Gym memberships · recorded cost ledger
The monthly due isn't the whole cost. The join fee is too.
10 major gym chains on file — every monthly tier, the one-time join fee behind the headline rate, and whether a contract locks you in. Sort by entry price, top tier or locations, filter by budget, and open a row for every tier and what it includes.
Figures are recorded readings from the project dataset, last verified Mar 2026. Prices shown are typical national rates and vary by location and franchise. Not a live feed — dues, join fees and promos change, so confirm with the gym before you join.
Section · Gym memberships
Gyms by entry price
10 chains on file: the entry (from) and top monthly tier, the one-time join fee, and the contract flag. Sort by entry price, top tier or locations; filter by budget; open a row for every tier and what it includes.
The monthly due is rarely the whole cost: a one-time join fee and, for some chains, a contract sit behind the headline rate. Each row keeps those beside the price. Prices vary by location and franchise.
| # | Gym | From /mo | Top /mo | Join fee | Contract | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crunch Fitness Budget · Budget gym with premium options | $10.99 | $31.99 | Varies | None | |
| 2 | Planet Fitness Budget · Budget-friendly, no-judgment zone | $15 | $29.99 | $1 | None | |
| 3 | Gold's Gym Mid-range · Serious lifters, bodybuilding heritage | $25 | $40 | $25 | None | |
| 4 | YMCA Mid-range · Families, community, income-based pricing | $30 | $120 | Varies | None | |
| 5 | 24 Hour Fitness Mid-range · 24/7 access, multi-club flexibility | $31.99 | $41.99 | $0 | None | |
| 6 | LA Fitness Mid-range · Full-service gym, pools & courts | $34.99 | $39.99 | $99 | None | |
| 7 | Anytime Fitness Mid-range · 24/7 worldwide access, travelers | $40 | $50 | $50 | Required | |
| 8 | Orangetheory Fitness Premium · Coached group workouts, heart-rate training | $69 | $169 | $0 | None | |
| 9 | CrossFit Premium · Competitive fitness, coached classes | $150 | $250 | Varies | None | |
| 10 | Equinox Premium · Luxury experience, spa-level amenities | $260 | $370 | $300 | Required | |
Prices shown are typical national rates and vary by location and franchise; join fees and promos change. Entry = the cheapest listed tier; top = the dearest. Confirm current dues, join fees and contract terms with the gym before you join.
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Where these figures come from
Monthly tiers, join fees, contract terms, hours and locations read from each chain's site, last verified Mar 2026. Typical national rates — actual pricing varies by location and franchise.
The ledger ranks by entry price — the cheapest listed monthly tier. The top column is the dearest tier. Open a row for every tier in between and the join fee on top.
Count the join fee, not just the monthly.
A one-time join fee and a contract can outweigh a few dollars of monthly difference — these are dated, recorded readings, so confirm the current dues and terms with the gym before you join.
Gym figures are recorded readings from the project dataset, last verified Mar 2026 — typical national rates that vary by location and franchise. Entry = the cheapest listed tier; the join fee is a one-time charge on top of the monthly due. Not a live feed; dues, join fees, promos and contract terms change, so confirm with the gym before you join. Coverage on record, not a promise of accuracy.