Joining a Gym
These phrases will help you ask about prices, trials, and rules when signing up at a Norwegian gym.
Key Phrases
Hva koster et medlemskap per måned?
neutralWhat does a membership cost per month?
The most common way to ask about monthly fees.
Hvor mye koster det å trene her?
casualHow much does it cost to work out here?
More informal, good for smaller, local gyms.
Kan jeg få en gratis prøvetime?
neutralCan I get a free trial session?
A standard question before committing to a membership.
Kan jeg prøve først?
casualCan I try first?
Very direct and natural in casual speech.
Hva er åpningstidene?
neutralWhat are the opening hours?
Applies to any business, not just gyms.
Når åpner og stenger dere?
casualWhen do you open and close?
A slightly more conversational alternative.
Har dere gruppetimer?
neutralDo you have group classes?
Use 'gruppetimer' for any fitness class like yoga, spinning, etc.
Er det bindingstid?
neutralIs there a lock-in period?
'Bindingstid' is a crucial word for Norwegian subscriptions.
Må jeg binde meg for et helt år?
casualDo I have to commit for a whole year?
A very direct way to ask if you are locked into a contract.
Hvordan kan jeg si opp avtalen?
neutralHow can I cancel the agreement?
Good to know before you sign anything.