[Rick Lee]

I've made sure to get more than my money's worth out of the three different gym memberships I've had. I use my home dumbbells for doorstops. Most gyms will discount your monthly rate the longer term you sign up for. They're not getting away with anything. They can't exceed a certain number of members or it would be too crowded. It's your problem if you sign up and don't use it. Just like it's your problem if you buy a weight machine and use it to hang clothes on.