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ANCHOR LEAD
THE NEW YEAR IS FAST APPROACHING-
AND FOR MANY OF US-IT'S THAT TIME WHEN WE RESOLVE TO GET IN SHAPE.
BUT IS THE PRICE TAG AT MOST FITNESS CLUBS PUTTING A CRIMP IN YOUR PLANS?
HEADS UP:
THERE IS A WAY TO SAVE AT THE GYM.
SCOTT HANSON IS HERE TO TELL US HOW.

NAT SOT Length:02
(nats of working out)

TRACK ONE Length: :06
STEPHANIE WILLIAMS IS A FITNESS BUFF.
SHE'S BEEN DOING PILATES FOR FIVE YEARS NOW-
BUT ADMITS-

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KEY@: :17 Stephanie Williams, Barters
"It's expensive"

TRACK TWO Length: :14
ANYWHERE FROM EIGHT HUNDRED TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR FOR SEMI-PRIVATE SESSIONS. BUT THAT'S NOT OUT OF THE ORDINARY- MEMBERSHIPS AT MANY FITNESS CLUBS COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS EACH YEAR! BUT THERE'S GOOD NEWS:
YOU CAN GET FIT WITHOUT GOING BROKE!

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KEY @: :33 Nicole Perkovich, Fitness Studio Owner
"I would encourage everyone to barter."

TRACK THREE Length: :07
NICOLE PERK-O-VICH HAS ONE THOUSAND CLIENTS AT HER PILATES STUDIO. SHE'S BEEN BARTERING WITH STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS.

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KEY @: :42 Stephanie Williams, Barters
"If she needs help with her appointments...or her books...whatever she needs...I help her out with."

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KEY @: :48 Nicole Perkovich, Fitness Studio Owner
"In return I'm giving her the beautiful body she has."

TRACK FOUR Length: :08
OTHER OPTIONS:
OFFER TO COVER THE FRONT DESK...
MAN THE BABYSITTING ROOM...
EVEN CLEAN THE LOCKER ROOMS.
AND IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO PUT IN?

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KEY @: :59 Mary Hunt, Cheapskate Monthly
"Ask them: is there a month to month option?"

TRACK FIVE Length: :11
YOU SIMPLY PAY ONE MONTH AT A TIME INSTEAD OF COMMITTING TO AN ENTIRE YEAR.
ANOTHER OPTION:
A LIMITED MEMBERSHIP--
WHERE GYMS SLASH YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE IF YOU AGREE TO WORK OUT DURING OFF-PEAK TIMES.

SOT
KEY @: 1:12 Mary Hunt, Cheapskate Monthly
"Believe me...there's not a gym in the world that is not going to do
everything to get you to sign."

TRACK SIX Length: :06
THAT'S WHY THIS CHEAPSCAPE EXPERT SAYS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT: HOTELS...EVEN YOUR LOCAL CHURCH OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

TRACK SEVEN Length: :02
WHATEVER YOU TRY-REMEMBER ONE THING:

SOT
KEY @: 1:26 Mary Hunt, Cheapskate Monthly
"Everything's negotiable...just be persistent."

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KEY@: 1:29 Stephanie Williams, Barters
"You have nothing to lose."

TRACK EIGHT Length: :04
FOR STEPHANIE AND NICOLE...
THEIRS WAS AN ARRANGEMENT MADE IN FITNESS HEAVEN.

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KEY @: 1:35 Nicole Perkovich, Fitness Studio Owner
"It turned out to be a win win situation for both of us."

STAND-UP CLOSE :09
ANOTHER THING MARY HUNT SUGGESTS:
CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY.
MANY OFFER DISCOUNTS ON FITNESS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS.
FOR HEADS UP, I'M SCOTT HANSON.

ANCHOR TAG
ONE THING OUR EXPERTS WARN:
NO MATTER WHAT YOU'RE PAYING FOR A GYM MEMBERSHIP-
DO YOUR HOMEWORK.
YOU MAY FIND JUST WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR EVEN CHEAPER BY SHOPPING AROUND!

SOURCES

Mary Hunt
Cheapskate Monthly
5781 Trinette Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92845
562-630-6474

Mary is the founder and editor of Cheapskate Monthly, a monthly
newsletter that promotes financially responsible living while offering
motivation to get debt-free. She has written numerous books on the subject of living frugally, and has been featured in a number of national publications as well as on television shows including Oprah, Good Morning America and The O'Reilly Factor.

Nicole Perkovich
Sanctuary Seven
630 S. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL
(305) 358-0909

Nicole is the owner and founder of Sanctuary Seven, a fitness studio specializing in Pilates. Nicole often "barters" with her clients to fulfill a need at the studio, while offering free/discounted training sessions.