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.
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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.
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.
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?
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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.
Club Rules
Sportown members and other persons visiting the club must comply with these Rules during their stay on the territory of the sports and fitness center. The plastic club card is a pass to Sportown and is not transferable to another person. After concluding an agreement and receiving a club card, a new member can immediately activate it. After four days from the date of card issue, activation occurs automatically. A club member can always contact his personal manager to resolve any issues that may arise, for advice on classes, with suggestions and wishes, as well as on all other issues related to visiting the club and providing services to them.
Rights and obligations of a club member
1. Club members are obliged to observe and maintain public order and generally accepted norms of behavior, behave respectfully towards other visitors and service personnel, and avoid actions that create a danger to others.2. It is prohibited to disturb other club visitors, disturb cleanliness and order, use obscene expressions in your speech, shout and perform other actions that create inconvenience for others. 3. It is prohibited to bring, consume and distribute alcoholic drinks in the club, including low-alcohol drinks and beer, medicines, narcotic and toxic substances, as well as smoking on the club’s territory. 4. It is prohibited to be on the club premises with weapons. It is prohibited to bring into the club any types of firearms, gas or bladed weapons, ammunition, explosive, flammable, toxic or strong-smelling substances. 5. It is prohibited to wear outerwear in the club, with the exception of the foyer area. Outerwear should be left for storage in the club cloakroom. 6. In closed premises of the club you must wear removable shoes. To access the internal locker room in street shoes, you must use the shoe covers provided by the club. 7. To train in the gym, you need to change into sportswear and sneakers. To visit the pool area you must wear a swimsuit, special shoes and a swimming cap. Classes in street or beach shoes in the halls are strictly prohibited. The administration has the right not to allow a club member who comes to the gym in street shoes to participate in sports activities. 8. During training in the gym, the upper body (torso) should be covered with clothing. 9. After training, a club member is obliged to return sports equipment to a specially designated place in good condition. For loss or damage to equipment, a club member is financially liable in the amount of damage caused to the club at prices in effect at the time of compensation for damage. 10. After paying for the club card, a club member can undergo fitness testing and receive advice on functional diagnostics. 11. Before starting classes, a club member must undergo an introductory briefing and familiarize himself with the Safety Rules when using the club’s sports equipment. For club card holders that include one or more personal training sessions, the induction training may be combined with the first personal training session. 12. To store personal belongings, you must use specially equipped lockers in the locker rooms, and to store valuables, use individual safes located in the reception area. All visitors are advised to be careful about personal belongings: do not leave them unattended and do not trust them to others. 13. The use of the club’s services by persons under the age of 18 is regulated by the rules of the Sportown Children’s Club. Children and teenagers can visit the club only if accompanied by parent members of the club or an accompanying person authorized to accompany the child while he is on the club’s territory. Sportown is not responsible for children staying on the club premises without the supervision of parents or accompanying persons. 14. Children under 7 years old inclusive can change clothes in the locker room with the help of one of the parents or an accompanying person in a specially designated place. Children over 7 years old change clothes independently in the locker room according to their gender. RULES FOR USE OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES Rules for visiting the gym
