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How to Cancel a Gym Membership in 2025 (Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, & More)

June 2, 202510 min read

Gym memberships are notoriously difficult to cancel. Many gyms make the process intentionally complicated, requiring in-person visits, certified letters, or long notice periods. Here's how to cancel at every major gym chain in 2025.

Why Are Gym Memberships So Hard to Cancel?

Gyms profit from members who don't show up. Industry data shows:

  • 67% of gym memberships go completely unused
  • The average unused membership costs $40/month
  • Americans waste $397/year on unused gym memberships

How to Cancel Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness does not allow online cancellation. You must:

  1. Visit your home club in person and fill out a cancellation form, OR
  2. Send a certified letter to your home club requesting cancellation
  3. Include your name, address, phone number, and membership ID
  4. Cancel before the 10th of the month to avoid the next billing

Important: If you signed an annual contract, you may owe a buyout fee of $58.

How to Cancel LA Fitness

  1. Visit any LA Fitness location and request a cancellation form
  2. Fill out and submit the form
  3. Or send a cancellation request via certified mail to LA Fitness headquarters
  4. Allow 5 business days for processing

How to Cancel Anytime Fitness

  1. Visit your home club and request cancellation
  2. Some locations require 30 days written notice
  3. Review your contract for early termination fees
  4. Get written confirmation of your cancellation

How to Cancel Gold's Gym

  1. Visit your home gym location
  2. Request and fill out the cancellation form
  3. Some locations accept cancellation by email or phone
  4. Check your contract for the required notice period

How to Cancel 24 Hour Fitness

  1. Log into your account at 24hourfitness.com
  2. Navigate to My Account → Membership
  3. Select Cancel Membership
  4. Month-to-month members can cancel online; contract members may need to call

Your Rights When Canceling a Gym

  • Many states have laws requiring gyms to allow cancellation for medical reasons or relocation
  • You may have a 3-day cooling-off period after signing a new contract
  • Gyms cannot charge you after a valid cancellation is processed
  • If a gym continues charging you, dispute the charges with your bank

Pro Tips for a Smooth Cancellation

  • Always get written confirmation — email or printed receipt
  • Send certified mail with return receipt for proof
  • Take photos of any forms you sign
  • Check your bank statement the following month to confirm charges stopped

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