Are people stretching themselves to join premium gyms?
Posted by Traditional_Jam421@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 39 comments
I joined a premium gym recently. Primarily due to the weight selection being better than some of the more affordable 24 hour gyms around which are at a fraction of the cost.
I’m fortunate enough to earn above the national median and am financially comfortable but even then it took some convincing to pay £160 for the gym. But on my first visit I saw a few folks who were probably minimum wage workers or not far above it like DHL delivery staff etc. which made me think how folks are able to afford something that would be seen as expensive and a luxury
alanm1986@reddit
Well my comment was removed by moderators for being honest, I dont look down on anyone no matter where they work, im a higher rate tax payer myself, only called OP a wanker
Leonichol@reddit
!dick
True_Platypus_1671@reddit
Most people are financially irresponsible, some people are wealthier than they look, some people make it work by cutting other expenses
Important-Plane-9922@reddit
Bold to say that most are financially irresponsible.
True_Platypus_1671@reddit
Not in that gym. Most people in general are.
Important-Plane-9922@reddit
I think that’s a wild thing to say. But maybe I’m just around sensible people and am a little naive
Parking-Tip1685@reddit
People like you are the reason cheaper gyms are more popular, nobody wants to work out near a snob.
Trying out a nice cheap, working class boxing or MMA gym would do you the world of good.
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alanm1986@reddit
Like DHL delivery staff, you sound a right wanker
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404pbnotfound@reddit
How much do DHL drivers make?
alanm1986@reddit
No idea but its none of my concern :)
farr2211@reddit
Translation of the post: I pay £160 a month I don’t want to see the working class like delivery drivers in my gym
ShufflingToGlory@reddit
£160 p/w or p/m?
mward_shalamalam@reddit
No one’s paying £640 a month for the gym, mate…
ShufflingToGlory@reddit
The guy is a banking MD according to his recent posts. I don't know what sort of shit the wealthy waste their money on!
Logical_fallacy10@reddit
I think they stretch their finances to be able to be part of the exclusive club. We see this with many people living beyond their means. And yes it is annoying to have to be around them. There should be a requirement on income to join those clubs.
whatmichaelsays@reddit
Judgemental stuff aside, different people value different things.
If you value your health or the environment in which you work out in, you might dedicate more of your income to that, and less to things you don't value.
I, for example, can afford to buy much more expensive clothes than I typically wear, because I just don't see the value in designer gear - you'd probably look at me and think I worked for DHL or something.
No-Translator5443@reddit
Yes my gym is soo premium im the only member
AkraStar@reddit
What's stretching themselves thin? You know nothing about their lives. For me, I spend a lot of money on my gyms, because that is what I like to do, and I like the things I like. So, for me my priority is the gym. I don't go out drinking, I rarely go out for food, I don't drink tea/coffee, I don't have SKY or any other TV package. For me, the gyms are worth the expense. The other things are not.
It's an investment in both my physical and mental health.
Can honestly say I've never looked at anyone in the gym and deemed them too poor to be there, wtf.
Arbycutter@reddit
Downvoted for whatever cunty thing you’re trying to do here
Excellent_Spare_2239@reddit
"Poor people? Spending money?
How DARE they??"
SpareSurprise1308@reddit
For £160 a month I'd expect it to be perfectly clean all times, pool availbility at all times and a muscular spanish man named fernado waiting to give me a massage after every workout + happy ending.
takesthebiscuit@reddit
I only pay £40 for my gym it’s really good but because it’s down a really rutted road members have to fork out £1000 a month for a Range Rover to access it.
£1040 for gym membership but it keeps out the oiks perfect place for filming my ticktocks
TheRebelPercy@reddit
Are you gauging what people do for a living from the way they look? This sounds like an article from The Telegraph.
Can Gemma who works at Asda not have nice things?
GeggingIn@reddit
Be honest, is this rage bait?
PristineKoala3035@reddit
😂Jacked DHL worker stole his girl so he’s spreading propaganda
ItsGoodToChalk@reddit
Joined my local little muscle gym first £30 per month. No frills, but all equipment for strength-training is there.
My partner pays £60 for his gym further up the road, purely because he likes the sauna and steam room.
Secure-Property4926@reddit
How do you identify minimum wage workers in a gym? You sound like a bit of a twat to be honest
DTH2001@reddit
Stretching should always be part of a gym routine
No_Art_1977@reddit
Exactly- isn’t that like a real beneficial part of it?
PristineKoala3035@reddit
Lol it sounds like you’re disappointed there are people in there who might be common? Idk how or why you assess other people’s financial positions, but what’s good for the goose is good for the gander no? You think it’s a worthwhile investment & so do they
Shot-Performance-494@reddit
£160 a month is not that much in the grand scheme of things, that’s like one big night out or a new jacket
tellemhey@reddit
Not sure what size bag jacket you are sniffing
OccidentalTouriste@reddit
You should always stretch before exercising.
BasildonBond-Now56@reddit
You sound like a snob.
Worried-Penalty8744@reddit
I pay £33 for my council gym and frankly I think that’s expensive
andyc225@reddit
People see it as an investment in themselves. It might be a stretch financially, but a good atmosphere and not having to deal with crappy, half-broken equipment is worth the money, at least in my opinion.
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