Founding Member Pricing (Crossfit/cycling/yoga)

[MrsE]

For those of you who joined as a founding member of a new crossfit, cycling, or yoga studio, what do you/did you pay?

There is a yoga studio around the corner from my house that just expanded to offer yoga, crossfit, and cycling classes. I am really tempted to join. My regular gym (LA Fitness) is just down the street from me but it does not offer crossfit or cycling classes in that location. The location DH frequents (by his work) offers cycling but not crossfit. However, it's a 20 min drive away on a good day and not at all convenient for me.

I have been thinking about trying Crossfit after NROLFW so I am tempted to lock in the founding member rate while I still can. But what if I hate it? Then I would be better off just sticking with my regular, and MUCH cheaper, gym and driving to the other location on days I want to do a class.

Also, has anyone tried Crossfit and hated it? Just curious.

ETA: another question: we're you happy with your decision to join or do you wish you stayed with your gym instead?

[Raggedeannie]

Would you be locked in for a certain time or could you cancel after one month or three if you don't love it?

[coconutbug]

Can you try out a couple classes for free before signing up? I went to the website and it seemed like new members were generally able to try classes free for a week.

[emilyinchile]

How long do you have to sign up for at the new place? And ditto the question about whether you can try a class or two.

As far as whether or not you'll like it, have you ever done something similar? I was pretty sure I'd like it, since I know what kind of personality I have (just a tiiiiiiny bit competitive, ha) and what kind of athletic activities I enjoy. Shorter, intense workouts are much more my thing than just running for an hour, so I expected I would at least not dislike it, and it turns out I love it.

[MrsE]

Jan 5, 2014 14:56:12 GMT -5 Raggedeannie said:

Would you be locked in for a certain time or could you cancel after one month or three if you don't love it?

This is what I need to find out... especially if we may possibly move.

[MrsE]

Jan 5, 2014 16:09:12 GMT -5 coconutbug said:

Can you try out a couple classes for free before signing up? I went to the website and it seemed like new members were generally able to try classes free for a week.

I have taken a yoga class there before and liked it. The crossfit and cycling are new. While I've taken many a spin class, I have never tried crossfit. I haven't seen anything online about trying a class for free other than the open house scheduled for Saturday (maybe because I'm looking from my phone?).

I am definitely planning to go but maybe I should stop by this week to ask questions beforehand? There is a new member package for $75 for the first month. However, the founding member deal ($135/month) is only through the 15th. The lady on the phone when I called today recommended taking advantage of the deal sooner rather than later if I was interested. I asked if there were a limited number of slots for the founding member price and she said there were not - but that management has been known to change their mind before. Not sure what to think about that.

[MrsE]

Jan 5, 2014 16:09:12 GMT -5 coconutbug said:

Can you try out a couple classes for free before signing up? I went to the website and it seemed like new members were generally able to try classes free for a week.

I have taken a yoga class there before and liked it. The crossfit and cycling are new. While I've taken many a spin class, I have never tried crossfit. I haven't seen anything online about trying a class for free other than the open house scheduled for Saturday (maybe because I'm looking from my phone?).

I am definitely planning to go but maybe I should stop by this week to ask questions beforehand? There is a new member package for $75 for the first month. However, the founding member deal ($135/month) is only through the 15th. The lady on the phone when I called today recommended taking advantage of the deal sooner rather than later if I was interested. I asked if there were a limited number of slots for the founding member price and she said there were not - but that management has been known to change their mind before. Not sure what to think about that. My hope is they will keep the deal running as posted so I can attend the open house try out some classes and then decide. .

[shoeless]

Jan 5, 2014 19:26:55 GMT -5 MrsE said:

Jan 5, 2014 16:09:12 GMT -5 coconutbug said:

Can you try out a couple classes for free before signing up? I went to the website and it seemed like new members were generally able to try classes free for a week.

I have taken a yoga class there before and liked it. The crossfit and cycling are new. While I've taken many a spin class, I have never tried crossfit. I haven't seen anything online about trying a class for free other than the open house scheduled for Saturday (maybe because I'm looking from my phone?).

I am definitely planning to go but maybe I should stop by this week to ask questions beforehand? There is a new member package for $75 for the first month. However, the founding member deal ($135/month) is only through the 15th. The lady on the phone when I called today recommended taking advantage of the deal sooner rather than later if I was interested. I asked if there were a limited number of slots for the founding member price and she said there were not - but that management has been known to change their mind before. Not sure what to think about that.

I think I know exactly what studio you are talking about!!  I am debating the same thing.  In the end I think I am going for it since I know I'll get my money's worth on yoga classes even if I don't like Crossfit.  (Also, try their PowerSculpt if you are looking for something with weights).

[coconutbug]

On the FAQ, it said that new people could try the gym for free for a week, but since you've already been there before, I don't know if you'd be considered new. But I think it'd be worth asking them if you could try a crossfit class before committing.

[suzyp]

Not founding member pricing, but I've been paying $135/month for 3x per week for the last 4 years in Houston. In the DC suburbs, I would jump on that price provided you don't have to sign up for some huge amount of time

[MrsE]

shoeless - do you live in NoVA? When are you going to sign up?

coconutbug - great call on the FAQs. I pulled it up on my iPhone originally but saw it on my iPad! Thanks!

suzyp - good to know! From what I read online the founding members pay $135/month for unlimited classes and then it jumps up for additional members to join for $235/month. Even the 10 class drop in package is over $135. I think I'm doing to check it out!

Thanks ladies!

[cole]

MrsE and shoeless, I think I'm looking at the same studio. I'm moving to Nova in 6-7 weeks in with my FI from DC and want a gym heavy on classes since I don't push myself as hard left to my own devices

I don't see where on the website to actually sign up though. Do I need to call to do so?

