A major deterrent for most people not having a membership gyms are the PRICES! I’ve worked at Washington Sports Club, had a membership at World Gym, and met with a couple of membership consultants with all having one thing in common, high prices. Typically gyms have a high enrollment fee ($100+) and a monthly fee typically (50+), with everything added that accounts to approximately $700 plus. The World Gym Express in Upper Marlboro on the other hand is currently offering a special in which it is $80 enrollment with a $10 a month charge for 1 year with a $40 club enhancement fee. For a year it’s approximately a $240 investment towards your health. In the actual gym the equipment is mediocre (outdated) all enclosed in a small area. It has a shower, fitness food and drinks mini shop, and a stretching area with all the accessory equipment but not well put together. BUT! they are about to having major renovations underway with plans of expansion in which 70% should be completed by January 2010 and available to all members. (more…)
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