How to cancel a gym membership (Planet Fitness, LA Fitness…)
Gym memberships are some of the hardest subscriptions to cancel: in-person-only policies, franchises with their own contracts, annual fees and notice periods. The right method makes it simple.
Pick your service
Online, in person or by mail
Check your account first: more and more gyms offer online cancellation, and several states require it for memberships bought online. Otherwise cancel at your home club or by certified letter. Franchises like Anytime Fitness handle cancellations club by club.
Fees to watch
Planet Fitness charges an annual fee once a year, and LA Fitness may draft one more due depending on timing. Read your agreement for the notice period, and keep proof of your request.
If the gym keeps charging you
Ask your bank to stop the recurring payment and dispute charges made after your cancellation.
FAQ
Can a gym require me to cancel in person?
It depends on your state and how you signed up. Many states require online cancellation for memberships bought online.
Will I pay after cancelling?
Possibly one more draft depending on your agreement's notice period.
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