8/12    How much does Gold's Gym membership cost? Are there any sneaky ways
        to get a discount? I'm interested in the Mountain View one.
        \_ Dunno how similar to Gold's Gym it is, but 24 Hr Fitness is
           constantly running sales and discounts, some not advertised. Also,
           depends on how well you can haggle with the sales rep. I managed
           to get my annual renewel fee from advertised $99/yr down to $49/yr
        \_ There was a recent WSJ article that mentioned that most people
           don't use club memberships, cell phones, etc. enough to justify
           the montly costs they pay. Most ppl would save more money if they
           pay as they go with health clubs. If you really are into fitness,
           then of course this wouldn't apply to you.
        \_ I signed up with Gold's down in SoCal last year.  It's quite
           expensive, probably around 3 times as much as a 24 Hr. Fitness
           but it's much nicer.  I acted very reluctant though, and
           eventually they tossed in a $100 gift certificate at a shoe
           store, and 4 additional months.  If it weren't for the great
           location though (right along the beach, and I work right
           upstairs so I can go often), I would have gone for a cheaper
           gym.