LA Fitness offers three membership plans and most people pick the wrong one because they don’t understand what the difference means day to day.
This is not a complicated decision once you know what each plan includes, what it costs in the first year after all fees are added, and which situations each one makes sense for.
The Three Plans at a Glance
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Fee | Initiation Fee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Club | $29.99 | $59/year | $0 to $99 | One club only |
| Multi Club | $39.99 | $59/year | $0 to $99 | All clubs in your state plus Esporta and City Sports |
| Nationwide | $49.99 | $59/year | $0 to $99 | Every LA Fitness, Esporta and City Sports club in the US |
These are the starting prices at most locations in 2026, and prices vary by club and market, so what you are quoted at your specific location may differ a bit.
Single Club Membership
The Single Club plan gives you access to one LA Fitness location, which you designate as your home club when you sign up.
You can use every facility that club has during its operating hours, including weights, cardio equipment, group fitness classes, pool if the location has one, courts, and locker rooms., all that is included in the $29.99 monthly rate.
But If you want to work out at a different LA Fitness location for any reason, whether that is because you are across town, you are visiting family, or your home club is closed for maintenance, your Single Club membership will not get you in.
This plan makes sense for someone who lives or works near one specific LA Fitness, goes to that one location, and has no plans to travel or relocate.
For that kind of member, the $10 monthly savings over Multi Club adds up to $120 per year, which is real money over time.
Multi Club Membership
The Multi Club plan at $39.99 per month gives you access to all LA Fitness clubs within your state, plus access to Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club locations that are part of the same network.
LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club are all owned by the same parent company, Fitness International LLC.
Multi Club members can use participating locations across all three brands, which expands the number of gyms available to you, particularly in areas where Esporta locations are more common than LA Fitness clubs.
If you live near an Esporta and want access to both that club and nearby LA Fitness locations, the Multi Club plan covers you.
One thing the Multi Club plan does not do is give you unlimited access to every club in every state.
If you travel time in multiple states throughout the year, you would need to check whether the clubs you want to use are covered under the statewide access or whether you need to upgrade to Nationwide.
Nationwide Membership
The Nationwide plan at $49.99 per month removes all geographic restrictions.
Your barcode works at every participating LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club location across the United States, regardless of which state you are in or which club you signed up at.
This plan is useful for people who travel for work, split time between cities, commute long distances and might work out near the office some days and near home on others, or simply want the flexibility of never having to think about whether a particular club is in their access tier.
The $10 premium over Multi Club is worth paying if you use gyms in multiple states, but unnecessary if you do not.
Note: when you sign up at an LA Fitness for any plan, your signup location becomes your “home club” and certain administrative actions like cancelling your membership or making account changes have to be handled there, and this applies regardless of which plan you choose.
What Every Plan Includes
All three plans include the same core amenities at your accessible clubs. There is no stripped-down version of any plan that removes access to specific equipment or classes.
Every LA Fitness membership includes:
- Full access to cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers and rowing machines
- Full access to the weight and resistance training area including free weights, cable machines and resistance equipment
- All group fitness classes on the standard class schedule including yoga, Zumba, cycling, HIIT and aqua classes where applicable
- Swimming pool and whirlpool spa at locations that have them
- Basketball, racquetball and volleyball courts
- Steam room and sauna at select locations
- Locker rooms and shower facilities
The availability of specific amenities varies by club, not by plan, a pool is either there or it is not based on the facility, not on which membership tier you bought.
What Are Signature Clubs and Who They Are For
LA Fitness operates a subset of locations under the Signature Club designation.
These are premium facilities that typically offer upgraded equipment, more spacious layouts, enhanced locker rooms, and additional amenities not found at standard clubs.
To access a Signature Club you generally need at least a Multi Club membership.
Single Club members are limited to their designated standard location and cannot use Signature Clubs unless they signed up at one specifically.
If there is a Signature Club near you and you want access to it, confirm this with the club before you sign up.
Signature Club locations are found in select cities and are not available everywhere.
First Year Cost for Every Plan With All Fees
The annual fee and initiation fee change the first year cost and are not always mentioned during the signup.
