Springing for a full set of dumbbells, like this commercial set from American Barbell (a premium manufacturer of equipment used in gyms like Gold’s Gym and Planet Fitness), could save money in ...

Planet Fitness will raise the price of its “classic” membership from $10 a month to $15 for new members beginning in the summer. The “classic” membership gives people access to one location.

A gym membership in the United States typically costs around $50 a month. Boutique gyms and high-intensity classes run double and triple that. Planet Fitness, however, has offered $10 monthly ...