Bargain Hunter Reveals How to Get £500 of Free Workouts Starting Now
- Deal hunter Tom Church has rounded up the best fitness deals to save in January
- How to get free Peloton fitness classes
- Save £180 on Apple Fitness+ membership
- How to find free outdoor gyms and the best fitness YouTubers to follow
- How to negotiate free gym visits, convert Tesco Clubcard points into free days at the gym and more
The start of a new year is often when we begin browsing for fitness deals online, as gyms are known to offer free trials and discounted memberships. Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, said: ‘January is the perfect time to shop around for a gym membership - and the good news is that you can often do this totally free by taking advantage of the free offers and special deals available over the course of the month.
‘In the last year or so, there has also been an explosion in the availability of remote fitness classes and the quality of exercise apps has also improved to allow for those who now have different working schedules since the start of COVID to stay up to date with their health goals. With so many options available to fitness fans, here are some of the best deals I’ve found - and if you claim all of them, you can save around £500!’
Free Peloton - Get 2 Months Of Classes Free & Save £26
‘Peloton offers a range of classes that people can take online, guided by an experienced fitness trainer. It’s ideal for those who want to workout remotely or who have a busy schedule. Classes include on-trend music playlists and cover a range of genres, from EDM to heavy metal. There are cycling, running, strength training, pilates and yoga classes - plus much more. The cost of a monthly membership is £12.99, but new members can get 2 months free to try out the service. There are guided training programs and challenges to focus on specific goals, and Peloton will send a reminder 7 days before the trial ends so you’re not at risk of being charged if you aren’t enjoying it.’
Turn Tesco Clubcard Points Into Fitness Passes & Free Trials - Save Up To £15
‘Tesco Clubcard has a deal with Hussle, which provides access to a network of gyms, pools, spas and fitness apps across the UK. If you have enough Clubcard points, you can convert them into a £6 or £15 voucher to apply as a code on the Hussle site. This will enable you to claim a discount on a day pass or a monthly membership. Some of my closest gyms cost up to £8 for a day pass and over £60 for a monthly membership, so this discount will make all the difference! Especially if you want to try somewhere out for the day - you would only pay £2 for a more expensive venue with a £6 voucher, or it could be free with this voucher depending on where you’re located.’
Claim 14-Day Free Trial At Psycle - Save £14.50
‘Psycle is an online fitness destination which gives its members access to both daily live workouts and a library of on-demand classes. There is also two-way training and coaching available with the Psycle Connect feature so you never have to feel isolated when you’re working out at home, as you have full access to the community. Psycle is currently offering a 14-day free trial, and as its monthly membership cost is usually £29 you would be saving £14.50 in this time period. You can cancel at any time so there’s no obligation to continue with a paid membership.’
Try Virgin Active Online+ For 30 Days Free - Save £9.99
‘Virgin Active Online+ is offering new members the chance to try out its library of virtual fitness classes for an entire month, free of charge. New classes are added each week and you can either schedule in time for timetabled classes or try them out on demand whenever you like. Workouts can be tailored according to a specific plan or fitness goal, and if you want to continue with a paid membership afterwards it’s only £9.99 a month.’
Use TGO Gyms & Save £40 A Month On Average
‘If your budget doesn’t allow for a gym membership, why not check out The Great Outdoor Gym Company and look for a location near you? Using the map tool on their site, you will be able to find one anywhere across the UK. For example, a location in Sutton-in-Ashfield contains an impressive range of free-to-use equipment: Pull Up, Assisted Pull Up, Leg Press, Bench General, Cross Trainer, Dips, Leg Raise, Pull Up Bar, Hand Bike, Lat PullDown, Shoulder Press, Oblique, Recumbent Bike and Triple Step Up. According to the Money Helper website, the average gym membership is £40 a month, so you would make substantial savings by accessing such facilities for free.
‘I use a free outdoor gym in London, alongside free YouTube videos. If you search for ‘calisthenics’ you’ll find hundreds of incredible workouts.’
4 Visits For Free With PureGym Buddy Access - Save Up To £40
‘If you’ve got a friend or family member who works out at PureGym, you could be in luck as if they have a Plus membership, they will have access to the Buddy Access feature. This means you can get four visits a month totally free of charge. What’s more, you can also take part in classes - which can include spin classes, strength training and dance. Alternatively, you can ask your friend to upgrade to Plus for just £6 more a month and pay the difference in cost, or have them use the Bolt on to gain Buddy Access and pay just £4 a month - that’s £1 per gym visit with your friend! As Day Passes can cost up to £9.99 a day, you’re saving £40 a month with these free visits.’
Get Apple Fitness+ Free For 3 Months With Apple Watch - Save Up To £180
‘Apple has a deal for those who have purchased an Apple Watch, whereby they can claim three months of Apple Fitness+ for free. Considering the usual monthly subscription cost is £9.99 per month, the total savings made would be £30. However, these savings can be increased if you share the deal with family members. According to the Apple website, the deal can be shared with up to five family members by using the Family Sharing feature. In other words, by having six people in total claiming three months of free Apple Fitness+ membership priced at £9.99 per month, you can save up to £180!’
Free YouTube and Instagram Workouts - Save £30
‘YouTube and Instagram are a huge source of free workout videos. My favourites include Adam Frater, TrainingPal, and Yoga with Adriene.
‘If you got a Google Nest for Christmas, not many people realise you get a free three-month trial of YouTube Premium. That’s worth about thirty pounds and means you don’t have to watch any adverts.’
Claim 40% Off Nuffield Health Membership Or Save Up To £47
If you’re a member of the NHS or another eligible corporate employer, you may be eligible for a discount on your Nuffield Health gym membership. For example, my nearest gym would be £72 per month for a 12-month Anytime membership, but with an eligible code I would be able to claim 40% off and save £28.80. Alternatively, if you sign up for a membership this month you will get January free, paying only the activation fee to set up your account. With my nearest branch, I would pay a £25 activation fee instead of the £72 monthly fee, which would save me £47!
Haggle Free Gym Sessions at Any Gym - Save Up To £60
‘You should never pay for a gym without a free workout session first. And there’s nothing wrong with trying every gym in your area before deciding! So there is no shame in asking for a free session.
‘Speak to the receptionist or a personal trainer and say you’re new and would like to try the gym. They might even give you a tour. You can also ask if they offer a free introductory session with a personal trainer. This might be worth £60 so it’s great to ask.
‘They’ll probably ask for your phone number or email address to enquire afterwards if you’d like to join. And that’s entirely up to you.’
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