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There are now more than 7,000 gyms in the UK, with nearly 10 million members. Industry research suggests that about one in seven of us is now a member of a gym. But while lots of people are joining, drop-out rates are also high. Perhaps some of us like the idea of getting fit, but the reality of actually doing the exercise isn't quite so appealing. It's led some fitness companies to adopt strict rules about how you can end your subscription. One listener tells Melanie Abbott that she gave her gym the required three months notice to cancel her membership, but they continued to charge her fees by Direct Debit. We hear about the latest developments in this still booming industry.

First broadcast on You & Yours, 17 September 2018.