Senior Special Section: Summer is almost here and it's time to get in shape for those outdoor activities. This week we discuss where you can find the best senior discounts for sport clubs, gyms, and exercise classes.

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Gyms and Sport Clubs

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Many of us will be heading to the gym to get ready for summer activities and outdoor fun.

While it's difficult to put a cost on your health, gym and sport club memberships and monthly dues can certainly add up. Luckily, there are lots of discounts out there for older adults who are looking to get in shape.

Gyms and sports clubs are among the many businesses which offer senior discounts and they can be found at many different health facilities nationwide. Some of the national chains may offer senior discounts, but you will most likely find better deals at local health clubs. Some of the best places to locate senior discounts are at the facilities operated by your local parks and recreation department or even at the YMCA.

National health clubs, like Bally's Total Fitness and Gold's Gym, typically franchise their locations. They have told us that there are no universal senior discounts, but certain locations may provide membership incentives for seniors. Their advice is to contact your local branch and inquire about any available senior programs.

Local clubs and exercise facilities are competing with the larger companies for customers, which can lead to larger discounts for you. While these facilities may not have all the equipment of the nation chains, they may prove to be less crowded and more personable. Check many of the local exercise classes, like jazzercise, tae bo, and dance classes, as they will likely have discounts for older adults.

Almost all parks and recreation facilities have discounts for seniors. Senior discounts tend to be the greatest at these facilities, but the age requirements will probably be higher than those of the privately owned facilities.

Specifically, most discounts at the privately owned facilities will begin at the age of 55, while the parks and recreation facilities typically begin around 62 years of age. The amount of a discount can vary dramatically depending on the facility and its location. Some gyms and spas provide discounts off initiation fees, while others give a discount from their monthly dues. Some locations even provide discounts on both initiation fees and monthly dues.

Health clubs may provide discounts, but many have also started programs for the mature market. These programs can include personal training sessions, classes and nutritional guides to help you get in shape. While researching gyms and sports clubs, be sure to inquire about these additional programs and ask them what they do to make their facility more accommodating for you.

If you can't find a particular gym on our web site, look for the gym on the Internet. Many don't necessarily post their senior rates, as they would like to try to sell their membership in person. If this is the case, call ahead of time and ask if they have any specials for older adults. To search for gym and sport club discounts in your area, go to the Discount Search Form located on our web site and look in the Sports and Recreation category. Click here.

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Add a Discount Challenge

Each week in this newsletter we announce a new winner in the Add A Discount Challenge. Let your fellow senior discounters know about any new discounts you find and keep those discounts coming.

We are looking for any and all NEW Senior Discounts. This means discounts that we don't already have on our web site. Ask at your favorite place of business and find out if it offers a senior discount. If it does, simply submit it on our web site. Click here.

You can also tell us about businesses you think would be interested in offering a senior discount. Provide us with the business information and we will contact that business and invite it to offer a senior discount. The more discounts you enter, the better your chances of winning. Click here.

As always, we greatly appreciate your participation in adding value to our service.

Our winner this week, Lydia Martins of Simi Valley, CA will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Card membership. Lydia, please e-mail us at: newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.

Weekly Internet Challenge

Answer the trivia question and you will be entered to WIN a complimentary SeniorDiscounts Card Membership with included SeniorDiscounts Guide Book.

This Week's Challenge:
In which country was the March 29, 2006 solar eclipse first visible?

To answer: Click Here and tell us your answer to the Weekly Challenge. Good luck!

Last Week's Challenge Question:
According to Forbes, who is the highest paid athlete in the world?
Last Week's Challenge Answer:
Tiger Woods at $87 million last year.

Our winner this week, Brady Welsh of Denver, CO will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Card membership. Brady, please e-mail us at: newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.

Corrections Challenge

We can always use help keeping our database of discounts current and our web site free of errors. If you find a discount that is not correct, no longer valid, or an error on our web site, let us know and we will send you a gift. Just e-mail us at: mistakes@seniordiscounts.com with the correction you have found and please include a description of the mistake. We appreciate your help.

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