I've heard this as well. If everyone who was a member actually used the gym 3 times a week for an hour, the gym would need to be much, much larger and charge m

I've heard this as well. If everyone who was a member actually used the gym 3 times a week for an hour, the gym would need to be much, much larger and charge much more. In effect, all the people who pay but don't use are subsidizing the people that pay and make the most out of the service.