A beautiful and healthy body is now in fashion. The dream of ideal forms is increasingly pushing both men and women to go on diets, lead a healthy lifestyle and go to the gym.
But isn’t this too expensive a pleasure, as is commonly believed? The cost of classes in a fitness club and their effectiveness are the topic of our article.
Why go to the gym?
Many people think, why simply waste money and time, if now on the Internet you can find a huge number of sets and complexes for all muscle groups. After all, in this case, you won’t have to spend money on the cost of fitness training, and the result will be the same.
You are right, but only partly. Classes and training at home can only be effective if you have been involved in sports for many years or are an instructor yourself.
In other cases, even no matter how thoroughly and thoroughly they explain on video how to perform this or that exercise, you still will not be able to repeat it with the required accuracy. Therefore, the control of the coach and his clear instructions are important.
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The sports complex named after V.I. Alekseev offers to purchase gym memberships. Classes are held within the walls where many years of traditions have not been lost. They were laid by the founder of the famous Zenit athletics school, whose name the sports complex bears. Here the coaching style of individual work with the athlete is preserved based on explanation, discussion and demonstration. A sporty atmosphere, sincere joy in the achievements of others, and the goodwill of others motivate us to overcome difficulties and strive to achieve our goals faster. Physical activity is combined with psychological comfort. Communication with like-minded people creates conditions for making new acquaintances and making new friends. All together contributes to the inevitable achievement of high results in self-improvement.
Additional motivation
Yes, yes, that's it. Paying the cost of a fitness card for several months or a year will be an additional motivation not to slack off and go to workouts responsibly.
When we are at home, we will always find an excuse for why today we cannot devote time to our body.
Too tired, too busy day, or vice versa, some holiday.
Do you recognize yourself? And when you know that a coach is waiting for you in the gym, who will clearly remain dissatisfied and even slightly shame you for your omissions, the responsibility increases and willy-nilly, you take your bag and go.
Therefore, if you really want results, and not just excuses for why this is so, then pay the full cost of fitness per month, or even for six months, and go ahead to get the body of your dreams.
A fitness expert tells how to work out in the gym without a club card
Moscow 24 columnist, sports expert and TV presenter Eduard Kanevsky told how you can save money on visiting a fitness club.
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The desire to save money is absolutely normal for every person, especially if there is no firm certainty whether he will use this or that service after the purchase. At the same time, a large number of people still throw money away. Therefore, it is not surprising that the modern fitness industry receives the lion's share of its income from clients who purchase club cards and visit the gym at most several times a year, but at the same time renew their subscription again next year.
And there is no difference in the level of the club: premium segment, business class or economy. If a person is lazy to train, no amount of money will force him to do it. Well, if you are still serious about the training process, let's figure out how you can save on club services, especially if you plan to train personally.
More than 50% of clients who have purchased a fitness club membership visit it extremely rarely or not at all. Many of them, wanting to return at least some money, put their cards up for sale, naturally, at a good discount. So if you are interested in a specific establishment, find the club forum or look at private advertisements on well-known resources where you can find a subscription at a good discount.
On thematic forums, people often join groups to purchase cards at a rate for corporate clients or mini-groups. As a rule, discounts on such cards reach 30%.
Another traditional way to buy a subscription cheaper is to go to training in the morning, since these cards are cheaper, unlike those that have access for the whole day.
But what you definitely shouldn’t do is buy a season ticket (with a good pre-sale discount) from a club that hasn’t opened yet. As practice shows, even large network players never launch new establishments on time, and there are dozens of cases where the club did not open at all (and the money for pre-purchased passes was never returned).
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Also, many clubs hold promotions to increase demand for personal training. For example, when you purchase a block of training (usually 10 classes), you are given a discount on a subscription or given the opportunity to visit the club for free.
The main problem of any fitness room is the club card system. That is, by purchasing a subscription, the client is forced to receive a number of additional services, such as group lessons, visiting a sauna or swimming pool. But not all visitors need this, especially those who purposefully go either to a specific lesson or to train with a personal trainer. Why pay for a dozen services that you don’t use at all?
It is for this reason that clubs began to appear in Moscow where they sell subscriptions to specific destinations. Separately, you can purchase access to only the gym, swimming pool or yoga classes, Pilates and so on.
But the most convenient format for clients who prefer personal training are platforms where you can pay only for the services of a trainer without purchasing a subscription at all. In this case, the coach is not an employee of the club, since he himself is a subtenant and pays a certain amount for each client.
There are many advantages to this format. Firstly, the client saves money on the subscription. Also, he is not tied to a specific place, if visiting the club suddenly becomes inconvenient. In addition, you can easily bargain on the cost of payment, since the trainer himself determines the price of his services.
