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Gym Membership Tricks
Your Gym's Dirty Little Secrets
Before you re-up for another year, there's a thing or two you should know about health clubs
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What Your Gym Doesn't Want You to Know
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They'll Fight to Keep You
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Monthly Contracts Can Be a Rip-Off
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The Place Is Crawling with Germs
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They Hire Some Dud Trainers
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You Can't Trust Them With Your Life
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They May Keep Charging You After You've Canceled
What Your Gym Doesn't Want You to Know
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It's easy for gyms to pack the house in January, when everyone is hopped up on resolutions. (Related: Revive Your Resolutions) That's why it's possibly the worst time to score a deal. But come August--well, that's another story. You have much more leverage because, as it turns out, only 6 percent of new memberships come in during the summer, says Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League, an advocacy group.
This isn't the only secret some gyms are hiding, and what you don't know can hurt your wallet and your health. Whether you're shopping for better deals or a new club, use this insider intel to make smarter decisions.
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