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Are you wondering if spending money on a private gym and trainer after a year is worth it? 🏋️♂️💸 Let’s break it down and help you make an informed decision!
Benefits of Investing in a Private Gym & Trainer
1. Personalized Workouts: A private trainer can tailor exercises to your specific goals and limitations.
2. Accountability: Having scheduled sessions with a trainer keeps you motivated and accountable.
3. Faster Results: With tailored workouts and expert guidance, you may achieve your fitness goals quicker.
4. Proper Form: Trainers can correct your form to prevent injuries and maximize your workout efficiency.
Cost Considerations
– Private gym memberships can be more expensive than regular memberships but offer more privacy and access to equipment.
– Hiring a personal trainer adds additional costs but can provide tailored workouts and motivate you to stay on track.
Long-Term Value
Consider the long-term benefits of investing in your health and fitness:
– Improved overall well-being
– Decreased healthcare costs in the future
– Increased self-confidence and energy levels
Ultimately, the decision to invest in a private gym and trainer depends on your individual preferences, budget, and fitness goals. Remember, your health is an investment, not an expense. 🌟💪
Make sure to research local gyms and trainers, read reviews, and maybe even try a few sessions before committing to a long-term investment. Good luck on your fitness journey! 🎉
Yes you could invest and make a bunch of money – but don’t feel bad for spending money on something important to you and what you love. If you’ve seen great benefits this past year, it is money well spent. If it is no longer giving you the value and benefits you want from that amount of money, it may be time to pivot. Only you can decide.
You enjoy it, it’s within budget, it’s been good for your physical and social health. It’s not foolish. If it’s really bugging you, try once a week for a while.
$260 a month?! For twice-a-week sessions? That is a STEAL
Keep going with your current routine.
You are getting a steal and I’d rather see someone spend $260 on health and fitness than weed, booze or gambling
Health is wealth man. This is a reasonable expense.
Personally with an expense like this I would watch out for my own perceptions. If I felt like I was kind of stalling I would switch to someone new.
Let’s put it another way. You could eat only ramen and save x amount on groceries each week to invest instead. You could never eat out, never travel, never order a beer at a bar. You could cancel your gym membership altogether. You could let go of any hobbies that cost money. If you were drowning in debt, some variation of the above might make sense. If you’re saving adequately for retirement, paying all your bills, and have some disposable income, there’s literally no better way to spend it than on something that motivates you to get out of the house and improve your physical health, makes you feel better about yourself, and helps you meet new people. The value of these things is hard to quantify, but rest assured they have significant impacts down the road if not taken care of, from your general well-being to the literal cost medical bills later in life.
Why not once a week?
You still have every feature you want… someone to hold you accountable, etc. You probably know enough now to do this.
But honestly I don’t think that’s an outrageous amount for seeing you 8 times a month.
It’s very expensive falling due to your poor balance and breaking an osteoporotic hip at 55 and never working again.
The money is trivial to me for my bouldering addiction but the time sunk is relatively huge. Still I plan to work part time until 70-75 doing something I like so staying super fit is my #1 priority. Still keeping up with the kids to some extent at >50
Yeah I have had this conversation with myself a few times. I love my training and trainer, it’s good for my mental health and social life, and it makes dating easier. It is a large optional expense but it is also the best money I’ve ever spent. Sounds like you’re having a similar experience. I always choose to stick with the training and I have not regretted it so far.
If you like it, then do it. You can afford it and imo money spent on health is almost always worth it. Maybe reduce to 1 session per week for a while and go the other time on your own. Ultimately, you are in control of putting in the physical work and that’s independent of money.
My gym membership is a public chain gym and I have the lowest tier at $18/mo. I go 5 times per week before work and it’s fine, but I’ve been lifting for years and feel comfortable enough doing my own thing.
It’s okay to spend money on things that make you happy, once you have the essentials paid for. Emergency fund, retirement investments, no high interest debt, bills paid in full and on time? Then you can spend the excess on whatever makes you happy. I regularly spend $600 per person for front row seats to live theatre, myself.
Investing in your physical and mental health is always money well spent. As far as I’m concerned, being smart with your money doesn’t mean spending as little as you can… It means spending on things you value, and not spending on things you don’t. If you value this experience and want to keep doing it, it sure seems like a positive thing to spend money on. Don’t go down the road of “but I could do it cheaper on my own.” Sure you could, but you value the experience. That means it’s worth it.
I was the same skinny guy as you in my late 20s. The local gym had some free training sessions and I learned a lot in those few hours. I never did sign up for future classes because my work schedule became too sporadic. But $260 for 8 training sessions at a private gym seems like a great deal.
Well, it’s better than spending $260 a month on booze. I don’t see anything wrong with it if you enjoy it.
Keep doing what you’re doing. That $260 is an investment in yourself and that’s the best investment you can make in my opinion.
Keep doing what you’re doing. The gains in personal health are valuable for long term happiness and increased financial success in the long term. Investing in exercise accountability and good nutritional food are going to save you down the line.
3.5% of income isnt excessive for maintaining physical and mental health. Seems like its working well.
No, you’re not being foolish. You like it and it’s good for your mental and physical health. That’s worth a LOT in my opinion.
This is money on the Mental Health part of life. This is a very big part of life.
You feel good.
You seem happy.
You do not seem burdened.
You are paying $33 a session, if my math in my head is working.
You do you.
260 a month for 9 sessions a month (approximately) is a rate of $30 / session. That’s quite good!
That price is a steal fyi, I pay $960 a month for my wife and I to each have person training 2x a week.
If you see benefits for paying for it keep it up, personal finance is personal man. Sounds like you are getting a lot from it health wise and socially as well.
Also coaching is important to get better at anything, the best athletes and actors in the world still use coaches.
You can afford it, you’re getting fringe benefits from it and you enjoy it. I pay a similar amount for a similar type gym and it helps keep me accountable, plus the social aspect.
It took me a few years of personal training before I went off on my own now I’m great on my own. Also it was some of the best money I’ve ever spent.
You’re not being foolish to keep doing this but unless you want to pay this forever, start thinking of a plan to move on while you keep going another 6 months or whatever. If a big reason you’re going is the social aspect start working on that part of your life.
Coming from a tightwad, that’s actually pretty reasonable.
Worrying about that 260 is the definition of penny wise and pound foolish
PTs are necessary if you’re unconfident in your technique. That’s their main function. Making sure you don’t injure yourself.
If you’re good on that stuff, stop going. If you like the camraderie, it may be worth it to continue. Only you can answer that.