But there is one serious drawback to such training: if you are injured during a lesson, you will almost certainly not be able to make a claim to the trainer, since you voluntarily agreed to his services without any signed agreement. Essentially, the responsibility for your health lies on your shoulders. Therefore, before you start training with a trainer you found on the Internet or who was recommended to you by friends, be sure to find out if he has a specialized education and a state certificate in the discipline you need.
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Unfortunately, among trainers you can run into outright scammers. They come to work at the club, gather a small base of clients, charge them money for a block of personal training, and then disappear forever, changing their phone number and other coordinates. Moreover, over 16 years of working in the industry, I have heard dozens of such stories.
The only way to protect yourself from deceivers, especially if you don’t know the person well, is to pay for one-time lessons or transfer money strictly to a card with personal details, including if the trainer works as a self-employed person.
Training should bring you pleasure not only from the process and the result, but also from the visit in general. And how much money you spend on fitness certainly affects your desire to go there. Therefore, before buying a subscription or coaching services, be sure to calculate everything in order to make the right choice.
What affects the cost of fitness classes?
If you have at least once gone or at least found out the cost of fitness with or without a pool, then you know that each club has different prices. What does this depend on?
Firstly, from development and network. If this is a single gym, then the prices are likely to be a little higher.
Just like the overly popular and promoted network.
But, at the same time, large fitness networks that have club branches in all cities often offer various lucrative promotions and discounts. For example, you will save a lot if you pay for a subscription for several months or a year at once.
Secondly, from the location. The closer to the center and the better the transport interchange, prices will be higher.
So, for example, classes in a fairly good and modern club on the outskirts of the city will cost much less than similar ones in the heart.
Thirdly, the professionalism of the staff. Vip class clubs employ only real professionals - masters of sports and bodybuilders, for whom training is the meaning of life.
It’s very good to work with such guys, because with their energy they perfectly spur and motivate their students
In simple, “disposable” centers, most often those who work are those who have completed instructor courses, and in the best case, graduated from a university with a degree in physical education.
But you should understand that even with such trainers, the effectiveness of training will be higher than if you work on your own.
Fourthly, it depends on the conditions. Modern equipment, repairs and the availability of additional services, for example, a swimming pool, bathhouse, massage and beauty salon at the center, significantly affect the cost.
Therefore, if your goal is solely to sweat during training and that’s it, choose a less advanced club in order to save money.
Six main signs of a pumped-up gym
1. Zoning The gym at the Alekseev Sports Complex is divided into three zones, taking into account the diversity of training and varying degrees of physical activity. 1. Cardio zone. Aimed at increasing the body's endurance, strengthening/developing cardiovascular activity, losing weight, and preparing for upcoming strength training. Beginners' classes begin in this area. Cardio zone equipment: - treadmills; — rowing machines; — exercise bikes; — steppers; — elliptical trainers; - bicycle ergometers. All devices are equipped with special analyzers to monitor physical condition and technical parameters (movement speed, pulse, calories burned, etc.).
2. Free weights area. Their purpose in the gym is to set up techniques, load all muscle groups to improve physical condition. It is called so because in the design of the simulators all the elements are removable: they can be removed, put on, changed.
Free weight machines: - 25 bench press and squat racks; — 44 exercise machines with a set of discs from 5 to 50 kg; - rows of dumbbells - 80 pairs. Each weight ranges from one and a half to 75 kg; — weights 36, 32, 24, 16 kg. 3. Strength training area. It builds muscle mass by targeting muscles or muscle groups. For professional athletes and people with a high level of physical fitness, including young ladies (including special women's exercise equipment). True, girls can visit the sports complex and fitness club.
2. Equipping with exercise machines The strength zone is equipped with famous world brands in the field of fitness - 77 exercise machines for all muscle groups: - ProfiGym - Russia; — Technogym – Italy; — Gervasport – Spain; — Precor, CYBEX, Star Trac, Paramount Fitness, Octane Fitness, Hammer Strength, Hoist, Johnson, TRX – USA; — HBP – Poland; — Body Solid – Taiwan; — Kettler – Germany; — GRÜN SPORT – Czech Republic.
