My wife likes lifetime fitness, but it's costly... We have two gym memberships

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. We will freeze the membership until we are settled in the new house. My wife thought of this example. Once our newly three-year-old is potty trained, we can have both kids on Saturday night parents night. It's close to a big shopping mall so we can go to dinner—one of my biggest concerns in traffic.

Dude, you really need to find a babysitter.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The main point of this thread seems to be how to get away from your kids as often as possible for the least amount of money.

Agree.

If that were true they would have a babysitter. They use the gym childcare to work out. You can't leave the property. I trust daycare vs babysitters any day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The main point of this thread seems to be how to get away from your kids as often as possible for the least amount of money.

Agree.

If that were true they would have a babysitter. They use the gym childcare to work out. You can't leave the property. I trust daycare vs babysitters any day.

He already said she doesn’t really work out. Mainly sits in hot tub

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The main point of this thread seems to be how to get away from your kids as often as possible for the least amount of money.

Agree.

If that were true they would have a babysitter. They use the gym childcare to work out. You can't leave the property. I trust daycare vs babysitters any day.

He already said she doesn’t really work out. Mainly sits in hot tub

Who cares? Maybe her joints hurt. I used PT exercises and sat in hot tubs when my kids were little. Pregnancy can be hard on our joints.

[Anonymous]

Lifetime is a good value for the childcare as long as it is used 10-20 hours a month. It sounds like the OP wife uses it even more than that. So, it is good value especially for access to nice pools for swimming.

We have 2 kids and take them to the pool a few times a month, it costs $6 per kid each time. We don’t belong to a gym.

The OP mentioned the drive to the lifetime from the new location. It is a factor here if driving 40 miles roundtrip in an SUV will cost at least $5 for gas. That is $60 a month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here. We will freeze the membership until we are settled in the new house. My wife thought of this example. Once our newly three-year-old is potty trained, we can have both kids on Saturday night parents night. It's close to a big shopping mall so we can go to dinner—one of my biggest concerns in traffic.

Dude, you really need to find a babysitter.

DP

On parents night out you can leave the property.

[Anonymous]

I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

People need break woman and they like to work out without kids. The quality of childcare differs. I have been happy with the gym childcare. They don't have tvs, the workers work short shifts I.e., four or less, no diaper changes. Lifetime has studio classes inside the childcare section so my kids can do gymnastics, arts and crafts, and play soccer. Those classes aren't extra. It's good for kids to adjust to being with other adults and kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

OP is home with one kid. It is hard to justify needing to spend an extra $200 month bc one gym has a better hot tub. Especially when you are one income family and on a modest income at that. The other gym has childcare too so she still gets her “break”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

OP is home with one kid. It is hard to justify needing to spend an extra $200 month bc one gym has a better hot tub. Especially when you are one income family and on a modest income at that. The other gym has childcare too so she still gets her “break”

They have two kids home during the summer. Lifetime and the y are two different things. Lifetime has classes INCLUDED in the membership so her toddler has more of a preschool experience. They have music, arts and crafts, tumbling and sports game classes INCLUDED in my membership. They also do a 3 hour parents night out once a month at my close, so my husband and I can go out to dinner. The outdoor pool is amazing. I think the membership is totally worth it as long as you're going a few times a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

Walking a stroller isn’t a good workout, period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

OP is home with one kid. It is hard to justify needing to spend an extra $200 month bc one gym has a better hot tub. Especially when you are one income family and on a modest income at that. The other gym has childcare too so she still gets her “break”

They have two kids home during the summer. Lifetime and the y are two different things. Lifetime has classes INCLUDED in the membership so her toddler has more of a preschool experience. They have music, arts and crafts, tumbling and sports game classes INCLUDED in my membership. They also do a 3 hour parents night out once a month at my close, so my husband and I can go out to dinner. The outdoor pool is amazing. I think the membership is totally worth it as long as you're going a few times a week.

Would you think this is your lifetime was 30 min away, you had a HHI of 100k, and you weren’t using it to actually work out?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

OP is home with one kid. It is hard to justify needing to spend an extra $200 month bc one gym has a better hot tub. Especially when you are one income family and on a modest income at that. The other gym has childcare too so she still gets her “break”

It depends on the area but if they live in the far out suburbs then absolutely.
I have lived in places that isolate me and wouldn't mind driving more if it means my kids have access to fun activities..
They have two kids home during the summer. Lifetime and the y are two different things. Lifetime has classes INCLUDED in the membership so her toddler has more of a preschool experience. They have music, arts and crafts, tumbling and sports game classes INCLUDED in my membership. They also do a 3 hour parents night out once a month at my close, so my husband and I can go out to dinner. The outdoor pool is amazing. I think the membership is totally worth it as long as you're going a few times a week.

Would you think this is your lifetime was 30 min away, you had a HHI of 100k, and you weren’t using it to actually work out?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised any educated person thinks that gym daycare is good for kids. It’s basically like a holding pen. Either preschool or SAHMs are better for kids. I don’t see why jogging strollers or walking with kids isn’t an option.

Dh and I work out a lot, but it’s at night when they’re asleep so that we aren’t missing more time with them.

The bolded is not the preferred option because the kids are there. Walking with kids, even in a stroller, is not a complete break that OP's wife apparently needs.

OP is home with one kid. It is hard to justify needing to spend an extra $200 month bc one gym has a better hot tub. Especially when you are one income family and on a modest income at that. The other gym has childcare too so she still gets her “break”

It depends on the area but if they live in the far out suburbs then absolutely.
I have lived in places that isolate me and wouldn't mind driving more if it means my kids have access to fun activities..
They have two kids home during the summer. Lifetime and the y are two different things. Lifetime has classes INCLUDED in the membership so her toddler has more of a preschool experience. They have music, arts and crafts, tumbling and sports game classes INCLUDED in my membership. They also do a 3 hour parents night out once a month at my close, so my husband and I can go out to dinner. The outdoor pool is amazing. I think the membership is totally worth it as long as you're going a few times a week.

Would you think this is your lifetime was 30 min away, you had a HHI of 100k, and you weren’t using it to actually work out?

Well they don’t live in the middle of nowhere because the Y, that has childcare and an indoor and outdoor pool is across the street from their (new) house