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How to Get a FREE Gym Membership

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October 12, By Kristia 18 Comments

Are you a member of a gym? Would you like to get a free gym membership? Keep reading…

how to get a free gym membership

Canceling a gym membership has been on every money-saving list that I have ever read. And if your membership goes unused, then I absolutely agree that you should cancel it.

However, my husband and I have always belonged to and used a gym. We go for lap swimming, exercise classes, weight training, treadmills, and the child watch room.

In fact, our kids were pretty much raised at the YMCA. They started going as soon as they were old enough to be in the child watch room. Our Y will watch your kids as part of your membership for FREE for 2 hours a day while you’re working out. It’s glorious!

And for many years, we didn’t pay a dime for our family membership, and other years, we received a free individual membership.

How to get a FREE gym membership!

My husband volunteers at our local YMCA. For many years, he worked at the check-in desk from 6 – 9 AM every other Saturday morning. The Y was having a hard time filling this time slot, so they offered a FREE family membership as compensation. A family membership at our Y costs about $67/month.

Typically a volunteer at our Y needs to work 3-4 hours a week for a free individual membership. Volunteers at our Y work in the child watch room, the front desk, or give tours. Every YMCA runs differently.

Recently, my husband works at the pool and receives a free individual membership. We pay the difference for a family membership.

My challenge to you: if you pay for a gym membership but DON’T use it, then you MUST CANCEL it immediately.

But if you do USE it, start searching and find a gym where you can volunteer in any capacity for a free membership. Put that extra money towards your $1000. 

Are you a member of a gym? Do you use the gym? How much is your membership? Would you consider volunteering for a FREE membership? Let us know in the comments.

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  1. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    October 12, at 6:47 pm

    Wow! What a great perk for you guys!
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  2. Angela @Unexpected Elegance says

    October 17, at 2:53 pm

    I had no idea about this!! Thanks for the great advice! I found this over at Thrifty Thursday. 🙂
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  3. Jennifer says

    July 28, at 3:16 pm

    I was super excited to read this so I just called my local YMCA to ask how to sign up! A family membership at our facility is $130 and a free membership would be quite a big help. They said that they don’t do this. Is this still accurate? Maybe it’s just our location…

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    • Kristia says

      July 29, at 1:56 pm

      yes! Our Y is full of volunteers in various positions, who work for the free memberships. Positions available in our Y include the child watch room and front desk check in. It must vary by Y. You could call some other gyms to see if they offer a similar swap.

      Reply
  4. Judi says

    April 2, at 1:24 pm

    A new YMCA will be opening in July close to my home. I’m a senior living on a tight income. I would love to volunteer for a free membership.

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    • Kristia says

      April 2, at 1:30 pm

      Hi Judi, defintitely check it out! I hope it works out for you!

      Reply
    • Ken says

      May 26, at 7:13 pm

      If you are on medicare, you can get a FREE GYM membership at any gym, including the Y! Healthcare plans like United Healthcare and Blue Cross offer free gym membership and $1,000 worth of health related stuff each year from their catalog presented quarterly.

      Reply
    • Kelley says

      May 22, at 8:09 pm

      There is a free gym membership called “Silver Sneakers”, available through your health insurance.

      Reply
  5. Sagrario says

    June 9, at 3:50 pm

    Awesome, I didn’t know this. I’m a single mom and even though work full time I’m still have low income. I been paying almost $100 a month for my Y membership plus a charge of 30 a week per child for the Youth Program. I really need this free membership. Thank you

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  6. Marcia says

    July 3, at 12:52 pm

    Yes I would love to volunteer for a free membership!

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  7. Christina says

    August 2, at 1:39 pm

    I would love to volunteer…..HOW ??

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    • Kristia says

      August 10, at 6:13 pm

      Contact your local YMCA to ask if they have this program.

      Reply
  8. Stacy ODell says

    December 19, at 1:33 am

    I would love to volunteer at the Y just to get a free membership

    Reply
  9. Jailson says

    November 28, at 4:41 pm

    How to apply, what I do.

    Reply
  10. Kristia says

    December 1, at 7:30 am

    You need to call around to the local gyms and see if they offer this type of oppportunity.

    Reply

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