The selection of devices takes into account the opinions, wishes, and recommendations of visitors. Exercise machines that are in great demand are duplicated, so even during peak hours there are no queues for them. The gym has punching bags for striking and adding variety to the workout. 3. Personal trainer Every person comes to the gym to achieve their specific goals. One needs to get rid of extra pounds. Another is to improve health. The third is to develop general muscle functionality. The fourth is to make the body sculpted. In any case, the effectiveness of the classes is ensured by a personal instructor. He works with beginners according to a special program. In the gym of SK them. IN AND. Alekseev is served by experienced trainers and instructors, high-class specialists, masters and candidates for master of sports, members of Russian national teams. You can also buy a subscription for individual lessons to the Russian champion in powerlifting. 4. Wide selection of subscriptions Various options for gym memberships are offered - for individual classes or classes in groups of up to 10 people. You can view the full list of subscriptions by clicking on the link ➥PRICE LIST OF THE GYM Main types of subscriptions: - one-time visit, student, parent; — subscriptions for 2–16 classes per month, unlimited for a month; — quarterly and semi-annual subscriptions; - yearly subscriptions. The price of the subscription includes: unlimited duration of training, combining strength and striking training on boxing bags, warm-ups in the athletics arena, and a visit to the sauna. 5. Additional services Classes with subscriptions in the gym of the Sports Complex named after. IN AND. Alekseev provides the opportunity to visit the gym and conduct other training for an additional fee. Those who prefer to run not on a training track, but in the fresh air, can warm up at the ⚐ATHLETICS ARENA. Or take up game sports - mini-football, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball. On the territory of the sports complex there is a cafe with sports nutrition and a specialized department store. A wonderful environment for relaxation after sports - with saunas, a solarium, beauty and massage studios - provide an opportunity to take a break from high stress and temporarily escape the bustle of the city. 6. Competitive advantages There are five main advantages of Alekseev Insurance Company over its close competitors. 1. Convenient location in the Vyborg district, 200 m from the Kalininsky district: views of the Olginsky ponds, a forest park, proximity to the metro, private parking. 2. High quality services with a license to provide them. 3. Ample opportunities and complete freedom in choosing a subscription. 4. Flexible pricing policy. 5. The club's opening hours are daily from 06:00 am to 01:00 am.
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Cost of a fitness club subscription
Once you have found a suitable sports center that suits you in all respects, the choice moves on to which subscription is best to choose.
Of course, the club managers will definitely tell you about super simulators or amazing classes using a special technique, which are now at a discount.
But remember, often, a subscription is just the tip of the iceberg, which includes additional paid services in addition to the basic cost.
It can be:
Towels. It is common practice for trainees to be provided with towels bearing the club logo.
But some establishments prefer to rent them out for what seems like a ridiculous fee, about fifty rubles. It seems like a small thing, but if you train twice a week, you’ll spend about five thousand on it a year.
Personal locker rental. Of course, no one is forcing this service on you. If you want, pay, if not, carry the uniform with you every time.
But, if you decide to get personal storage space, that will also increase your subscription by 10-15 thousand rubles per year.
Subscription freezing. This service can be either paid or included in the price of the club card itself.
Additional services: bathhouse, solarium and beauty salon.
As a rule, when purchasing a subscription to classes, such options are already included in the price. But it is not uncommon to find that you have to pay extra for this.
Fitness bracelet cost. Some clubs provide such devices for an additional fee (for rent) so that you can better control your lifestyle and mobility.
Expert advice: how to choose a fitness club
1. Location.
It’s good if it’s convenient and quick for you to get to the hall. If you drive, pay attention to whether there is parking near the fitness center. Many halls are rented in shopping and business centers - they can be a stone's throw from your place of work.
2. Services.
It’s convenient when a fitness club has everything in one place - from group classes, independent visits to the gym and ending with a swimming pool, solarium, massage, nail and SPA services. It is also important for many to have a fitness bar and cafe: it is not always possible to take containers and a shaker with sports nutrition. For moms and dads, a children's room will be very useful to take the child with them and not bother the nannies or grandparents.
3. Coach.
I strongly recommend choosing a trainer to create an individual training and nutrition program so as not to harm your body. You can choose an instructor based on merit, certificates from the place of training, and, oddly enough, by appearance - a shoemaker without boots would be out of place here. To begin with, it’s better to take a trial training session in case the instructor isn’t right for you.
4. Hall.
Before taking a membership, ask for a tour and tell you about the club. Pay attention to the well-chosen simulators and their variety, the size of the room for group programs and its contents. If in doubt, use a guest visit.
5. Price.
Many gyms offer all-inclusive annual or family memberships, which are beneficial. Be sure to ask your sales manager if there are any discounts or special offers. Check at work too: some companies pay for fitness for their employees.
Group and personal training with a trainer
Therefore, it is important to be careful and carefully study the contract before signing, so that hidden fees and other pitfalls do not put you in a dead end in the future. Check everything that is included in the price and what you will have to pay extra for.
Remember, too low a price for a subscription should be alarming, because as a rule, additional costs are “hidden” behind it.
What is the cost of classes with a fitness instructor and does it make sense?
There is only one answer - definitely yes. Individual classes with a fitness instructor are the key to success and a gorgeous body.
It would seem that such simple exercises as squats or lunges can also be done in different ways. But to do it correctly, so that the load and impact is on the required muscle group, the instructions of experienced trainers will help.
The price of such classes varies, starting from eight thousand rubles per year for the simplest, basic subscription.
