Over the last few years many 'budget' gyms have sprung up in the UK with very cheap gym membership and 24 hour access such as Pure Gym and The Gym. These gyms offer membership for as little as £15.99 a month because they do not employee reception staff and do not provide facilities such as steam rooms, saunas, swimming pools and jacuzzis.
Although these budget gyms are becoming increasingly popular, there is still room in the market for the rest of the competition such as Virgin Active Health Clubs, LA Fitness, David Lloyd and Nuffield Health gyms where members like to have the additional facilities to workout as well as unwind and relax, offering more of a spa experience. Nuffield Health Norwich, Sheffield, Edinburgh and Liverpool are particularly popular amongst gym users.
There are still many good offers and discounts out there on gym membership outside of the budget gym chains, plus companies such as Groupon, Red Letter Days and Living Social offer daily deals on fitness classes and guest memberships. PayasUgym has also entered the market by providing a no contract and no cancellation fees flexible pay as you go gym membership which is becoming increasingly popular when people's lives are so hectic and unpredictable, often a contract gym membership can be the wrong option for you.
In this article I am going to introduce you to some gym membership discounts which you may wish to consider depending on your personal circumstances.
LA Fitness is one of the most used gym chains in the UK with over 80 clubs nationwide and over 220,000 members. Popular venues include LA Fitness Holborn and Marylebone in London, Brighton, Oxford and Glasgow however the gyms are spread throughout the UK from Southampton to Belfast. Spaces are designed as places you want to go with the feel of a health club, rather than a vacuous warehouse space filled with treadmills, perfect for both your physical and mental health. As recognition of this, LA Fitness was awarded the UK's Number 1 Health and Fitness brand in 2019 as voted for by the Fitness Industry Association.
At LA Fitness health clubs you can find:
The LA Fitness 1 day guest pass can be used by you, friends, a partner or family. Anyone can sign up for the pass, all you (or someone else) has to do is enter details such as name, email, gender and the nearest club, hit submit and details will be sent about how to use the 1 day guest pass, it is as simple as that!
1 voucher can be used per person and is for over 18s only.
Nuffield Health are one of the most used gym chains in the UK and their facilities tend to include a swimming pool. You can take part in a gym class or use one of their gyms by snapping up a Nuffield Health free guest pass to try out a facility at no cost to you. All you need to do is complete a simple guest pass form on the Nuffield Heath website and then go along to your chosen gym to use the facilities.
Find my nearest Nuffield Health gym and claim a free gym pass.
PayasUgym.com is the first ever website and iPhone application that allows customers to search for local gyms and buy pay as you go gym membership passes at a discounted rate (up to 60% from what you'd pay at the gym).
Launched in January 2019, PayasUgym offer over 100 gyms in London and, overall, 550+ gyms throughout the UK. I have actually used PayasUgym myself when living temporarily in a town for 3-4 weeks. I didn't want to get a 3 month gym membership so I bought pay as you go gym passes via the really easy to use iPhone app. The cost of a single session at the gym I went to was £7.20 but with my PayasUgym pass I only had to pay £6.00!
With PayasUgym, you pay into an online account and then turn up to any gym and pay as you go at a cheaper rate. This is the perfect business model for someone who cannot always go to the gym 3+ times a week because they never know how busy they will be on a day to day and week by week basis. It is also perfect for someone who, as was my living situation, moves between towns and cities either for leisure or work but who still wants to be able to workout and keep fit. Gym contracts are usually a minimum of 3 months, with PayasUgym there are no contracts, just buy your pass, turn up at the gym and use the facilities at a discounted rate!
So with PayasUgym:
Here is a quote for a customer:
"PayasUgym.com is an ingenious idea. I have recently heard of it on the radio and found out more on the internet. It is great for people with unpredictable work / location, for people easily bored with one place & for people afraid to commit to a long term contracts in this unpredictable world! Excellent idea indeed!"
PayasUgym also frequently offer discount codes such as a free pass for new customers and free credit which you can find on our PayasUgym discount codes page.
If you would like to explore other gyms to see who can provide the perfect place for you to workout in your local area or close to your place of work, we recommend visiting TheGymWebsite.
At TheGymWebsite.co.uk, you have access to discounted gym membership online with the largest selection of gyms and health clubs nationwide including big brands like Fitness First, LA Fitness, LivingWell, Spirit Health, Barcelo and many more. We have heard about people already using the website and saving up to £10 a month on their gym membership simply by visiting thegymwebsite rather than going direct to the gym company. All it takes is a few clicks, you just need to enter your postcode to find the gym nearest to you and then click on the relevant link provided.
TheGymWebsite is the ONLY website which sells membership for a range of clubs - clubs include independent clubs, High Street names, public sector clubs as well as country clubs and Spa's. You can save up to 40% on membership subscriptions and contracts are mainly short term from two weeks to six months. They also offer a 10 day money back guarantee if you are not happy with the gym you have selected.
Daily deal websites such as Groupon and Living Social plus experience day websites such as Red Letter Days all offer plenty of discounts on gym membership, gym classes, free experience days and more.
Groupon have bought out MyCityDeal.co.uk and are now the largest group discount company in the world offering daily deals in all sectors. Groupon health and fitness daily deals cover spa experiences, leisure, discount gym membership and sporting activities. With huge discounts of up to 70% and regular discounts on spa days and gym experiences, we would recommend that you sign up to their regular e-newsletters where you can also earn money by referring a friend.
Living Social health and fitness local deals and offers are snapped up by millions of UK subscribers every day. They now have over 46 million members in 25 countries globally, offering cut price deals on gym memberships, top spa experience days, fitness classes and more for men, women and families. Like Groupon, they also have an e-newsletter which lets you know about the latest deals and discounts which we would recommend you sign up to.
Lastly, experience day websites such as Red Letter Days are another great resource for discounted leisure activities and spa days. To back this up, they are currently (at the time of writing) offering 50% off a full day fitness session including lunch for 2 people at Hillmotts in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, reduced from £198 to just £99. Experiences such as this are perfect as gifts on birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and festivities such as Christmas or just as a present to treat yourself, a partner, friend or member of your family.
Hillmotts Luxury Retreat is set in 2,000 acres of countryside estate where there is the opportunity to enjoy a day of TRX training conducted by fully qualified personal trainers, a one hour circuit session and a challenging Zumba workout. After lunch you will receive a talk about fitness and nutrition before taking a power walk or jog around the Hilmotts estate. The day ends with a personalised one month exercise and nutrition plan being given to you for use at home.