Hidden fees after becoming a member

I like the virgin active in my area and Somerset West best water stone. But I am very disappointed in the amount of hidden fees that comes to bite you after you create a account. In feel like I have got my self in a debt trap. When I tried to cancel my membership , I was told that I could not because I need to pay for the whole year first. If you are considering getting healthy at low cost,. Do not consider Virgin Active in general.?