1. Before starting classes in the gym, a club member must undergo an introductory briefing.
Registration for it is made by a personal manager or reception administrator.2. It is prohibited to exercise in the gym in open shoes, without shoes, or with an open torso. 3. Safety precautions for staying in the hall must be observed. It is recommended to perform exercises with maximum weights only with an instructor or a belaying partner. 4. In order to avoid injury, it is necessary to follow the basic principles of training, information about which the club member receives during the introductory briefing. If you have questions about using the equipment, you should immediately seek help from the club instructors. 5. It is prohibited to leave barbells, dumbbells and other free weights resting on walls, mirrors and other structures. Equipment must be returned to designated areas. 6. It is prohibited to move exercise equipment or throw equipment on the floor. 7. The presence of children under 14 years old in the hall is prohibited. 8. Children from 11 to 14 years old are allowed to exercise in the gym if directly accompanied by an adult and with a parent’s statement approved by the club manager, as well as within a section or personal lesson with a trainer. 9. Children over 14 years of age can exercise in the gym independently if they have a written statement from their parents, agreed upon with the gym manager, and a written opinion from a doctor. 10. The club coach has the right to interrupt a teenager’s lesson under the guidance of one of the parents or an accompanying person if safety standards are violated and harm is caused to the child’s health. 11. Club members are financially responsible for damage and loss of sports equipment belonging to the club. In the event of equipment breakdown, club members are required to inform the instructor on duty. 12. Any of the simulators may be limited for use at any time due to repairs or maintenance work. If the simulator breaks down, you must inform the instructor on duty. Repairing breakdowns on your own is prohibited. Rules for visiting the martial arts hall
1. Visiting the martial arts club hall is permitted only with sports uniform and sports shoes (sneakers, wrestling shoes, boxing shoes, etc.), except for cases provided for by the specifics of the training process.
2. The martial arts hall can be used as individual lessons in free time from group lessons and personal lessons. 3. Children are allowed to visit the martial arts hall only during personal training with a club instructor or group classes and in the presence of parents or accompanying persons. Children are not allowed to be in the martial arts hall on their own. 4. Equipment for practicing martial arts is used only in the martial arts hall; removal of equipment from the hall is prohibited. 5. All equipment used during training should be returned to its original position after training. It is not allowed to leave personal items in the hall. Rules for attending group classes
1. Group classes are held by appointment in accordance with the approved schedule.
Changes to the schedule are made unilaterally by the club administration. 2. The administration reserves the right to replace the instructor stated in the schedule and make other changes to the schedule of group classes. 3. To avoid injury, club members should attend classes that correspond to their individual level of physical fitness and cannot cause harm to health. 4. Being late for class by more than 10 minutes can be unsafe for your health. In case of such lateness, the instructor has the right not to allow the club member to attend class. 5. To attend group classes, you must wear special clothing and shoes. Visiting the hall in dirty or street shoes is prohibited. 6. During group classes, training is carried out strictly under the guidance of an instructor. You are not allowed to use your own choreography or free weights without permission from the instructor. 7. Club members are required to put away equipment after classes in specially designated areas. It is not permitted to leave personal items in the hall. 8. Attendance at group classes for adults is permitted for teenagers who have reached the age of 14, subject to a written statement from the parents, agreed upon with a fitness testing specialist, and a written opinion from a doctor. 9. The use of mobile phones during group lessons is not permitted. Personal telephones located in the hall must be turned off or switched to silent mode. 10. In group program halls, it is prohibited to independently use audio equipment and use the hall space for personal training. Rules for visiting the pool
1. Medical clearance to visit the pool is mandatory.
A club member can bring a certificate certified by a doctor’s signature and the seal of a medical institution, or undergo an examination in the functional diagnostics room in the club. The inspection takes 5-10 minutes and is carried out by appointment. 2. Club members are required to observe personal hygiene rules before visiting the pool, including taking a shower before diving into the pool, as well as after visiting the hammam and Finnish sauna. 3. Visiting the pool is permitted only if you have a bathing suit, special replacement shoes and a swimming cap. Long hair must be gathered under a swimming cap. 4. It is prohibited to move around the pool area barefoot. 5. It is prohibited to run around the pool area, jump into the water from the sides (without the permission of the instructors) and other structures surrounding the pool.6. It is prohibited to make false distress signals while in the water. 7. Hanging on track dividers is prohibited. 8. It is prohibited to bring electrical appliances, food and glassware into the aquazone. 9. The use of special equipment is permitted only with the permission of the instructor. 10. Children under the age of 14 are allowed to be in the pool area only if accompanied by adult club members. There is a special path for children to play and swim. Children from 9 to 14 years of age may be in the pool unaccompanied by an adult during a scheduled lesson, group lesson or personal training, but must be accompanied by an adult before and after the lesson. 11. During group classes in the pool, the club has the right to limit the swimming area. 12. The administration reserves the right to change the instructor stated in the schedule and make changes to the schedule of group classes. Rules for visiting the hammam and Finnish sauna
1. It is prohibited to visit the Finnish sauna and hammam while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as in the presence of a residual state of any type of intoxication.
