Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Edge much more expensive than other gyms?
No. Not really. The costs for an Edge Membership are more straightforward. After your one-time, lifetime fee of set up for our Door Access Control system, your membership cost is a flat fee of either $24.95, $39.95, or $49.95/month (current pricing, subject to change, depending on membership plan). At Edge, we do not charge surprise additional fees, such as “annual”, “new equipment”, and/or “gym maintenance” fees. Additionally, if you calculate the number of hours per year that Edge is open to its members, Edge is the LEAST EXPENSIVE GYM in the area.
How much $$ does it cost?
Our current Membership Offers are available HERE.
Does Edge offer a FREE TRIALS or DAY PASSES?
No. Edge does NOT allow Free Trial days, week(s), or month(s). Edge doe NOT allow Day Passes (for non-members).
Our first responsibility is to our current members. Our Members DEPEND on Edge to be what it is and what it will always be- a clean, private, convenient, stress-free, consistently maintained, logically organized, and perfectly equipped private space where they can make the very most of their exercise time.
Using short-term sales tactics that will maybe stimulate new sign-ups, but will almost definitely annoy current members, is a terrible idea and a horrible practice that would violate our policy of respecting our members and providing them the value of an uncompromised exercise experience.
As a member, am I allowed to bring a GUEST?
No. Edge is a PRIVATE, members-only, health and fitness club – we are not open to the public. All personnel utilizing the equipment and facility at Edge must be registered, active members. Violation of this rule is a violation of the member agreement and, in addition to immediate membership cancellation, violators may be subject to legal action and/or fines.
Can anyone become a member at EDGE or do I have to be some sort of elite athlete?
You do not have to be an elite athlete to train here, but you may feel like one when you do. Even though EDGE is the most technologically advanced training facility and best equipped strength & conditioning gym in the area, our members are normal everyday people. Whether you have never lifted weights before or you are a competitive athlete, EDGE is thoroughly equipped to meet your needs.
How many SQUAT RACKS and/or deadlift platforms are there?
Edge 24 Hour Private Fitness is equipped with 2 squat racks (one is a power cage, the other is a dedicated squat rack with optional safety bars) and two, 8 feet by 8 feet, dedicated deadlift platforms/areas. This is also the area best used to perform snatches, cleans, and/or jerks. With the average number of the people on the floor at any given time being 2-5 people, this means it is extremely rare that you would have to wait to squat and/or deadlift.
Does Edge have a POOL, SAUNA, or STEAM ROOM?
EDGE does not have a POOL, a SAUNA, or a STEAM ROOM.
Our focus is on being the highest quality and best equipped STRENGTH, CARDIO, and CONDITIONING facility.
If you are looking for those types of services, we recommend you check out the Lowell YMCA.
Ok, so you're open 24 hours... but, can I go workout at EDGE at 3am on Christmas Day?
Yes. EDGE is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. You can workout at 3am on Christmas Day… even if there is 18 inches of fresh snow on the ground. If you can get there, you can workout.
I see other gyms offering membership rates as low as $9.99/month... why doesn't EDGE charge only $9.99 month?
First, you need to be aware of the games the “10 bucks a month” fitness clubs are playing with you. Their heavily advertised teaser rates (the rate rigged to just get you in the door) do not mention the other fees you will be paying, such as annual fees, equipment upgrade fees, or even gym maintenance fees. Nor do they mention how difficult it will be for you to ever cancel YOUR membership. Also, the “10 bucks a month” membership option, generally does not include access to all their services.
These “other gyms” have an entirely different approach to the market. Edge 24 Hour Private Fitness is the ONLY gym that protects your workouts by placing a limit on the total number of members. The average number of members working out at any one time is usually between 2-5. Over-selling our memberships, as many “other gyms” do, would compromise the quality of the members experience here at EDGE.
Let’s face it- a gym, fitness center, or health club charging $9.99/month is signing up everyone they possibly can and hoping that you do not even show up to workout.
In addition, $9.99/month may be the right price for you, but how will you feel when you discover that 90% of the equipment they install in these types of “fitness centers” DO NOT provide ANY significant increase in physical performance or health benefits? Is it still worth $9.99/month? It has been well researched and documented that beginners and/or those seeking weight loss FAIL to reach their health and fitness goals when performing their strength training exclusively on a circuit of machines. Free weights are NECESSARY for consistent, reliable, and permanent fat loss.
I was wondering if your gym is more geared towards bodybuilding and if there are plenty of cardio machines, and if there is a women's room?
Edge is most geared towards people who want the convenience of working out whenever they choose- early mornings, days, late nights, weekends, or even holidays. Currently, to the best of our knowledge, we do not have any competitive bodybuilders as members at Edge. Our membership population is a pretty diverse group of all types, ranging from a 82-year-old woman (who actually lifts weights!), to a teenage boy that works out with his mom.
We do not have a separate women’s room, but many women have joined Edge due to our more private atmosphere. The average number of members working out at any one time is between 2-5 members. That’s only 2-5 people on the main gym floor at any one time, on average! We have ample cardio equipment for this specific gym model, including bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, and stairmaster.
This whole fallacy of the gyms being filled with huge bodybuilders, models, and beautiful people is a manufactured marketing ploy of large fitness franchises manipulating consumers into a buying decision that makes them millions and costs you your opportunity to truly get healthy and fit.
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE to become a member?
The minimum age to become the Primary Account Holder of an EXPRESS, ELITE1 or ELITE1 PRO Membership Account at Edge 24 Hour Private Fitness is 18 years old. However, JUNIOR Memberships are available to boys and girls 12-18 years old as Additional Household Members. Junior Members must be accompanied by an adult (Member) at all times while using the Edge facility. Special exceptions may be made under specific circumstances, such as young student athletes who have received a minimum of 8 hours instruction on lifting free weights and gym etiquette. Please send an email to mail@edgeprivatefitness.com if you feel you may have a special situation that qualifies. UPDATE: We are no longer accepting Junior Members at this time (November 2023).
I am a current member - how do I UPDATE MY PAYMENT INFORMATION for my monthly dues?
If you are a current member and you need to update your current payment method because your credit/debit card has been reissued, expired, lost, or stolen, or you have changed banks, please use our safe, secure UPDATE PAYMENT INFO application. For your convenience, and to minimize the possibility of NSF fees ($10.00/missed payment), we recommend you provide your bank routing number and checking account number, rather than debit/credit cards.