KETTERING -- Losing weight is on everyone's mind, especially during the new year.
But with losing weight, often comes gym memberships, and the Ohio Attorney General's Office is urging you to read the fine print before signing on the dotted line.
Meanwhile, the equipment at "everyBody Fitness" in Kettering is full already on the first day in January.
"You just feel better about yourself, stay healthy," said Trish Yeary, works out at the gym.
It wasn't a New Year's Resolution for Yeary, but for most Americans it is.
"You'll see people coming in left and right, all day from January to February to March, people want to get in shape for obviously summer," said Camdon Harrell, General Manager of "everyBody Fitness."
Harrell and his father recently took over the facility and have a special offer for the new year.
"Right now we have a promotion going, you get January free," said Harrell.
But before you get on that elliptical, it's important to do your research.
The Attorney General is urging you to double check the total cost, including sales tax.
Also, do certain services like child care or group fitness classes cost extra?
Something else to check, length of contract, which shouldn't be any longer than three years.
"everyBody Fitness" offers something a little unique.
"We've done 6 months to 36 months but we do different things," said Harrell, "We custom tailor programs, that's what's nice, we can custom tailor based on what it is you want, which is actually really cool, and most places don't do that."
And before grabbing those weights, check on the cancellation policy. Every gym is different.
But for those in this for the long haul. canceling isn't an option.
"Just do it for yourself that you want to be healthy," said Yeary, "Because it's not just living a long time and taking a pill it's feeling good and being active."
If you think you've been treated unfairly, you can contact the Ohio Attorney General's office by email at OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or by phone at (800) 282-0515.
But with losing weight, often comes gym memberships, and the Ohio Attorney General's Office is urging you to read the fine print before signing on the dotted line.
Meanwhile, the equipment at "everyBody Fitness" in Kettering is full already on the first day in January.
"You just feel better about yourself, stay healthy," said Trish Yeary, works out at the gym.
It wasn't a New Year's Resolution for Yeary, but for most Americans it is.
"You'll see people coming in left and right, all day from January to February to March, people want to get in shape for obviously summer," said Camdon Harrell, General Manager of "everyBody Fitness."
Harrell and his father recently took over the facility and have a special offer for the new year.
"Right now we have a promotion going, you get January free," said Harrell.
But before you get on that elliptical, it's important to do your research.
The Attorney General is urging you to double check the total cost, including sales tax.
Also, do certain services like child care or group fitness classes cost extra?
Something else to check, length of contract, which shouldn't be any longer than three years.
"everyBody Fitness" offers something a little unique.
"We've done 6 months to 36 months but we do different things," said Harrell, "We custom tailor programs, that's what's nice, we can custom tailor based on what it is you want, which is actually really cool, and most places don't do that."
And before grabbing those weights, check on the cancellation policy. Every gym is different.
But for those in this for the long haul. canceling isn't an option.
"Just do it for yourself that you want to be healthy," said Yeary, "Because it's not just living a long time and taking a pill it's feeling good and being active."
If you think you've been treated unfairly, you can contact the Ohio Attorney General's office by email at OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or by phone at (800) 282-0515.
