https://frugal.fitness/tools/Recent content in Tools on Frugal FitnessHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 Frugal FitnessMon, 28 Sep 2026 21:31:31 -0400https://frugal.fitness/tools/gym-savings-calculator/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://frugal.fitness/tools/gym-savings-calculator/<p>Most people know what their gym membership costs per month. Almost nobody adds up the driving, the parking, and the years of payments. This calculator does it for you.</p> <p>Enter your numbers below to see your real annual gym cost, how it compares to a home gym setup, and how many months until the home gym pays for itself.</p> <style> .calc-wrap{font-family:inherit;max-width:640px;margin:2rem 0}.calc-section{background:#f8f8f6;border:1px solid #e2e2e0;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem}.dark .calc-section{background:#1e1e1e;border-color:#333}.calc-section h3{margin:0 0 1rem 0;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:#555}.dark .calc-section h3{color:#aaa}.calc-field{margin-bottom:1rem}.calc-field:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.calc-field label{display:block;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.35rem}.calc-field .hint{font-size:.8rem;color:#888;margin-bottom:.35rem;display:block}.calc-field input{width:100%;padding:.5rem .75rem;border:1px solid #d0d0ce;border-radius:6px;font-size:1rem;background:#fff;color:inherit;box-sizing:border-box}.dark 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Costs</h3> <div class="calc-field"> <label for="gc-membership">Monthly membership cost</label> <input type="number" id="gc-membership" min="0" step="1" placeholder="e.g. 35" inputmode="decimal"> </div> <div class="calc-field"> <label for="gc-parking">Monthly parking cost</label> <span class="hint">Enter 0 if you park free</span> <input type="number" id="gc-parking" min="0" step="1" placeholder="e.g. 0" inputmode="decimal"> </div> <div class="calc-field"> <label for="gc-miles">Round-trip miles per visit</label> <span class="hint">Door to gym and back</span> <input type="number" id="gc-miles" min="0" step="0.1" placeholder="e.g. 4" inputmode="decimal"> </div> <div class="calc-field"> <label for="gc-visits">Gym visits per week</label> <input type="number" id="gc-visits" min="1" max="14" step="1" placeholder="e.g. 3" inputmode="decimal"> </div> </div> <div class="calc-section"> <h3>Your Home Gym</h3> <div class="calc-field"> <label for="gc-homegym">What did you spend on your home gym?</label> <span class="hint">Enter 0 if you train bodyweight only</span> <input type="number" id="gc-homegym" min="0" step="1" placeholder="e.g. 250" inputmode="decimal"> </div> </div> <button class="calc-btn" onclick="gcCalculate()">Calculate My Savings</button> <div id="gc-results"> <div class="result-grid"> <div class="result-card"> <div class="label">Annual gym cost</div> <div class="value" id="gc-annual-gym"></div> <div class="sub">membership + driving + parking</div> </div> <div class="result-card"> <div class="label">Home gym cost</div> <div class="value" id="gc-homegym-out"></div> <div class="sub">one-time investment</div> </div> <div class="result-card highlight"> <div class="label">Breaks even in</div> <div class="value" id="gc-breakeven"></div> <div class="sub" id="gc-breakeven-sub"></div> </div> <div class="result-card highlight"> <div class="label">5-year savings</div> <div class="value" id="gc-5yr"></div> <div class="sub">vs. keeping the gym</div> </div> </div> <div class="breakdown"> <h4>Annual gym cost breakdown</h4> <div class="breakdown-row"><span>Membership</span><span id="gc-b-mem"></span></div> <div class="breakdown-row"><span>Driving (<span id="gc-b-mi"></span> mi/yr at $0.67/mi)</span><span id="gc-b-drive"></span></div> <div class="breakdown-row"><span>Parking</span><span id="gc-b-park"></span></div> <div class="breakdown-row"><span>Total annual cost</span><span id="gc-b-total"></span></div> <div class="savings-note"><strong>3-year savings: <span id="gc-3yr"></span></strong> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>1-year savings: <span id="gc-1yr"></span></strong></div> </div> <p class="irs-note">Driving costs use the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IRS standard mileage rate</a> of $0.67/mile (2024), which covers fuel, wear, and maintenance.</p>