You will pay an annual fee of $59 after two weeks of joining the gym, not at the end of a year, It then recurs annually from that date.
| Scenario | Monthly x 12 | Annual Fee | Initiation Fee | First Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Club, initiation waived | $359.88 | $59 | $0 | $418.88 |
| Single Club, $99 initiation | $359.88 | $59 | $99 | $518.88 |
| Multi Club, initiation waived | $479.88 | $59 | $0 | $538.88 |
| Multi Club, $99 initiation | $479.88 | $59 | $99 | $638.88 |
| Nationwide, initiation waived | $599.88 | $59 | $0 | $658.88 |
| Nationwide, $99 initiation | $599.88 | $59 | $99 | $758.88 |
The initiation fee is the single biggest variable in the first year, and it is the most negotiable part of the LA Joining process.
How to Avoided the Initiation LA Fee
The standard published initiation fee at LA Fitness is $99, you should not pay it.
LA Fitness runs $0 initiation fee promotions throughout the year, with the most reliable windows being January, summer months and around major holidays.
If you walk in on a random Tuesday in March and they quote you $99 as the initiation fee, asking whether there is a current promotion that waives it is a reasonable question as you will get the positive answer.
Signing up online through the LA Fitness website sometimes also shows $0 initiation offers that are not always advertised at the front desk. So I recommend you checking the website before going to the Gym.
Which Plan Should You Choose
- Single Club: If you live or work close to one specific LA Fitness, you go consistently to that location and no other, and you do not travel frequently enough for gym access to matter on the road.
- Multi Club: If you sometimes work out at different locations in your city or state, you want access to Esporta Fitness locations in your area, you occasionally travel within your state and want flexibility, or there is a Signature Club near you that you want access to.
- Nationwide: If you travel for work or personal reasons and want to maintain your workout routine on the road, you split time between cities, or you simply want to never think about access restrictions.
If you are unsure, Multi Club is the safest starting point according to me. Beside this, you can always ask at the time of signup whether you can upgrade later if you find you need broader access.
Add-Ons that You can Include
Several services cost extra regardless of which plan you choose:
- Personal training is not included in any membership, and sessions are priced at $50 to $100 each depending on the trainer, and packages of 10 or more sessions are available at a discounted per-session rate.
- Kids Klub childcare is available at select locations and costs approximately $10 to $15 per month per child. It is not included in any standard membership plan and is an optional add-on for parents.
- Guest privileges are not standard across all plans, some promotional memberships include one guest per visit, while others do not. If bringing guests to the gym matters to you, confirm if your plan includes guest privileges at the time of signup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my LA Fitness membership at any location in the country?
Only if you have the Nationwide plan, while Single Club limits you to one club and Multi Club gives you access within your state plus Esporta and City Sports locations.
Does LA Fitness membership include Esporta Fitness access?
Multi Club and Nationwide members can access participating Esporta Fitness locations as part of their membership.
But Single Club members are generally limited to their designated club only, since LA Fitness and Esporta are owned by the same parent company, this cross-access is one of the less-publicized benefits of the higher-tier plans.
What is the cheapest way to join LA Fitness?
The Single Club plan with a waived initiation fee gives you the lowest first-year cost, approximately $419.
To get the initiation fee waived, join during a promotion period such as January, summer months or around major holidays, or ask directly when you visit whether any current promotions apply.
Can I switch from Single Club to Multi Club after I join?
Yes, you can upgrade your plan at your home club, the difference in monthly dues applies from your next billing cycle and you may or may not need to pay the initiation fee difference depending on what was charged when you joined.
You can ask the membership representative about upgrade terms before you sign your initial contract.
When exactly does the annual fee get charged?
The annual fee is typically billed two weeks after you join, not at the 12-month mark.
After that it recurs annually on the same date.
This timing surprises a lot of new members who are not expecting a charge so soon after signing up.
Is there a contract or can I cancel anytime?
Most LA Fitness memberships in 2026 are month-to-month with no long-term contract, though this can vary by location and any promotional terms attached to your signup.
Cancellation typically requires 30 days notice and must be done in person at your home club or via certified mail.
Are group fitness classes included in all plans?
Yes, all three plans include access to the full group fitness class schedule at no additional cost.
This includes yoga, Zumba, cycling, HIIT, aqua classes and all other standard classes.
Specialty studios like Pilates by LA Fitness are separate and carry an additional fee.
Abraham is a fitness and consumer finance writer with a passion for helping people make smarter decisions before signing gym contracts. After spending years researching gym membership costs, hidden fees and cancellation policies across major gym chains, he created GymMembershipPricing to give people the honest information they need before signing up. Every guide on this site is independently researched and verified.
