are many quality gays in CF though, if you're into that. -
if u want to "save" on gym gear... then join FF. They provide "free" gym gear.... and save time and effort to wash also.
but FF really look much less colorful.... becos everyone (esp the chicks) wear the same.
If chick appeal is impt,I seriously don't recommend FF.
I find the PF chicks quite ok. some of the hardcore ones really have veyy good and toned bods and dress to show off what they have. -
One thing i hate about those commercial gyms is that they are so engrossed in the science-thingy of weightlifting that it feds me up, my god.In the past times, people did not bother abt this Sh*T and yet were as strong/stronger than modern people.
Seriously i feel that in clubfitt gyms, people train more seriously and are much more dedicated.Did you know that in the CDANS strongman competition this year, much of the strongman did not have fancy gyms?They went to neighbourhood gyms like fengshan cc or yishun clubfitt and yet are quite strong.
I feel that in commercial gyms people are so obessed in clothing and men/women rather than doing their exercise seriously -
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Er.....I believe the original poster (ricardo79) is a guy...Originally posted by teasixten: -
Actually I don't know about the your advice. Not everyone joined a gym to be a champion body builder.Originally posted by subsuxor:One thing i hate about those commercial gyms is that they are so engrossed in the science-thingy of weightlifting that it feds me up, my god.In the past times, people did not bother abt this Sh*T and yet were as strong/stronger than modern people.
Seriously i feel that in clubfitt gyms, people train more seriously and are much more dedicated.Did you know that in the CDANS strongman competition this year, much of the strongman did not have fancy gyms?They went to neighbourhood gyms like fengshan cc or yishun clubfitt and yet are quite strong.
I feel that in commercial gyms people are so obessed in clothing and men/women rather than doing their exercise seriously
I for one go for classes because I enjoyed group exercise and then do a bit of weights also.
People joined gyms for different reasons. And the original poster didn't ask for the most "technically correct" gym to be a "champion". he talked about his work location and also on how to get the most value for $ gym amongst the downtown gym.
As for the ladies.... I don't join a gym for them. but hey they are a bonus mah... u also need rest between reps right? -
Actually I don't know about the your advice. Not everyone joined a gym to be a champion body builder.Originally posted by subsuxor:One thing i hate about those commercial gyms is that they are so engrossed in the science-thingy of weightlifting that it feds me up, my god.In the past times, people did not bother abt this Sh*T and yet were as strong/stronger than modern people.
Seriously i feel that in clubfitt gyms, people train more seriously and are much more dedicated.Did you know that in the CDANS strongman competition this year, much of the strongman did not have fancy gyms?They went to neighbourhood gyms like fengshan cc or yishun clubfitt and yet are quite strong.
I feel that in commercial gyms people are so obessed in clothing and men/women rather than doing their exercise seriously
I for one go for classes because I enjoyed group exercise and then do a bit of weights also.
People joined gyms for different reasons. And the original poster didn't ask for the most "technically correct" gym to be a "champion". he talked about his work location and also on how to get the most value for $ gym amongst the downtown gym.
As for the ladies.... I don't join a gym for them. but hey they are a bonus mah... u also need rest between sets.... -
I am a member of Cali. Terminating it soon.
Very crowded, have to queue for equipments,pushy sales people who pressure sell (personal experience), got foot fungus from the place (tip for you guys : wear slippers), many gays also ogling at you.
Steam bath is good though.
Yeah, use the credit cards, mini to try out. After the appeal wears off, then you'll know if it is for you.
If you are looking at $, think cali might be cheapest of the 3. But if willing to pay a little more, Planet shd give more value.
Just my 2 cents worth of opinion yeah -
yes...Originally posted by gentlerock:Er.....I believe the original poster (ricardo79) is a guy...
guys, i am a GUY...
and what i FULLY agree wif what spencer99 said
As for the ladies.... I don't join a gym for them. but hey they are a bonus mah... u also need rest between reps right? -
No, I disagree with what Spencer said. Because I join gyms to look at girls only.
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hahahaOriginally posted by gentlerock:No, I disagree with what Spencer said. Because I join gyms to look at girls only.
ok...part of reason..also watch gals work out also...hahah
their panting...sweating...ahahah...turn u on ar?
so which gym u reckon haf the most number of "pretty chicks"?
u reckon it is easy to pick up gals in gym? -
Many gyms have sexy girls what....but I know that Planet Fitness Suntec for sure has many. Join the aerobics class there.....majority girls, all sweating, panting, skin shiny, bending down, etc....Originally posted by ricardo79:hahaha
ok...part of reason..also watch gals work out also...hahah
their panting...sweating...ahahah...turn u on ar?
so which gym u reckon haf the most number of "pretty chicks"?
u reckon it is easy to pick up gals in gym?
But hor....as I said in my previous post, they're not friendly to me. If you're the good looking, well-groomed, tall and handsome type....then you'll be OK lah.