Like 62% of the population, you probably got a gym membership because you decided to prioritize your health. Anytime Fitness is a good choice because you have 24/7 access to over 5,000 locations.
The average monthly cost of an Anytime Fitness is $41. It’s higher than Crunch Fitness ($9.95), Planet Fitness ($10), and Gold’s Gym ($30), but lower than 24-Hour Fitness ($56.99), Orangetheory Fitness ($59), and Lifetime Fitness ($73).
Unfortunately, most of us only have a few spare hours in a day to allocate for exercise. Typically, exercise time is scheduled around office hours, also known as, the peak hours in the gym.
Worse yet, navigating through traffic and looking for an open parking space eats up even more of your limited time. Then, when you enter Anytime Fitness, you’ll be greeted with the thundering sound of a hundred pairs of running shoes slamming on treadmills.
With the time on the clock ticking, you might end up using the elliptical trainer or stationary bike instead of waiting for a treadmill spot. So your workout program goes from a structured plan to anything goes at Anytime Fitness.
If you’re looking for a more time-efficient way to stay healthy, let us guide you in canceling your Anytime Fitness membership. Then we’ll show you the best alternative to Anytime Fitness.
How to Cancel Your Anytime Fitness Membership
Each Anytime Fitness branch is independently owned and operated. This means that each branch also has its own cancellation policy. However, in most branches, you can cancel by:
- Visiting the Anytime Fitness location you joined
- Sending an email to [email protected]
Anytime Fitness offers two gym membership agreements: Ongoing Agreement and Fixed Term Agreement. The cancelation process is different for each agreement.
Before visiting the AF location or “home gym,” review the terms and conditions of your Membership Agreement.
💡 Note: If your membership is enrolled in an automatic debit arrangement, you’ll continue to be charged until you cancel the membership.
How to Cancel Your Anytime Fitness Membership In-Person
Call your AF home gym before going there and inform them that you plan to cancel your membership. Then ask if you could talk to the person in charge of canceling memberships.
If the authorized person isn’t available, schedule a meeting with the gym manager or the person responsible for membership cancelations.
1. Be prepared with the following information:
- Valid I.D. to verify your full name
- Home address
- Birth date
- Email address
- Mobile phone number.
2. Expect the manager to ask why you canceled your membership. They might entice you to retain your membership by presenting discounts and special offers.
3. Provide them with your reason(s) for canceling. Don’t feel embarrassed by your explanation. The gym might use your input to improve its service and facilities.
4. If the discounts and special offers aren’t enticing enough, decline and reiterate your decision to cancel your membership.
5. The manager will walk you through the cancelation process. You might be asked to pay a cancelation fee, other charges, and taxes.
Before ending the meeting, ask the manager to email confirmation that your membership was successfully canceled.
How to Cancel Your Anytime Fitness Membership By Email
Prepare a cancelation request email to [email protected], with the subject line: “Cancelation.”
1. Be sure to include the following information in your email:
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- Full name
- Birth date
- Email address
- Home address
- Mobile phone number
2. Explain why you decided to cancel your membership. Be detailed and provide your reason(s) for canceling. Anytime Fitness might use your input to improve their facilities and services.
3. After receiving your email, AF might contact you by phone or email. AF might try to convince you to stay by presenting discounts or special offers.
4. If you’re uninterested, decline their offers and reiterate your decision to cancel.
5. Ask them to email confirmation that your membership was canceled.
💡 Note: If you prefer to cancel your membership via snail mail, get the mailing address of your AF home gym. Then, follow the process for email cancelation.
What are the Basic Features of Anytime Fitness’ Cancelation Policy?
As mentioned, Anytime Fitness’ cancellation policy will vary depending on the location and the state. However, AF’s cancelation policy contains basic features that should be part of a standard Membership Agreement.
These basic features are as follows:
- Cooling-Off Period: You can cancel your membership by giving Anytime Fitness written notice within seven days from its start date.
- Canceling Within the Minimum Term: You can cancel anytime during the Minimum Term, but you’ll be charged a cancellation fee.
- Canceling an Ongoing Agreement: You can cancel your membership by notifying AF in person, by email, or by post at least 30 days before the end of the Minimum Term.
- Canceling a Fixed Term Agreement: The membership will automatically be canceled at the end of the Minimum Term. If you wish to renew, AF won’t charge a joining fee.
