Ymca Vs Planet Fitness?

[KevinKz]

im 16 and since football season is over i want to get a membership

i used to have a YMCA card but it expired in 2006

The problem is that since my mom and dad have no money for more bills i want to pay for it

YMCA is 20 a month with a 50 joiner fee

Planet Fitness is just 10 a month with a 20 joiner fee




i need a place where i can run and get stronger Which would be YMCA but its expensive



i just want to do it until April Then i'll run outside


every week i get $20 from my mom for lunch so im gonna use that money

i got about 350 so im good ...I just need to pick one

 

[scoutma53]

Planet Fitness seems cheaper but double-check their fees and don't pay a year up front, these private gyms have a habit of going out of business and then you're screwed. The Y will always be there.

 

[Apathy]

If you want to get stronger, then you'll need weights, planet fitness pretty much shuns and tries to kick out anyone who grunts and uses weights, but sometimes you might get away with it, the ymca is better for that since they have pools available. However getting stronger means weight gain, running means weight loss, choose one and minimize the other. Because you're on a budget, and your parents are too, then planet fitness. Lastly if your parents really have no more money for bills, I would just not join either, instead go to your schools gym or weight room.