2. The use of perfumes, creams, masks, scrubs and other cosmetic products in the hammam and Finnish sauna area, as well as any plastic items, is prohibited. 3. Eating and drinking in the hammam and Finnish sauna area is prohibited. 4. Club members are required to observe the rules of personal hygiene while visiting the hammam and Finnish sauna. Each visit must be accompanied by a mandatory shower. 5. To sit on a bench in a hammam or Finnish sauna, you must use individual towels. We strongly recommend avoiding contact with the surface of the heater - this can cause severe burns. 6. It is prohibited to cover the heater with foreign objects - this can lead to a fire. 7. It is prohibited to splash water and fragrances into the stone compartment in the Finnish sauna. 8. It is prohibited to leave children in the hammam and Finnish sauna without adult supervision. Children under 14 years of age are allowed to visit the zones only when accompanied by adult club members. The hammam is open from 7:00 to 23:00. The temperature in the zone is 35-45 C0, humidity is 75-100%, the floor and seats warm up to +38-42 degrees. The electric heater (stove) of the Finnish sauna is in working order from 07:00 to 23:00. The maximum temperature is +105 degrees. Attention! Staying in a hot sauna for too long causes your body temperature to rise, which can be hazardous to your health. Rules of the Children's Club
1. The Children's Club Card gives children from 3 to 14 years of age the right to visit the children's room, children's group entertainment activities and fitness area in accordance with the general Rules for visiting the Children's Club. 2. Children under 14 years of age can visit the club only when accompanied by parents or authorized persons at least 18 years of age (based on the parents’ application for an authorized accompanying person). 3. Children over 14 years old can visit the club independently with a written statement from their parents. In this case, the child’s compliance with these Rules is mandatory. 4. There is a special locker room for children under 7 years old. Children over 7 years old change clothes in the locker room according to their gender. For exercise, you should wear comfortable sportswear and shoes. 5. It is necessary to bring children to classes that are appropriate for the child’s age. Age restrictions are indicated in the schedule. If the student is more than 10 minutes late, the instructor has the right not to allow the child to attend class. 6. For group lessons held outside the premises of the Children's Club, parents are required to bring and pick up their child at the time established by the schedule. 7. The rules for visiting the gym for children from 11 to 14 years old are regulated in the section “Rules for visiting the pool.” 8. The rules for visiting the pool for children are regulated by the section “Rules for visiting the pool.” These Club Rules are mandatory for all club members and invited guests.
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.
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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.
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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.
Section I.3 Procedure for using funds on the Personal Account.
- 1) A Club Member, on the basis of a written application, can determine a limited circle of persons - Club Members (family members, direct relatives) for joint use of the Personal Account.
- 2) If additional services were paid for by the Club Member from the Personal Account, but were not used by him within the established time limits specified in the service agreement, the additional service is considered provided, and the amount paid for it cannot be returned to the Club Member’s Personal Account.
- 3) Funds on the Personal Account must be used during the validity period of the Agreement.
- 4) In case of prolongation of the Agreement on the same terms, the unused part of the Personal Account is transferred to the new Personal Account of the Club Member without maintaining special conditions, including additional discounts provided for in the old Agreement, in addition to the amount provided for in the new agreement.
- 5) In case of prolongation of the Agreement on different terms, the unused part of the funds is transferred to the new Personal Account of the Club Member without maintaining special conditions, including additional discounts provided for in the old Agreement. In this case, the remaining funds must be used within 3 months.
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.
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Search for trainers
Every fitness center should have at least one trainer who will help you understand the equipment and advise what exercises are necessary for a person. If an entrepreneur plans to open an entire fitness club with various group and individual courses, then he should expect to hire about 5-10 people . Most trainers receive a piece rate for the classes they conduct and the number of people they attend. This motivates you to invite new clients and talk about the fitness club on social networks. The average salary of a coach in Moscow is about 30-40 thousand rubles .
Total: from 150 thousand rubles .
