How to Lower Your LA Fitness / Fitness International Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
LA Fitness / Fitness International costs $34.99 per month as of February 2026.
LA Fitness requires cancellation in person at your home club or via certified mail. No phone or email cancellation. No retention discounts. Annual fee ($49-99) charged once per year. Give 30 days notice.
Before you pay — do you already have LA Fitness / Fitness International?
LA Fitness / Fitness International is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
LA Fitness — includes Single-club ($29.99/mo) or Multi-club / Premier ($34.99/mo)
Joined directly online or at a club; $59 annual fee plus optional initiation
Insurance and employer wellness programs — includes Covered or discounted access
Programs such as Active&Fit, SilverSneakers and some employer benefits include or discount LA Fitness access
What Happens When You Cancel LA Fitness / Fitness International
How to cancel
Visit home club in person or send certified mail
Steps (0 screens)
- 1Visit your home LA Fitness location in person
- 2Request cancellation at the front desk
- 3OR send certified mail to your home club address
- 4Give 30 days notice before next billing date
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
❌ No
Win-back email after?
❌ No
Access after cancel
Access continues through end of current billing period
Your data
Account preserved
Same cancellation friction as Planet Fitness. Must cancel in person or via certified mail. Phone and email cancellation not accepted at most locations.
LA Fitness memberships range from $29.99-39.99/mo plus a $49-99 annual fee. Cancellation requires visiting your home club in person or sending certified mail. Same friction as Planet Fitness. If you attend fewer than 8 times per month, your per-visit cost exceeds $5, and a cheaper alternative (Planet Fitness at $15/mo, or free home workouts) may be more cost-effective.
Quick Wins
LA Fitness / Fitness International Subscription
Gym chain. Single club ($29.99-34.99/mo), Multi-club ($39.99/mo). Annual fee $49-99. Cancellation requires certified mail or in-person visit.
LA Fitness / Fitness International Price History
Tracking: Multi-Club Access
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2019-01 | $29.99 |
| 2022-01 | $31.99 |
| 2024-01 | $34.99 |
| 2026-06 | $34.99 |
Price forecast
LA Fitness raises rates modestly and unevenly by market. Expect periodic increases of a few dollars and a stable to slightly rising $59 annual fee.
Best time to subscribe
Sign up when initiation is discounted to $0, and consider single-club access (around $29.99) if you only use one gym.
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Retention Offers (2)
Freeze a month-to-month membership for a low monthly fee instead of cancelling, useful for travel or injury.
Pay $10/mo frozen vs $34.99 active (save about $25/mo)
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Tell your club you want to freeze (suspend) your membership rather than cancel. The hold is about $10 per month and keeps your rate and account so you avoid a new initiation fee later.
Freeze is a good alternative if you will be away more than 30 days. Confirm freeze length limits at your club.
Switch from multi-club (Premier/nationwide) access to single-club access to lower monthly dues.
Save about $5 to $10/mo (single ~$29.99 vs multi ~$39.99)
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Ask to change from Premier multi-club to single-club access at your home gym if you never use other locations. This lowers the monthly rate without cancelling.
Single-club access typically starts near $29.99/mo; multi-club around $39.99/mo. A $59 annual fee applies.
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
If you only ever visit one gym, drop from multi-club Premier to single-club access and save roughly $5 to $10 a month. If you are pausing use entirely, freeze for $10/mo rather than cancelling to preserve your rate.
- Access to your home club
- Full gym, classes and pool where available
- Lower monthly rate
- Access to clubs nationwide
- Guest privileges on Premier
- Good for travelers and commuters
Best Strategy:
There is no cancellation fee, but you must mail or submit written notice at least 5 business days before your next billing date. To keep the membership without paying full dues during a break, freeze for about $10/mo.
Do I actually need this fitness subscription?
Use this framework to evaluate whether LA Fitness / Fitness International is worth keeping.
Using it 3+ times per week consistently
Keep it — regular use means strong value. Check for annual plan savings.
Using it 1–2 times per week
Calculate cost-per-session. At $30/mo and 6 uses, that's $5/session — compare to alternatives like free YouTube workouts or a cheaper app.
Signed up in January but usage dropped off
Cancel now. The 'I'll start again' trap costs the average person $200+/year. You can always resubscribe when motivation returns.
Paying for both an app AND a gym membership
Pick one. If your gym has on-demand classes, you likely don't need a separate app. If you work out at home, you likely don't need the gym.
LA Fitness / Fitness International vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Gyms
| Feature | planet_fitness | equinox | la_fitness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Monthly Price | $15/mo (Classic) | $250/mo (single club) | $34.99/mo (multi-club) |
| Premium Tier Price | $24.99/mo (Black Card) | $395/mo (all access) | $39.99/mo (Premier) |
| Annual Fee | $49 | None, but initiation $100 to $500 | $59 |
| Multi-Club Access | Black Card only | Regional or all-access tiers | Multi-club / Premier |
| Group Classes Included | Limited | Yes, extensive studio classes | Yes, included |
| Pool / Premium Amenities | No pool; massage and tanning on Black Card | Yes, spa, pools, premium amenities | Pools and saunas at many clubs |
| Cancellation Friction | Moderate, by 10th, $49 fee timing | High, 30 day notice, past NY AG settlement | Moderate, 5 business days written notice |
| Best For | Budget, casual gym-goers | Luxury, premium amenities | Mid-range, nationwide access and pools |
Verdict: LA Fitness is the balanced middle option, offering pools, classes and nationwide multi-club access for around $35/mo. It costs more than Planet Fitness but a fraction of Equinox, and adds a freeze option that helps avoid wasted dues.
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About LA Fitness / Fitness International: Gym chain. Single club ($29.99-34.99/mo), Multi-club ($39.99/mo). Annual fee $49-99. Cancellation requires certified mail or in-person visit.