Cheryl Bennett+FollowHouston gym drama: Free pass not so free?Imagine driving 30 minutes to a new gym, excited to use a free 7-day pass, only to be told at the door that it’s not being honored. That’s exactly what happened to Lez in Houston. She even double-checked the email and website—no mention of restrictions. Instead, she was pushed toward a paid membership. This kind of bait-and-switch has people fired up in the comments, with some suggesting complaints to the attorney general. Have you ever run into shady gym deals or hidden terms? Let’s hear your stories and advice for finding honest fitness spots in Houston! #Fitness #HoustonGyms #GymLife00Share
Jennifer Price+FollowWhy gym memberships feel like a trapSigning up for a gym shouldn’t feel like buying a used car, but that’s exactly what happened to Hope Murphy at Crunch Fitness. She thought she was getting a free body scan, but it turned into a high-pressure sales pitch for a $240/month personal training package. Even after dodging the offer, she got follow-up texts claiming she’d signed a contract she never saw. It’s wild how common these tactics are—so many people in the comments shared similar horror stories about trying to cancel. Has anyone else felt ambushed by gym sales teams? What’s your advice for dealing with this? #Fitness #GymLife #CrunchFitness00Share
