What Are the Best Gym Membership Deals and Discounts – Our Insider Tips
July 29, 2023
Just like every industry, the fitness industry often supplies niche ways to save money or experience complimentary trials of premium services like personal training or group fitness classes. The trick, however, is knowing how to recognize these deals when they come along, where to look for the best discounts, and when to check in with your local gym to see about any new promotions on the horizon.
In this article, we’ll tell you about Crunch Fitness’s different deals but also give you insider tips on how to find the best discounts with any gym membership.
Average Gym Membership Prices
Before going into the different deals and discounts to watch out for, it’s important to start with how much you should expect to pay for different gym membership packages.
Basic Membership Range
Basic packages are some of the most affordable gym memberships available and can cost as little as $9.99 monthly. Still, even cheap gym memberships should ensure excellent equipment quality, such as cardio machines and free weights, modern facilities, and top-notch customer service. A Crunch Fitness Basic monthly membership, for example, offers all of these while also allowing members to upgrade hassle-free at any time.
Medium Membership Range
Generally, a membership in the medium range will cost between $22.99 and $30.99 per month. In addition to all basic amenities, these should also include things like group fitness classes to help diversify your workout routine and keep things interesting. With Crunch’s Peak gym memberships, members gain unlimited access to moderate and large group classes and can select from nearly 70 different class types nationwide.
Advanced Membership Range
“Advanced” gym memberships usually cost slightly more than the medium range and improve on many of the same services they offer. At Crunch, our Peak Results package costs about $29.99 but includes unlimited access to all group fitness classes regardless of size, monthly guest privileges, and extra perks like tanning or hydro massages.
Premium Membership Range
Premium, or luxury, memberships are the top end of what you should expect to pay and range between $50.00 and $200.00. For these costs, members get vastly upgraded amenities and facilities such as basketball and racquetball courts, occasional free fitness training, and the best exercise equipment possible. In this range, Crunch Signature locations offer some of the biggest bang for your buck without costing as much as some of the pricier “premium” memberships.
Refer-a-Friend Deals
Refer-a-friend deals are both the most common and most diverse type of deals when it comes to gym memberships, so it’s a safe bet that even the most affordable gyms will have some kind of option available.
What to Expect from Referring Friends
While almost every gym offers a refer-a-friend deal, most gyms offer different perks or rewards for referring a new member. Crunch Fitness, for example, offers a $20.00 gift card for you and a $10.00 gift card for the referred member, with no limit to the number of people you can refer.
Other gyms may offer a one-time discount on monthly membership costs or “gym bucks” redeemable for services such as personal training sessions. Regardless of which it is, referring new members is one of the most reliable ways to get discounts on your gym membership.
Why You Should Workout with Friends
Even beyond deals, discounts, and other monetary bonuses, bringing a friend to the gym can have enormous benefits, from having a trusted spotter on certain lifts to having someone who can push you through especially challenging cardio sessions. These benefits are so well documented, in fact, that even the Center for Disease Control suggests bringing a buddy along when you hit the gym!
New Year’s Deals
According to several studies, almost 13% of every year’s new gym sign-ups happen in January, a statistic that is likely driven by the new member discounts widely available throughout the industry. Usually, these kinds of deals can include everything from a drastically reduced annual fee to new-member bonuses like sessions with personal trainers or free group fitness classes.
Keep in mind that most gyms offer different New Year’s deals every year, so check in every December to see what perks you might otherwise miss out on.
Free Trials
Typically, gyms use free trials as a way to convince prospective members that their services are worth the investment. Important to note, however, is that these deals only work if the gym membership is actually providing good value. Otherwise, trial members can simply enjoy the free workout and be on their way.
Free Membership Trial
The simplest type of free trial is a free trial membership, and most established gyms will offer this in some way or another. To start, prospective members just choose a gym near them, fill out an online form, then enjoy free time testing out a gym’s cardio equipment, free weights, or amenities. At the end of the trial, you can either decide to upgrade to a month-to-month membership or walk away with no strings attached.
Free Class Trial
Group fitness classes are some of the best value you can get from any gym membership, so most gyms actively try to have members sample different classes for themselves. At Crunch Fitness, we recognize this fact more than most, which is why we maintain a constantly-updated list of nearly 70 group classes, each with its own unique spin on fitness.
To help show both new and existing members the benefits of these classes, we offer a 1-day trial pass for unlimited classes. That way, you can experience everything we have to offer and decide for yourself whether you want to upgrade to a Peak or Peak Results membership.
Free Personal Training
Some of the best gym memberships will offer a complimentary personal training session to help new members get acquainted with the facilities, establish fitness goals, and feel more comfortable in their new gym.
Crunch Fitness, for instance, offers a free CrunchOne Kickoff session where we pair each new member with a dedicated personal trainer. That way, you can get right into the swing of things and start seeing results that much faster.
How to Find Gym Deals Near You
Even without discounts or bonuses, it’s entirely possible to find high-value gym memberships that won’t break the bank. When you add on these bonuses, however, you can maximize your return on investment and get the best results possible for every dollar you spend.
At Crunch Fitness, we’re constantly looking for new ways to offer value to our members. So, while we offer all of the deals listed in this article throughout the year, make sure to always check back on our website or with your local Crunch to see about any promotions they may be running. That way, you won’t miss out on trying new things without spending more, and potentially find ways to improve your monthly membership that much more.
Crunch promotes a culture of positivity, inclusivity, and fun with no judgments by providing an environment for all individuals regardless of their health and fitness goals. Find a Crunch gym near you to try our free trial membership, or join Crunch now.
