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

• Standard/basic equipment
• Cardio machines: treadmills, ellipticals
• Various free-weights, strength machines

$15 - $30 /month — High Value Low Price

• All the above, plus a few have saunas or pools
• Massage and/or Tanning options
• Expect newer style amenities like Olympic lifting platforms, functional turf and cardio cinema.

$25 - $65 Monthly — Mid-Tier

• All the above, placed in larger facilities and spaces. Pools, saunas and steam are a must.
• Basketball courts and childcare were the main amenities.
• These are your "older" more aged "big-box" gyms, often with hundreds of locations spanning the country

$65 and up  — Boutique/Specialty/Luxury

• Highest end cardio equipment with advanced, expensive machines
• Specialty group training and fitness classes
• Luxury or boutique locker rooms, workspaces and lounges

"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!