What type of person would go to a fancy (and expensive) gym?

[Anonymous]

Our family membership is 325

all kinds of people go - young to old

the cars in the lot are mostly expensive ones though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are building these gyms in my area. 140,000 square feet of space with basketball courts, workout areas, pools, locker rooms, etc. the membership cost is $179 per month which includes a lot of exercise classes. I am Wondering what type of person would join a place like this? I am envisioning all young people in their 20s, skinny, and rich. What do you think? And would you join a place like this?

I go to one and I am neither young nor skinny. I go because it is close to my house and they do not charge for water aerobics. Fairfax County REC centers charge for each aerobics class. In the end, the fancy gym is less expensive and more convenient.

[Anonymous]

People with high disposable income?

If you go regularly, several times a week if not daily, it's a good value. 175 a month isn't much if you're single and have a six figure income. People get pleasure working out and if you make it part of your lifestyle then $175 a month is a very good deal.

[Anonymous]

I would join a gym like this (Lifetime) if there was one near where I lived. The sheer amount of classes (and different times) would be worth it for me.

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Anonymous wrote:I visit boutique fitness studios (I.e. soul cycle, pure barre, solid core) from time to time when they offer free classes or special deals and am fascinated by how many women in their 20s pay $150+/month for memberships. I say this as a married woman in my 20s with a pretty decent HHI.

Soul doesn’t offer memberships.

I don’t think this person really went to SoulCycle

maybe PP meant package and not membership. It's really just semantics.

you can buy different "packages" that offer a specific number of classes each month, that you can set to renew every month...which is how a membership works too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I visit boutique fitness studios (I.e. soul cycle, pure barre, solid core) from time to time when they offer free classes or special deals and am fascinated by how many women in their 20s pay $150+/month for memberships. I say this as a married woman in my 20s with a pretty decent HHI.

Soul doesn’t offer memberships.

I don’t think this person really went to SoulCycle

maybe PP meant package and not membership. It's really just semantics.

you can buy different "packages" that offer a specific number of classes each month, that you can set to renew every month...which is how a membership works too.

Yeah, that’s not how Soul works. Why do people who don’t know keep claiming that they do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are building these gyms in my area. 140,000 square feet of space with basketball courts, workout areas, pools, locker rooms, etc. the membership cost is $179 per month which includes a lot of exercise classes. I am Wondering what type of person would join a place like this? I am envisioning all young people in their 20s, skinny, and rich. What do you think? And would you join a place like this?

What type? a 53 year old woman who loves her boutique fitness studio because she's finally found THE workout that works best for her, and doesn't mind spending over $100 a month because she (okay me) has worked hard for many years, raised two children and now it's my turn to take care of herself.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I visit boutique fitness studios (I.e. soul cycle, pure barre, solid core) from time to time when they offer free classes or special deals and am fascinated by how many women in their 20s pay $150+/month for memberships. I say this as a married woman in my 20s with a pretty decent HHI.

Soul doesn’t offer memberships.

I don’t think this person really went to SoulCycle

maybe PP meant package and not membership. It's really just semantics.

you can buy different "packages" that offer a specific number of classes each month, that you can set to renew every month...which is how a membership works too.

Yeah, that’s not how Soul works. Why do people who don’t know keep claiming that they do?

well, here is Southern California you can purchase a package of classes...10 for $265 to be exact. look I've never been, it's not my "thing" - so I'm just reporting what I see on their website.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I visit boutique fitness studios (I.e. soul cycle, pure barre, solid core) from time to time when they offer free classes or special deals and am fascinated by how many women in their 20s pay $150+/month for memberships. I say this as a married woman in my 20s with a pretty decent HHI.

Soul doesn’t offer memberships.

I don’t think this person really went to SoulCycle

maybe PP meant package and not membership. It's really just semantics.

you can buy different "packages" that offer a specific number of classes each month, that you can set to renew every month...which is how a membership works too.

Yeah, that’s not how Soul works. Why do people who don’t know keep claiming that they do?

JFC, it is semantics. I am the PP who talked about the memberships. Several years ago I went to a free class at Soul in the west end. I’m not making this up. I have also bought a heavily discounted multipack to solid core, and am currently on a $99 trial month at PB. I don’t care if you have a membership or go 5x week buying individual packs - either way, it’s not cheap.

well, here is Southern California you can purchase a package of classes...10 for $265 to be exact. look I've never been, it's not my "thing" - so I'm just reporting what I see on their website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rich SAHMs with elementary-or-older kids who take lots of classes.

I used to belong to a higher-end gym in Chinatown because of the pool. (It was one of those single person swim-against-the-tide machines.) But I didn't have a locker, I just brought a lock every time.

The big splurge is the permanent locker and the classes/trainers, not general access to even a really nice gym.

Rich dads too. Like in Equinox in Bethesda. Tons of people have plenty of money and spending 200$/month on health is nothing.

[Anonymous]

I belong to a personal training gym (no monthly fee but sessions with the trainer are $$), I belong to a CC for pool in the Summer and tennis and golf all year round, and I sometimes go to Soul Cycle, Pilates Bar etc.

I’m a late 40s mom, business owner and exercise is key for my mental health so I spend a lot of $$ on it.

[Anonymous]

We belong to two. One closer to work and one closer to home. So I guess the answer is 'a person like me'?

[Anonymous]

The same people who pay 30 Dollars or more for a single class. I am amazed at how many young people, who claim to be financially strapped, pay for individual classes. To them this gym woukd be cheap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lifetime was great when the kids were little. I could put them in childcare (great staff, fun things for kids of all ages to do, and clean) while DH and I worked out, swam, got haircuts, and had lunch (not all of the same day - there is a 2hr max per day for child care.)

The outdoor pool was great in the summer - and indoor in the winter.

The kids went to camp there through elementary school and even with the monthly fee, it was cheaper than most camps. The kids loved it and it was many of the same counselors year after year.

Now that the kids are in HS and involved in so many sports and activities, we are considerng going to a gym that is closer to home for 1/4 of the cost. We don't need childcare, camps, etc and it doesn't make sense to pay $$$ for a gym.

Well now I woukd pay it : )

[Anonymous]

I am always surprised by how expensive the Y is for a family, and it’s not glamorous at all.