Welcome to the ultimate guide to 24 Hour Fitness. We've rounded up all our expertise on this page—giving you everything you needed to know about the popular gym chain.
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Total Locations
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Average Size (sq ft)
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Average Google Rating
Welcome to the ultimate guide to 24 Hour Fitness. We've rounded up all our expertise on this page—giving you everything you needed to know about the popular gym chain.
Welcome to the ultimate guide to 24 Hour Fitness. We've rounded up all our expertise on this page—giving you everything you needed to know about the popular gym chain.
24 Hour Fitness members have plenty to be happy about. Amenities are widespread and plentiful, though some have been removed in the past few years. Still, the offerings here are significantly stronger then the majority of gyms out there.
People of all fitness backgrounds call 24 home, likely because of these key offerings:
Of course, all your standard gym offerings are there:
24 Hour Fitness was founded in 1983 in San Leandro, California, United States. The current CEO is Tony Ueber. The headquarters of 24 Hour Fitness is located in Carlsbad, California, United States.
Hours vary at all clubs, but the most common we've seen for those not open all night:
The total amount of locations we're tracking from this fitness chain.
Room for activities! Average square footage of their gyms.
How much you can expect to pay for the entry-level membership every month
So much to love about 24 Hour Fitness. No gym is perfect, but this chain sure does check off many boxes. It's no wonder they've considered one of the best gyms in the nation.
24-hour-a-day access to many (but not all of their clubs). They've started to open and include more clubs to this list since 2022, and we're huge fans of late night workouts!
Abundance of aqua amenities. Nearly all locations have a pool, steam room and sauna. If a pool is on your must-have list, then 24 is a must-consider gym chain.
Awesome opportunities for basketball players. With so many locations that have a basketball court, folks looking to hoop on hardwood definitely must appreciate 24 Hour Fitness—me included!
While 24's overall offerings will please most folks, there are still some things we'd like to see from the popular chain.
We wish all of their locations were open 24-hours-a-day. 40% of them are (110 gyms) which is a great start. It's also a brand-identity crisis, really. They need to stick to their nameplate.
Parents all over the country wish they would bring back childcare. Options are limited, and an extra set of hands—especially at the gym—is a health and wellness gamechanger.
Prices were more competitive with the upcoming competition. Guess what: it looks like they are.
24 Hour Fitness stands out as a mid-range gym chain, with monthly membership fees ranging from $24.99 to $57.99. Lucky for potential members, there are often promotional offers that can significantly reduce costs—some even dropping to around $23 in 2022 and 2023. Keep in mind that these special rates typically require a one-year commitment with an upfront payment. Here’s a breakdown of their membership options:
Regardless of the membership level, all tiers grant full access to cardio equipment, free weights, strength machines, turf areas, various studio and cycle classes, basketball courts, swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs. For Gold tier members, regional access means you can visit any participating club, such as the 58 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area spanning from SF to San Jose, Marin County, and Sacramento.
We all have different bodies, different goals and different fitness journeys. Some gyms may fit a person better than others. So who would enjoy this gym most?
A little bit of everybody! Yep, it's true. 24 Hour Fitness grew their company to cover much of the country because of their wide appeal and range of services and amenities. We believe they have a product that can serve a whole bunch of people. Here's who would fit nicely:
Is 24 Hour Fitness open 24-hours-a-day?
Many clubs are, but not all. You'll need to check into each individual club to find out. Guess what, we made it easy. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see all 24 Hour Fitness clubs, and turn the "open 24" filter to see those locations.
How much is 24 Hour Fitness?
Typical memberships range from around $29 to $59 per month, dependent on your geographical location. Do know that deals can be had—we've seen their promos as low as $23 a month provided you pay up the whole 1 or 2-years up front.
Can you wear jeans at 24 Hour Fitness?
Their member policy states "requires you wear appropriate clothing" during your visit. "Street clothes... and jeans are not appropriate." Do yourself a favor and wear the right gear. It's not only more comfortable during your workout, but at times safer and more functional.
Does 24 Hour Fitness allow filming?
More from their member policy page: "Taking photos or filming of others is not permitted without their prior knowledge or consent." What they're trying to do here is make sure you're not filming someone (even in the background) without them knowing. Are people using tripods to track their workouts/personal gains? We'd be lying if we didn't say yes. Our advice: do it in a controlled, respectful manner. You also absolutely can't film in the locker room, steam room, pool and sauna areas.
Did LA Fitness buy 24 Hour Fitness?
The real life answer you're looking for is "no." These are two separate companies operating different gyms. The technical answer might be "yes"—and that has to with LA Fitness acquiring 11 Arizona gyms from 24 Hour Fitness back in 2015. It was a club exchange (that is quite common in the industry).
Does Shaq own 24 Hour Fitness?
Nope. See below.
How many franchises does Shaq own of 24 Hour Fitness?
24 Hour Fitness is not a franchisee fitness chain. It is a private company owned by several investment capital groups. However:
Free weights, strength machines and cardio equipment.
Nothing like the hot heat to warm muscles up.
An extra early or real late workout—your choice.
Stretch, sleds, bodyweight or box jumps. The turf area is the place to be.
Relieve pain post workout or soothe sore muscles.
Gym Pricing Tiers Explained
There are 3-4 main pricing tiers that nearly all gyms across the country fall into. Generally, higher prices = more amenities and services.
$10 - $25 /month — Value
$15 - $30 /month — High Value Low Price
$25 - $65 Monthly — Mid-Tier
$65 and up — Boutique/Specialty/Luxury
"Is this gym worth it?"
Use our guides to help inform and educate what a gym can offer your fitness lifestyle. Only you can truly decide if a gym is worth it!
24 Hour Fitness is a do-it-all big-box gym chain that is extremely popular nationwide. You'll get larger footprint locations with more amenities and more services vs the competition, plus the convenience of multiple gym access. If you need a pool, sauna/steam or basketball, then absolutely consider them.
Don't forget that while their name says "24 Hour," not all locations are open all night. We commend their efforts to open back up multiple locations 24/7, though. The number of locations to workout all-night has climbed up to 110 of their 283 total—for an impressive 40%. Clustered around major metros, that means you probably have a 24/7 location nearby.
When we look at pricing, 24 Hour Fitness had previously defined the "mid-tier" gym category (one that that offers "full-sized" amenities such as pools and basketball courts, with a monthly cost of about $25 to $40). That cost has started to fall since 2020—giving thousands nationwide the chance to move into a better featured gym at a lower price.
Depending on your location, you may be able to find monthly memberships in the low ~$20 range, and its becoming common to see $1 or $0 enrollment/join fees.
This all benefits you, the customer, as the gym space has started to get more competitive overall. With other "budget" fitness centers pricing their monthly memberships in the same range, 24 is increasingly attractive. Why? These cheaper budget gyms may have great prices—but come up short—where 24 will shine.
We mentioned pools (235 locations!) and basketball (187 locations!)—but don't forget that steam is offered (238 locations) as well as hot tubs (243 locations). Add in multiple gyms with popular Olympic lifting platforms, functional turf areas, saunas and... 24 Hour Fitness rises to the top for gyms with excellent value.
Is this worth it? We don't doubt it: their thousands of happy members can attest. With hundreds of locations that bring a value-packed slew of amenities—at stunningly great prices—24 Hour Fitness is worth every dime.
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