Isn't it odd that in this one section alone, we have three separate posters who have all posted problems with their gyms? What is surprising is that they are not a local gym, but nationally recognised chains.
It seems that these companies are very very belligerent in dealing with their customers to the point of bullying from what I have read.
Maybe this needs to be looked into. I am sure that these companies have a code of conduct. I'd be interested to note if it is regulated or not. It seems that they are able to act without compunction in many cases. Given the number of places there are now, and the number of people who use them, it seems odd that there is not some regulatory body in place which prevents Gyms from abusing their positions.
I'd highly recommend reading What Consumer's advice on joining a Gym before anyone joins in the post Christmas rush to join up to avoid many of the problems outlined here.
http://whatconsumer.co.uk/gym-membership-rights/
It seems that these companies are very very belligerent in dealing with their customers to the point of bullying from what I have read.
Maybe this needs to be looked into. I am sure that these companies have a code of conduct. I'd be interested to note if it is regulated or not. It seems that they are able to act without compunction in many cases. Given the number of places there are now, and the number of people who use them, it seems odd that there is not some regulatory body in place which prevents Gyms from abusing their positions.
I'd highly recommend reading What Consumer's advice on joining a Gym before anyone joins in the post Christmas rush to join up to avoid many of the problems outlined here.
http://whatconsumer.co.uk/gym-membership-rights/
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