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Published: October 19, 2009
Q. I bought a Peak Fitness metro-pass to use at three area gyms. I paid in advance for 24 months to get a special rate. After its gyms closed, Peak told us to go to Fitness 2000. I was told by Fitness 2000 that my membership had been transferred to Gold's Gym. I have to drive 25 minutes to Gold's Gym instead of 3 minutes to Fitness 2000. Do I have any recourse? -- T.M.
A. Peak Fitness had gyms on Robinhood Road, Jonestown Road and in Clemmons.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July and announced that it was leaving the Winston-Salem area.
If you don't want to work out at Gold's Gym, you can cancel your membership. If you cancel, you would be entitled to a refund.
The N.C. Attorney General's Office offers detailed information specifically for Peak Fitness members on its Web site at www.ncdoj.gov, said Jennifer Canada, a spokeswoman for the office.
According to the site, a closing health club can transfer your membership to another club as long as the new club is within eight miles of the old one and is substantially similar to the closing club.
In this case, the Attorney General's Office thinks there are significant differences between the closed Peak Fitness clubs and Gold's Gym, and it is filing a claim on bonds bought by the Robinhood and Jonestown gyms.
Despite the bonds, you may not get all of your money back.
For more help, call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
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