How to convince my parents to let me join a new gym.

A_N_91 · 03-19-2006, 04:41 AM

Right now, there's about a week left in my membership for my current gym. To renew it's $35 a month. There's another gym that's $50 a month and it is a lot cleaner and so much bigger. The $35 a month has 1 shower (dirty) and rusty equipment and it's really beat down. the $50 a month has 2 steam rooms, about 30 showers, and is multi-level with lots of other free things like cycling, boxing, and yoga. But it's more of a fitness center but they have a free weight room with mutiple power racks and squat racks so that's good enough.:nosthumbs

I really want to go to the one for $50 a month and at the end of the year it's around $150-$200 more but definately worth it.

But the thing is, my dad said $600-$700 for a gym is too expensive but I have nowhere else to workout. What do you guys think I should do?

Frank_the_tank · 03-19-2006, 04:57 AM

I agree with your dad. $15 a month more is a big difference. If you really want to go to the more expensive gym than agree to pay the difference.

A_N_91 · 03-19-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank_the_tank

I agree with your dad. $15 a month more is a big difference. If you really want to go to the more expensive gym than agree to pay the difference.

I never thought of that. I guess I can pay for the $15-$25 difference, I'll talk to him about it and see how it goes.

**Fitnfirm** · 03-19-2006, 05:40 AM

As a parent, here is what I want to hear!!!!!

" I would like to do extra jobs around the house to make your guys life more pleasureable, I could wash window, clean the garage, mow the yard and whatever you need help with to make up for the extra money it costs for the gym. " You know mom and dad........Health is very important and when I get old I dont want to live on drugs because that new medicare thing really sucks!!!!! Maybe you could come with me on a tour and you can see where your money is going???? I would love to show you! And Dad maybe you might want to work out with me and bond a little bit, you know guy stuff

A_N_91 · 03-19-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

As a parent, here is what I want to hear!!!!!

" I would like to do extra jobs around the house to make your guys life more pleasureable, I could wash window, clean the garage, mow the yard and whatever you need help with to make up for the extra money it costs for the gym. " You know mom and dad........Health is very important and when I get old I dont want to live on drugs because that new medicare thing really sucks!!!!! Maybe you could come with me on a tour and you can see where your money is going???? I would love to show you! And Dad maybe you might want to work out with me and bond a little bit, you know guy stuff

Lol, I'll try that. I said to my parents I'll pay for the difference and they said it's not whose paying for it, it just that it expensive in general.

I'll keep trying though.:nosthumbs

dukebrown · 03-19-2006, 07:05 PM

Do you have a job?? I worked at a grocery store in High School on the weekends only becasue of football and track and I brought in $200-240 a month net. That was 8 years ago.

Hell check in with your local school , some let alumni lift for free when the students are not working out.

A_N_91 · 03-19-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dukebrown

Do you have a job?? I worked at a grocery store in High School on the weekends only becasue of football and track and I brought in $200-240 a month net. That was 8 years ago.

Hell check in with your local school , some let alumni lift for free when the students are not working out.

I'm too young for a job. And they lock the school gym, so i can't lift after school.

The Booger · 03-20-2006, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

I'm too young for a job. And they lock the school gym, so i can't lift after school.

You are never too young to have a job. Exactly how old are you? My sister has had a job since 12 and I have since 14 (actual jobs too).

A_N_91 · 03-20-2006, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Booger

You are never too young to have a job. Exactly how old are you? My sister has had a job since 12 and I have since 14 (actual jobs too).

I'm 14. I'm too young to work at a store by the register. But this weekend, I'm going to stop by resturants and see if I can be a busboy a something.

Lift · 03-20-2006, 11:03 AM

I believe mcdonalds employ 14yr olds? If your desperate look them up..its an awful job tho..

Crobar · 03-20-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

Right now, there's about a week left in my membership for my current gym. To renew it's $35 a month. There's another gym that's $50 a month and it is a lot cleaner and so much bigger. The $35 a month has 1 shower (dirty) and rusty equipment and it's really beat down. the $50 a month has 2 steam rooms, about 30 showers, and is multi-level with lots of other free things like cycling, boxing, and yoga. But it's more of a fitness center but they have a free weight room with mutiple power racks and squat racks so that's good enough.:nosthumbs

I really want to go to the one for $50 a month and at the end of the year it's around $150-$200 more but definately worth it.

But the thing is, my dad said $600-$700 for a gym is too expensive but I have nowhere else to workout. What do you guys think I should do?

Which area of NJ you live in? (City) hmm sounds like the gym I used to go...

The Booger · 03-20-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lift

I believe mcdonalds employ 14yr olds? If your desperate look them up..its an awful job tho..

Should be decent pay though. Work there for a few months and you'll have enough money to pay all the dues, buy some great supplements, and still have cash left over for PS3.

