United States being entrenched in a deep recession. It may be some years before things turn around, and because of that we suffer bad from the extended recession. Financial effects of recession are fairly well known and include things such as job losses, and increases in foreclosures and bankruptcies. But not all of the side effects of recession involve finances.
People generally see gym memberships as a good investment and a good way to stay fit. But gym memberships often put a dent in your wallet without doing anything for your personal fitness. Here are the three top reasons to cancel your gym membership and find other ways to stay in shape. If you know you can’t afford the gym, why keep paying for it! Let’s get smart here, how much do you use the gym and are you really getting the results your looking for? Or maybe it’s a luxury escape. If money is no problem than by all means keep the membership, If money is an issue than here is the solution.
1. The average gym membership costs $50-100 per month, plus membership or setup fees up to $200 depending on which gym you join. That means that an average year of gym membership can be costing you well over a thousand dollars a year, and I didn’t include personal training sessions. This can put a huge dent in your budget, especially if both you and your spouse have memberships. If you're a dedicated exerciser, see what materials you might need to keep in shape on your own. If you love weight lifting, for example, invest in some free weights.
2. There is little time in our busy lives to use the gym. Many people buy gym memberships as part of a New Year's resolution to stay fit and then find that they don't have the time to use it as much as they should. But canceling the membership feels like giving up; and so people keep the memberships and keep promising themselves that they'll make time to go, only to see their money go to waste. Gyms depend on this kind of attitude to make their money. If you don't have the time to go to the gym, ever thought about working out at home? Have you seen infomercials for P90X and Insanity these have become the recession solution to saving money, while at the same time keeping you fit.
3. It's easier to stay motivated when you workout with friends - but what friend wants to be roped into also paying hundreds of dollars a year for a membership she probably won't use to its fullest? not to mention getting out of a gym member is a battle in it’s self. Instead of spending the money, find a friend and do some exercising on your own. Visiting www.supersamfitness.com you can find the latest fitness programs like P90X, Insanity, Chalene Extreme, Slim in 6,10 minute trainer and more. These program are a fraction of the cost of a gym membership and can get you the results you are looking for in the comfort of your own home. If you know how to push play than you have taken the first step to continuing getting into shape.
It's easy to avoid wasting money by not buying into the gym membership craze. All you really need is to be honest with yourself. Will you really use the membership enough to justify what you're paying, or are you just promising to stay in shape in order to make yourself feel better? Exercising on your own takes some more motivation, but you can get the same results for a fraction of the cost instead of on going membership fees. The important thing is that, whether or not you keep with it, will it save you money.
