Gym membership usually soars in January as people start the new year with good intentions to get fit and lose the extra pounds they’ve put on over Christmas. But with money tight in many households and concerns about job security rising, gym membership could be one of the things people cut back on. Will you be joining or renewing gym membership in the New Year?
Will you be joining or renewing a gym membership in the New Year?
Yes – I’ve never been a member before but am considering it for 2009. (8%)
Yes – I’m already a member of a gym and use it regularly so I will be renewing my membership. (28.2%)
Maybe – but the current economic climate is making me rethink my spending. (7.4%)
No – I had gym membership this year but rarely went and need to cut costs. (13.8%)
No – I don’t want to cancel my gym membership but will have to as I can no longer afford it. (42%)
No – I keep fit and healthy in other ways and it is an unnecessary cost. (0.6%)
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