• LowExperience2368
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    8 days ago

    I’m undecided on whether or not I should cancel my gym membership and switch to the council instead. The gym I’m currently at is a group fitness gym which is a highly motivating and supportive environment, and great for making sure I see people considering I don’t really have a third space besides school and work. However, I miss going to a gym with machines and the council one has a pool. Plus it’s cheaper. Only the social aspect missing. I think it’s a case of loss aversion here.

    I should add that I’m not using it as often as I like to get value out of it.

    • Seagoon_OP
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      8 days ago

      the social aspect is of very great value. I would stay where you are.

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        8 days ago

        That’s the part I don’t want to give up. Being in a group setting is motivating.

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      Can you get a casual pass to visit the council one a few times to try it out? Idk maybe there’s something that would sway your decision.

      Or maybe even get a casual pass to use the pool and machines whenever you want to.

      That’s if they still offer that

    • underwatermagpies
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      8 days ago

      I use a council gym and it’s fab. Pretty cheap ($36/fortnight for the top membership which includes reformer pilates) and it’s pretty social too. With really lovely staff and a mandate from council around social inclusion and engagement and stuff. They run events, there’s a cafe, and it’s just a really nice vibe.

      It’s not actually my closest council gym though, I travel (a whole ten minutes) to a neighbouring LGA for a shiny new facility.