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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Joining Gym Tips! Ontario Government Offers Consumer Tips!

Last year, Canada had more than 6,200 operating fitness clubs,and in 2010, more than 5.3 million Canadians had a fitness club membership.Is shopping for a fitness membership on your resolution list? Ontario's Minister of Consumer Services,Margarett Best,offers some tips that can help you in your search.

'Joining a fitness club is a great way for Ontario families to get fit,' stated Margarett Best,Minister of Consumer Services,adding 'but we all want to be smart consumers, and know our rights when shopping for a gym.'

Be Smart About Getting Fit

The New Year is here and the Ontario government wants to help you make smart choices, and protect yourself when joining a gym or fitness club.

Many Ontarians choose to join a gym or fitness club at this time of year, here is a simple checklist to help you make smart choices and protect yourself:

Gym Shopping Checklist

Do your research. Make sure the gym's equipment is new or in good condition, the location and hours of operation are convenient, and the club is clean.
Consumers have a 10-day cooling off period after signing a gym membership contract to reconsider their decision.
Do not sign up for more than a one-year membership. Lifetime fitness club memberships are illegal in Ontario.
Choose to pay monthly. A gym must offer the option of paying fees in monthly instalments. That way, members will not lose more than a month's payment if the club shuts down.
Read the fine print. Review the membership agreement carefully and ask questions before signing. For example, is a fitness test required to join? Is there an extra cost for the test?
If cancelling a gym membership, do it in writing. Hand-deliver the cancellation letter or send it via registered mail to be certain the club has received it.

Get more tips on joining a gym from the Ontario Government at Be smart about getting fit.