Gym-goers at Perdiswell had mixed views on the price increases – with some saying they were not surprised.
Sue Guest said: “I’ve had two hip replacements so I come and do the aqua swim, it’s very beneficial to me.
“It would be a shame if they increase it, but then they (the operators) have their own expenses as well.
“I think it’s still reasonable value for money, actually.”
Colin English, a pensioner, said: “I use the gym quite a lot, I come at least four or five times a week.
“They put the price up last year – if they do it again by these sorts of amounts I may have to reconsider because it’s getting expensive.”
Another gym user called Vinny added: “It feels like everything is going up in price at the moment.
“I’d never stop going though, this gym is important to me so I really don’t mind.”
A final decision is expected to be made on 24 November, subject to discussions at two city council committees before then.
