2025-01-25 – Health – www.theguardian.com
Staying committed can be pricey but here’s what leading chains offer and the ways to cut costs
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As the new year prompts another round of resolutions, and with getting fitter and healthier often topping the list, gym sign-ups soar. But with rising membership fees, staying committed may be pricey.
Leisure DB, a market intelligence company for the UK’s fitness and leisure industry, found the average cost of a gym membership in the UK is £47.24 a month, while digital bank Revolut says its customers spend an average of £118 a year on going to gyms.