That's the great thing about being 14, no bills!

Dudeman · 03-20-2006, 08:40 PM

if u think your broke at 14 wait till college LOL. yea if you cant get a job offer to mow neighbors yards or babysit or house sit or take care of pets etc. summer is comin up soon.

The Booger · 03-20-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudeman

if u think your broke at 14 wait till college LOL.

Haha no crap. What money I do make selling coins/notes is used toward car repairs, bills, and books. I don't think I've made a whole dollar this year that wasn't spent right away toward something other than myself for enjoyment.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-20-2006, 11:43 PM

Tell your parents its a priority in your life.
Just like they do their stuff and spends tons of money on it(drinking is a good example), this is something you do.

Nitrous · 03-21-2006, 12:27 AM

$50 a month is quite expensive...

A_N_91 · 03-22-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Crobar

Which area of NJ you live in? (City) hmm sounds like the gym I used to go...

Bayonne

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Originally Posted by PROD1GY

Tell your parents its a priority in your life.
Just like they do their stuff and spends tons of money on it(drinking is a good example), this is something you do.

Bro, I started this and my dad didn;t just say no. He said he'll think about it...So I guess it's progress

And for a job, McDonalds won't let me work until I'm 16. I might work at a store moving boxes etc because nowhere in NJ where I live can I work until 16 at register.

Crobar · 03-22-2006, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

Bayonne

Small world... you looking to join the Forum? Its not as hardcore but I like it alot better then Mid City and Dolphins even better then Bally's in Union City...Let me know if you decide to join..I am there at 5am every morning...

..I can find out if they can discount you if referred by a member.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-22-2006, 01:59 AM

Give out flyers.
3 Hours a month, BAM

A_N_91 · 03-22-2006, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Crobar

Small world... you looking to join the Forum? Its not as hardcore but I like it alot better then Mid City and Dolphins even better then Bally's in Union City...Let me know if you decide to join..I am there at 5am every morning...

..I can find out if they can discount you if referred by a member.

Cool...
I really want to join Forum. It's fitness centerish, but I still like it a lot better than MidCity and I've never been to Dolphins but I doubt it's as good as Forum. I'm not 100% sure, but I'm positive that if I refer someone, it's gonna be you getting the benefit, but idk. I have an appointment with one of the main PT's Saturday because I told them I could join, and I still gotta convince my dad.

I remember around November for a year for $400 but that's way gone, lol.

Crobar · 03-22-2006, 12:30 PM

Pros:
- Decent workout equipment
- Broken Machines are fixed quicker then other gyms ( My expirience )
- Group classes
- Opens at 4:45 am
- Friendly people; from expirience.
- Clean Showers
- Clean bathroom
- TV/LCD's With mostly all cardio machines
- Staff is very friendly and willing to help w/ any question or concern.

Cons:
- WAY too Expensive just to workout
- No tanning options; free or paid
- SUPER packed on mon-tues from 5-8pm
- Dumbells are a mess; not in the right spots -> People that can't read and/or are lazy.

03-19-2006, 04:41 AM	#1
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	How to convince my parents to let me join a new gym. Right now, there's about a week left in my membership for my current gym. To renew it's $35 a month. There's another gym that's $50 a month and it is a lot cleaner and so much bigger. The $35 a month has 1 shower (dirty) and rusty equipment and it's really beat down. the $50 a month has 2 steam rooms, about 30 showers, and is multi-level with lots of other free things like cycling, boxing, and yoga. But it's more of a fitness center but they have a free weight room with mutiple power racks and squat racks so that's good enough.:nosthumbs I really want to go to the one for $50 a month and at the end of the year it's around $150-$200 more but definately worth it. But the thing is, my dad said $600-$700 for a gym is too expensive but I have nowhere else to workout. What do you guys think I should do?

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Frank_the_tank Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 396 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	I agree with your dad. $15 a month more is a big difference. If you really want to go to the more expensive gym than agree to pay the difference.

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Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 48	As a parent, here is what I want to hear!!!!! " I would like to do extra jobs around the house to make your guys life more pleasureable, I could wash window, clean the garage, mow the yard and whatever you need help with to make up for the extra money it costs for the gym. " You know mom and dad........Health is very important and when I get old I dont want to live on drugs because that new medicare thing really sucks!!!!! Maybe you could come with me on a tour and you can see where your money is going???? I would love to show you! And Dad maybe you might want to work out with me and bond a little bit, you know guy stuff

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~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Tell your parents its a priority in your life. Just like they do their stuff and spends tons of money on it(drinking is a good example), this is something you do.

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Nitrous Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atown, BC Posts: 213 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	$50 a month is quite expensive...

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~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Give out flyers. 3 Hours a month, BAM