ILLUSTRATION: iStock/Getty Images. You join a gym to get fit, but membership contracts and unexpected bills can potentially leave your credit score in bad shape.

The Planet Fitness Black Card Membership offers a range of benefits that might make it appealing to many gym-goers. However, it’s important to weigh these perks against the additional costs to ...

Whether you’re a member of your local YMCA or a luxury gym, you pay membership dues monthly or annually. Paying your gym fees with the right credit cards can help you save money by earning ...

Planet Fitness’ classic gym membership will get $5 more expensive come summertime. The fitness chain is raising its classic membership to $15 a month for new members.

A gym membership in the United States typically costs around $50 a month. Boutique gyms and high-intensity classes run double and triple that. Planet Fitness, however, has offered $10 monthly ...

The Ormond Beach Gold’s Gym in Florida offers a $35 membership per month for a 12-month commitment, a $45 month-to-month membership or a $420 per year membership that comes with a bonus three ...

Gyms are notoriously known for locking members into contracts and then charging them if they cancel. Make sure you understand the contract because there are liable to be some hidden fees.