Golf Club Membership: Gym Facilities

My fellow reddotters,

Rocky has been wondering if Golf Club memberships come with gym facilities as well. As far as I understand, NSRCC golf membership comes complete with other facilities such as chalet and bbq as well.

The reason Rocky is asking is because Rocky was at a particular gym on Saturday, courtesy of a friendly gift from a friend. Rocky got a free VIP pass for 1 month but was wondering if a gym membership is worth the money at all, if one already has a golf club membership that has a gym. Of course, some will argue that a gym has the professional instructors, conduct classes and other what-nots. But I'm just wondering if it is worth to get both memberships to the two different kinds of clubs.

To be honest, Rocky's experience at that particular gym was not the best experience. Having seen what a golf club looks like, the facilities at the gym pales in comparison.

Maybe should write a review on the gym.... hm....

I prefer to carry dumbbell at home. Save those petrol cost going down to gym.

Rocky, it all depends on what you're looking for in a gym....some gyms have state-of-the-art equipment while some have just the basics. Having said that, memberships must be put to good use otherwise it's just wasting precious $$$$. A gym is as good as the person who workout in it



I have tried working out at home for convenience and saving $$$$ realized that there's just too many distractions

Correcto! I think the same too. But why are people still spending thousands of dollars applying for gym memberships?

Snowman wrote:

I prefer to carry dumbbell at home. Save those petrol cost going down to gym.

RedPhoenix wrote:

Rocky, it all depends on what you're looking for in a gym....some gyms have state-of-the-art equipment while some have just the basics. Having said that, memberships must be put to good use otherwise it's just wasting precious $$$$. A gym is as good as the person who workout in it



I have tried working out at home for convenience and saving $$$$ realized that there's just too many distractions

Agree agree. Sometime train wrong part muscle.

Agreed. But what about those people that stay in condo with gym facilities? I still see them at those gyms. Why?

RedPhoenix wrote:

Rocky, it all depends on what you're looking for in a gym....some gyms have state-of-the-art equipment while some have just the basics. Having said that, memberships must be put to good use otherwise it's just wasting precious $$$$. A gym is as good as the person who workout in it

Also agreed! The TV, computer, makan are too tempting! Hahahaha...

RedPhoenix wrote:

I have tried working out at home for convenience and saving $$$$ realized that there's just too many distractions

rocky wrote:

Correcto! I think the same too. But why are people still spending thousands of dollars applying for gym memberships?

Snowman wrote:

I prefer to carry dumbbell at home. Save those petrol cost going down to gym.

This i am not sure. My room got a chin-up bar and 2 x 5kg dumbells. More than enough for me.

Ok. the thing is, i read from an article that in spite of economic downturns, gym memberships are one of those items that people will not give up. I seriously cannot understand nor appreciate this. I'm still trying to find out, so if anyone can enlighten me on this, I'll be thankful!

rocky wrote:

Agreed. But what about those people that stay in condo with gym facilities? I still see them at those gyms. Why?

Gyms at condos have very very basic eqpt, maybe a treadmill/elliptical trainer, some small no. of free weights, that's all and when there's too many people trying to workout, they end up waiting for too long

RedPhoenix wrote:

Rocky, it all depends on what you're looking for in a gym....some gyms have state-of-the-art equipment while some have just the basics. Having said that, memberships must be put to good use otherwise it's just wasting precious $$$$. A gym is as good as the person who workout in it

Also agreed! The TV, computer, makan are too tempting! Hahahaha...

RedPhoenix wrote:

I have tried working out at home for convenience and saving $$$$ realized that there's just too many distractions

I thought that NSRCC's gym should be quite well equipped!

rocky wrote:

Ok. the thing is, i read from an article that in spite of economic downturns, gym memberships are one of those items that people will not give up. I seriously cannot understand nor appreciate this. I'm still trying to find out, so if anyone can enlighten me on this, I'll be thankful!

I find that most people hang on to their membership bcos they pay for a package of a no of years and giving up would mean losing all their money as there's no such thing as a refund!

A lot of people procrastinate adding exercise into their lifestyle citing too busy, no time, not a morning/night person, too much work, family time. Unfortunately until we can learn to set aside time for ourselves, there'll never be enough time and we are always at basement 3, 4 or 5

For me, my decision to exercise is very simple........I can't afford to get sick, medical bills are just too costly. Exercise has been proven to help with stress management etc

Bro, I have gym membership with Singapore Sports council. I can go to all sports hall gym. The reason I get the membership is because it is near my office and I can go there during lunch hour with my colleague to do some treadmill and strength exercises. Not very expensive for off peak, $90 a year.
They mostly use Nautilus eqpt, personally I find they have one of the best gym eqpt.

I also have Warren Social membership, but mainly becoz it is near my house. It more for my family like swimming for my kids, jackpot for my in-law, golf range and golf game for me(in a blue moon).

I believe those gym at town area has the same purpose. Those working nearby, can drop by during lunch or after work to have some quick exercises.

One thing very sure is that nobody will buy a gym membership which is miles away from their home or office.

Even people say the professional gym membership has instructors, but I am sure they don't come free. One of my friend has engaged a pro gym instructor before and the cost is S$100+ an hour. This is on top of his expensive gym membership.

Ultimately I believe if it suits their life style, it may be worth(at least to them).