Members Only! Joining a Gym

Members Only! Joining a Gym

So you’ve decided that watching TV sports is fine for Saturday afternoons, but instead of becoming a couch potato, you’d like to do something active to stay in shape. Maybe you prefer building muscle strength to improving your grip on the snack bowl… If you can’t work a sports team into your schedule, you can always join a gym. There you’ll find all the fitness equipment you need to work out. Most gyms have special pricing plans that allow you to come in as many times as you’d like. You can do your own thing or join classes.

You can even get a personal trainer to help with an individual plan. Many gyms even have a pool, and, of course, they all have locker rooms for changing and storing your stuff, as well as showers. Believe us: the people sitting next to you on the bus will be very happy you took a shower after your workout!

LARRY: Hi. Fitness World Gym. Larry speaking. How can I help you?

LIA: Yes, I’d like some information on your gym memberships, please.

LARRY: Sure. We have two different types of membership: You can pay as you go, where you pay $5 every time you want to use the facilities and $5 for every class you attend. Then there’s the monthly plan where you pay a flat rate of $45 per month. With the monthly plan, you can come in as often as you want and go to as many classes as you want. Both plans require an annual fee.

LIA: Sounds good. What equipment do you have?

LARRY: All the usual stuff. We have a cardio room with treadmills, ellipticals, all that kind of stuff; a weight room with all sorts of weight machines and free weights.

LIA: What classes can I take?

LARRY: We have yoga, pilates, aerobics . . . There’s a whole bunch of them. Check out our website for information on the class schedules.

LIA: Is there a pool?

LARRY: No, but we do have a sauna, café, and babysitting facilities.

LIA: That’s great! What about the hours?

LARRY: We’re open every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Would you like me to schedule a tour for you?

LIA: Hey great. Can you throw in a free day pass too?

LARRY: Sure. Drop in anytime, and I’ll give you a day pass.