The Best Ways to Save on Your Gym Membership
Whether you're a gym newbie or a seasoned gym-goer, we've put together our top ways to save on your gym membership.
Ask for a Trial or Day Pass
Try out the gym facilities and equipment without the commitment of a monthly or yearly cost with a trial or day pass. Maximise your savings by trying out multiple gyms with their free day passes to find your best fit.
Search for day passes by checking gym websites. You can find free gym passes for one day or even 7 days at sites like Anytime Fitness. If you know somebody who goes to a gym, it’s worth asking if they can get you a gym day pass as most gyms will offer free day passes to friends or family.
Refer a Friend
If you have a friend who is a fellow gym-goer, you can save money by using a referral code. At Village Gym, when a friend referral is made you’ll both get £10 credit to use at selected retailers.
PureGym’s bring-a-friend scheme means your friends can bring a friend up to four times a month.
Student Discounts & Memberships
Don’t let a student budget stop you from smashing your health goals. Check whether your local gyms offer student discounts to help cut costs.
In the past, we’ve seen discounts at Pure Gym including 30% off your first 6 months and 10% off monthly memberships at the gym group. It’s worth checking the likes of Student Beans and UNiDAYS too.
Senior, Healthcare, & Military Discounts
It’s always worth searching online to find a gym that offers these types of discounts. At gyms like Better, senior discounts are available for those who are aged 66 or over. They also run senior clubs and classes.
For NHS workers, don’t miss sites like Health Service Discounts where you can find a variety of discounts to help you save on your fitness journey. What’s more, military workers can enjoy discounted memberships at the likes of PureGym with their defence discount service.
Free Personal Trainer Session
At The Gym Group, you can book a free PT session within 60 days of joining. Simply log into your membership online or via the app to select your date. You can sign up for one free trial and you won’t be locked into a contract.
It’s worth noting that small-group PT sessions usually cost less than one-on-one personal training sessions. If you know a friend who wants to join a session too, you can go together and keep costs low.
Freeze Your Membership
If you’re going on holiday or taking a break from working out, opt to freeze your membership to you don’t lose money. Most gyms will allow you to freeze or pause your membership, although it’s worth checking if there is a fee.
Compare Different Gyms
Compare the difference in pricing between gyms, as well as factors like free parking, classes, swimming pool and sauna access, gym hours, and location. Some gym memberships are not as flexible (such as Fitness First and David Lloyd) so pay attention to the terms and conditions.
Consider Cost Per Visit
We’d recommend working out the cost-per-visit of each gym. This will depend on how much you pay monthly for your gym membership, and how much you are willing to visit the gym. For example, if you spend £18.99 a month and visit your gym 3 x a week then each visit will cost you approximately £1.47 per visit.
Committing to the Gym
Be realistic with the time you can dedicate to the gym and consider if you can budget for this. You can always check our gym retailer discount codes for further savings. If you’re looking to look the part too, we have lots of activewear brand discount codes to help you look and feel comfortable in the gym.
Most Affordable Gym Memberships
Some of the most affordable gyms that we would recommend include: Pure Gym, The Gym Group, Hussle, Anytime Fitness, JD Gyms, and Better.
I’ve been the Health and Beauty Editor here at MyVoucherCodes since March 2022. I love writing, and I’ve been doing it since my second year of university back in 2019, and what I love to write about most is beauty, skincare, health, protein, and wellness. On top of my work for MyVoucherCodes, I have a lifestyle blog on social media.
In my spare time, I enjoy heading to the gym, watching Love Island, and spending some time with a good book. I also have a degree BA degree in Creative Writing and English Literature from Bath Spa University.