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Forking out monthly for a gym membership doesn’t suit everyone – even for the most committed fitness enthusiast.
There could be all sorts of reasons – the budget doesn’t stretch that far, a busy schedule means it’s difficult to stick to regular visits, or maybe, it’s just a case of not wanting to make a financial commitment, especially if you’re a novice gym-goer.
Whatever your reasons, the good news is there is a simple solution – pay as you go, currently undergoing a boom in popularity.
What is a pay-as-you-go gym?
A pay-as-you-go gym membership allows you to access gym facilities without signing up for a long-term contract and/or making a regular commitment. Instead, you simply pay for a single visit, or a set number of visits.
It’s ideal for someone looking for flexibility in their schedule, or for someone who’s not a regular gym-goer, wanting to see if the gym is going to be their chosen mode of exercise.
This option is also great for visitors who are only in town for a short space of time and wanting to maintain their workout schedule.
Pay-as-you-go options include a ‘day pass’ or a pre-paid pass for a set number of visits.But did you know that reducing food waste is one of the quickest and simplest ways to save a bit of dough and help the planet at the same time?
The top 5 benefits of pay-as-you-go
- No long-term commitment – pay only when you want to use the gym.
- Budget-friendly – there’s no monthly fee, so it’s easier to stick to a budget.
- Try before you commit – PAYG is a great way to see if working out in the gym is your cup of tea.
- Great for beginners – if you’re new to the workout groove, you might not want to commit to a contract membership.
- Flexible for busy schedules – go to the gym when it suits you.
Pay-as-you-go membership at BLC
Our user-friendly booking system, Leisure Hub, is a great way to choose what you want to do at BLC.Both our gyms – one at St Peter’s Leisure Centre, Burnley, and the other at Padiham Leisure Centre – have recently been refurbished at a cost of over £750,000 and are modern, air-conditioned facilities equipped with the latest fitness technology.
There’s a dedicated boxing area, strength and cardio zones, plus a wide selection of free weights, and our Life Fitness equipment ensures there’s something for everyone.
You can enjoy all of this on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £8 per visit at peak times (weekdays 4pm onwards) or £7 per visit off peak (weekdays before 4pm and all day at weekends).
We also have a day pass that costs £15, which includes access to gym, swim, health suite and classes.
Another option is our Leisure Passport membership for customers receiving benefits, which gives you and your children a reduced rate for pay-as-you-go access to our facilities and classes.
Our Leisure Passport membership can be used at St Peter’s and Padiham Leisure Centres, and the pay-as-you-go prices are as follows:
- Gym £7.
- Swimming £5 (Family swim – two adults and two children – £12).
- Group exercise class £6.50.
- Health Suite £9.50.
Leisure Hub – our online booking system
Our user-friendly booking system, Leisure Hub, is a great way to choose what you want to do at BLC.
You’ll need to set up an account first, but then Leisure Hub allows you to view timetables for all our centres and make online bookings. There’s a ‘Quick book’ if you’re only booking one thing or ‘Add to basket’ if you want to book multiple sessions.
My Bookings allows you to see all your past and upcoming bookings with BLC, and importantly, this is where you need to come to cancel any upcoming bookings you can’t attend.
There are lots of other options too such as updating your personal details or browsing our memberships.
You can watch a YouTube video how to set up a Leisure Hub account.
Pay-as-you-go benefits recap
So, there you have it – the top 5 benefits of pay-as-you-go. Here’s a brief recap:
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- No long-term commitment.
- Budget-friendly.
- Try before you commit.
- Great for beginners.
Of course, should your circumstances and/or mindset change, we have fitness (and golf) memberships to suit everyone, regardless of age and ability – and by supporting BLC you’ll be supporting the community too as we are a not-for-profit organisation using all surplus revenues to improve our facilities and services for the benefit of the borough.
