When your local gym says they'll help you lose weight, we're sure you don't assume it'll be from your hip pocket. CHOICE reveals the pressure tactics gyms use to lock you into their contracts, so you get stuck on the treadmill of ongoing payments. We can also guide you toward some of the more transparent gyms, where they're less likely to use underhanded techniques to strong arm you into membership.
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