Review your Membership Agreement before canceling. If you have questions about the cancelation policy, contact your AF home gym for clarification.
What Are the Five Reasons for Canceling an Anytime Fitness Membership?
There are five reasons for canceling a membership, as specified in the Membership Agreement.
- Canceling for Medical Reasons: You can cancel anytime if you can’t use the facilities due to illness or injury. A medical certificate from your doctor or a mutually agreed-upon medical professional must support the cancelation request.
- Canceling Due to Bankruptcy: You can cancel anytime if you’ve become bankrupt. AF will require proof of bankruptcy.
- Canceling Due to Relocation: If you’re relocating, give AF 30 days prior notice before canceling your membership. AF will require proof that your new location is 15km away from an AF branch.
- Canceling Due to Disagreement: You can cancel your membership if AF introduces changes in the Agreement that you disagree with.
- Canceling Due to State Laws: Some states have consumer protection laws that allow you to cancel memberships found to use unfair and deceptive practices.
To be clear, you can cancel your membership for any reason. Anytime Fitness cannot and will not stop you. However, if your reason for canceling falls in any of these five categories, you might be exempted from paying a cancelation fee.
Will Anytime Fitness Charge a Cancelation Fee?
A cancelation fee will be charged if you cancel within the Minimum Term. The cancelation fee is calculated as follows:
- 50% of the balance of your membership fees for the remainder of the Minimum Term or;
- The sum is equal to 30 days’ membership fees.
You’ll be charged whichever of the two calculations will be higher. AF will also ask you to return the Fob Key and other essentials provided when you acquired your membership.
You remain liable for outstanding charges, including the Joining Fee, Fob Key fee, and payments for products and services received during the membership term.
Can You Pause Your Anytime Fitness Membership?
Yes, Anytime Fitness will allow you to pause or freeze your membership under the following conditions:
- Your account is updated.
- You have more than two weeks remaining in your Fixed Term Membership.
You can pause your membership two times within a 12-month period. The combined duration of the pause for those two months must not exceed three months. The Minimum Term will be extended for the same time as the freeze period.
You’ll be charged a monthly pause or freeze fee of up to $2.50. Contact your AF home gym to confirm the freeze fee.
How to Contact Anytime Fitness
If you want to join an Anytime Fitness gym or cancel a membership, contact your local AF home gym. To find the AF gym near you, click the Club Locator link.
- To email a cancelation request or have questions about billing, email [email protected].
- For billing inquiries, call AF’s toll-free number 888-827-9267.
- To send feedback, call 1-800-704-5004 or visit www.support.anytimefitness.com.
Visit the Anytime Fitness Contact page for more information.
What’s the Best Alternative to Anytime Fitness?
A study conducted by OnePoll for the Freeletics app revealed the number one reason why people stopped working out. 42% of the survey respondents cited “Not having time” as the primary reason they can’t stay committed to fitness.
So, if you don’t have the time, how can you work out anytime?
The truth is, we only have a few hours in a day to allocate for exercise. Typically, exercise time is scheduled around office hours; 8:00 am to 10 am or 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Unfortunately, these are also the gym’s peak hours.
You pay $41 monthly for an Anytime Fitness membership only to wait for a treadmill or a weight bench to be available.
To save time and money, work out at home.
- Work out whenever you want.
- No waiting time. Run as long as you want on the treadmill.
- Save money on recurring gym membership fees.
- Save money on gas, food, and parking.
- Buy the equipment you want and need.
- Turn workout time into quality time. Exercise with your family.
- No judgment zone. Wear what you want. Listen and watch whatever you want.
- No influencers.
With a home gym, you can work on your fitness anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I transfer my membership to another location?
Yes, you can transfer your membership to another location that is more than 10 miles (16 km) from your previous residence. However, the new AF home gym’s rates might differ from your former location’s.
2. What are the contract lengths offered by Anytime Fitness?
The contract lengths will vary depending on the location. Usually, the contract lengths offered cover 6, 12, or 18 months.
3. How much does it cost to join Anytime Fitness?
The membership cost will vary depending on the location. As a reference, the average monthly cost of an AF membership in the U.S. is $41. In Canada, it’s $53.
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Summary
Cancel your membership by visiting your Anytime Fitness home gym. Before canceling read your Membership Agreement because the cancelation policy for an Ongoing Agreement and a Fixed Term Agreement is different.
You can also email a cancelation request to [email protected].
