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| - My mom and I went to her local Lifetime Fitness in Arizona to work out. We asked if they could give me a discount for the week pass since I was in the military. We didn't ask for a free pass, just some sort of discount. The manager told us the reason they don't give any discounts to military members is because it doesn't contribute anything to their business. His exact words, "If they [the military] are going to have Wellness Programs they need to put their money where their mouth is. Giving the military a discount doesn't help our business." What?! A simple, "No" would have sufficed. Crazy because other LT Fitness' give discounts. My mom also spoke with the gentleman regarding the issue and he told her, "I am titled to have my own opinion...there are too many people who walk in here expecting free things." We weren't asking for anything free, we asked a simple question.
One of my really good friends, who is in the military, called and spoke with the GM, a Marine, who told him that they do offer free passes for the military and they are very supportive of active duty, retired, and reserve military members. I am appalled by the initial experience I had with this location and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
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