Like millions of newly resolute Americans, you may be entering into a very important legal contract this week: a gym membership contract.

It’s the new year, and joining a gym to shed a few extra pounds may be at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list.

But gym membership contracts can be very tricky, and may include many provisions that have nothing to do with how long the pool is open or the type of free weights they use. Instead, many gym contracts include legal fine print covering things like early cancellation fees and waivers of liability.

Here are three secrets of gym membership contracts you should be aware of:

Work out, reduce stress, and don’t let a gym membership contract get you down. Know these secrets of gym contracts and you’ll be in good shape, legally speaking, for 2013.

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