Price: Free- $20/year

2. community gym

the community gym is part of the u.s. housing community facility and provides fitness exercise venues for residents in the community. community fitness services generally include gyms, swimming pools, ball sports venues, etc. of course, the more upscale the community, the better the gym equipment and services.

【disadvantages】the community gym does not have professional trainers to provide professional fitness guidance, and the equipment choice of the gym is not much. community gyms don't necessarily have fitness classes. gym opening hours also vary widely from community to community.

【opening hours】 each community has different opening hours, some communities are open 24 hours, some are open for 8 hours. information can be found on each community's official website.

Price: Free

3. city fitness center

the city fitness center is a special wellness center built by each city for the residents of the city, and the well-equipped fitness center is no worse than the gym of the well-known commercial brand of commercial nature, and the price is much cheaper. the city fitness center not only has a wide running area, basketball hall, but also often equipped with a large swimming pool, as long as you are a resident of the city, you can enjoy the resources here.

[disadvantages] because it is not a chain nature, the number is small, and the size of the fitness center varies from city to city.

【opening hours】opening hours are limited, but basic fitness needs can be met in the morning and evening

【price】 $100-$300/year range (note, it's nian feio, isn't it cheap?!). ）

fourth, brand chain gyms

brand chain gyms are a common fitness option, usually membership-based gyms. with advanced equipment, complete and diverse courses and a strong coaching team. specific brand differences, xiaobian will be described in detail below.

【disadvantages】brand chain gyms are various, many services, easy to be dazzled

【opening hours】generally 24 hours

【price】 $50~$150/month

what are the brands of popular gyms commonly found in the united states? what are the differences in the services offered by different brands? what are the differences in the services offered at different prices of the same brand? please let the editor come together:

24 Hour Fitness

24 Hour Fitness has more than 400 gyms across the United States, many of which are open 24 hours a day, with varying degrees of discounts for home fitness members. There are strength training courses, individual training courses (at an additional cost), group training courses, etc. There is also a supervised children's play area, which generally costs $2-$4 per child per day and is cared for about 2 hours.

【Price】Different locations, different club prices are different. 24 Hour Fitness has high-end Ultra Sport and medium-consumption Active, Express, Fit Live and other types, and membership prices also vary greatly. The first gym card will be charged: the first monthly fee, the last monthly fee, and other optional service fees (e.g. childcare, course selection, etc.). The Texas monthly fee is $29.99-$34.99 (for reference).

LA Fitness

LA Fitness has locations in more than 20 states across the country and also has discounts on family and friends tickets. Similar to 24 Hour Fitness's services. However, a few LA Fitness also have spa services, and there are also various ball games.

【Price】LA Fitness's first membership fee is $99 (for reference) and $29.95 per month (for reference).

In addition, the well-known gyms in the United States also have Bally Total Fitness, Planet Fitness, Snap Fitness, YMCA, Gold's Gym International, etc., everyone can search for the gym at home according to their own needs, understand their fitness facilities, membership fees and benefits in advance, etc., and choose the most suitable for themselves.

fifth, the hotel gym

four seasons hotel gym

hotel gyms generally have swimming pools, which are relatively expensive and suitable for hotel guests on short business trips. general hotel guests can use the room key card for free or at a discount. and the more advanced hotels also have free training courses, so don't miss them if you happen to encounter them.

【disadvantages】general car hotels or express hotels do not necessarily have gym services. most hotel gyms do not have professional trainers to provide professional fitness guidance, and the equipment options of the gym are not large and the price is more expensive.

【opening hours】the hotel gym is generally longer in business hours, and you need to check the front desk when staying in the hotel.

Price: Free-$20

xiaobian recommends 6 ways for friends who are new or want to go to the gym to choose a cheap and affordable fitness method that suits you:

1. Re-register after the first experience: Fitness is a long-term plan, don't sign up without any understanding of the atmosphere, classes and equipment of the gym. Even stores with different addresses of the same brand offer different services, so it is recommended to try Guest Pass first. Find the Guest Pass offered by some gyms through the GymTicket website, where Gold's Gym and 24 Hour Fitness both have a Guest Pass.

2. Become a Costco member. If you're already a Costco member and want to work out, head to 24 Hour Fitness. 2-year fitness program for membership at all levels of the 24 Hour Fitness gym for $349, equivalent to $14.5 per month.

3. join the local gym. if you're not a fitness guru, don't follow a fitness brand, just want to find an affordable gym. you may wish to search for a small and medium-sized gym near your home, find out the price on the spot, you may be pleasantly surprised.

4. Get preferential prices from the benefits of purchasing products. Some insurance companies, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, have a lot of fitness membership benefits and can enjoy ultra-low discounts.

5. Make good use of AHFA Passbooks. Friends who live in the big cities of NY, Chicago, Houston, LA can purchase the American Health and Fitness Association Passbook for $75 and will receive many free tickets for Pilates, yoga and other fitness classes.

6. join an outdoor fitness organization. if you're just looking for a group of like-minded people to work out for the morning, keep an eye out for morning workouts in a nearby park. there are many small morning exercise groups with mobile devices to exercise in the lawn of the park.