[emuni04]

I think I got the founding member rate when I used to do CF...but maybe I was one price tier higher, I can't recall. Anyway, it was $90/month unlimited. LCOL-MCOL area.

[shoeless]

Jan 6, 2014 11:36:21 GMT -5 cole said:

MrsE and shoeless, I think I'm looking at the same studio. I'm moving to Nova in 6-7 weeks in with my FI from DC and want a gym heavy on classes since I don't push myself as hard left to my own devices

I don't see where on the website to actually sign up though. Do I need to call to do so?

I signed up today at the facility.  I am guessing that you will need to call.

[carifly]

If you are in Northern VA, I'm almost certain I go to the same studio you are talking about. I've been a member there for about six months and i love it. I haven't tried CF yet, but I start this week in my elements class so we will see.

My membership used to be the $99/month new student membership, but I upgraded to the founders deal. It seems good to me considering that's the same price it used to be for just yoga after your first year. If you know you like the yoga and will go enough to justify the membership, go for it. I think you have to stay a member for three months if you take advantage of the free elements special, but otherwise it is month-to-month with no cancellation fee.

I have mixed feelings about adding the cycling and crossfit because I'm afraid it will change how the studio feels, but I'm also excited about the chance to try something besides yoga.

[MrsE]

Jan 6, 2014 11:36:21 GMT -5 cole said:

MrsE and shoeless, I think I'm looking at the same studio. I'm moving to Nova in 6-7 weeks in with my FI from DC and want a gym heavy on classes since I don't push myself as hard left to my own devices

I don't see where on the website to actually sign up though. Do I need to call to do so?

Waives hi!! Wishing you an early welcome to nova.

[MrsE]

Jan 6, 2014 19:57:54 GMT -5 carifly said:

If you are in Northern VA, I'm almost certain I go to the same studio you are talking about. I've been a member there for about six months and i love it. I haven't tried CF yet, but I start this week in my elements class so we will see.

My membership used to be the $99/month new student membership, but I upgraded to the founders deal. It seems good to me considering that's the same price it used to be for just yoga after your first year. If you know you like the yoga and will go enough to justify the membership, go for it. I think you have to stay a member for three months if you take advantage of the free elements special, but otherwise it is month-to-month with no cancellation fee.

I have mixed feelings about adding the cycling and crossfit because I'm afraid it will change how the studio feels, but I'm also excited about the chance to try something besides yoga.

Yes, I live a stone's throw from the little city signs. Thank you for sharing your perspective. I think I'm going to join. Now I just need to decide if I should brave the negative degree windchill to get there tomorrow or wait a few days. Either way I am going to the open house too (w/ a friend).

Maybe I'll see you there!

ETA: Will you report back on the elements class? I'm very intrigued! I plan to ask the instructor/coach about modifications if needed since I'm still in a knee brace for weightlifting and running.

[shoeless]

Jan 6, 2014 19:57:54 GMT -5 carifly said:

If you are in Northern VA, I'm almost certain I go to the same studio you are talking about. I've been a member there for about six months and i love it. I haven't tried CF yet, but I start this week in my elements class so we will see.

My membership used to be the $99/month new student membership, but I upgraded to the founders deal. It seems good to me considering that's the same price it used to be for just yoga after your first year. If you know you like the yoga and will go enough to justify the membership, go for it. I think you have to stay a member for three months if you take advantage of the free elements special, but otherwise it is month-to-month with no cancellation fee.

I have mixed feelings about adding the cycling and crossfit because I'm afraid it will change how the studio feels, but I'm also excited about the chance to try something besides yoga.

I've been going there for 6 months and I am afraid about how CrossFit and Cycling will change the vibe as well.  I'm also selfishly nervous that it will be hard to get into classes without signing up in advance.

[carifly]

Just wanted to report back now that I did my first elements class...

I'm pleasantly surprised. I was pretty intimidated about it, but the instructor was super helpful and nice, and everyone else was pretty much as clueless an new to it as me. We focused on three of the nine basic forms, basically a lot of squats. It wasn't a particularly intense workout, but that was the point- to focus on learning good form.

All of the Jan crossfit classes are for beginners, so I might try to to to one before next week. My issue is that I love yoga so much I hate to give up the chance to go to a yoga class...lol

I'm debating about going to the open house Saturday, I'm afraid it is going to be a zoo...

[MrsE]

Jan 9, 2014 12:01:13 GMT -5 carifly said:

Just wanted to report back now that I did my first elements class...

I'm pleasantly surprised. I was pretty intimidated about it, but the instructor was super helpful and nice, and everyone else was pretty much as clueless an new to it as me. We focused on three of the nine basic forms, basically a lot of squats. It wasn't a particularly intense workout, but that was the point- to focus on learning good form.

All of the Jan crossfit classes are for beginners, so I might try to to to one before next week. My issue is that I love yoga so much I hate to give up the chance to go to a yoga class...lol

I'm debating about going to the open house Saturday, I'm afraid it is going to be a zoo...

Thanks for sharing!! I'm glad to hear to was a good experience! I went to the open house today and it was awesome! I'm so glad I went!! It was a zoo though, in full disclosure, and I had to park in the neighborhood, but I was wearing my rain coat so I didn't get completely soaked lol.

Everyone was super friendly and I really enjoyed the mini classes. So, I joined! I'm heading to the CrossFit Into class tomorrow (which they said is also free to the community - cool) and I'll see how it goes. Then I'll decide when to start the elements classes. From my understanding, the last of the elements classes started today so I think I might need to wait until February to go because of the 4 week schedule? I'm not 100% sure but will ask tomorrow for clarification. In the meantime I'll keep doing NROLFW at my regular gym and sign up for yoga and spin classes at DM!