How to Cancel LA Fitness (2026 guide)

There are a few different ways to cancel LA Fitness, and the right one depends on your membership type and state laws. This guide covers cancellation through in-person visits, certified mail, and phone calls where available.

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Quick Cancellation Overview

Cancel Online

No

Main Cancel methods

In-Person

Certified Mail

Phone

Time to Cancel

15-30 mins

Varies by method

Where to Cancel

Home Club

Or by certified mail

LA Fitness requires cancellation in person at your home club or by certified mail — you can't cancel online or through the app. Some states allow phone cancellation, but most members need to visit their gym or send written notice.

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If you're cancelling more than just LA Fitness, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

Managing more than one subscription?

If you're cancelling more than just LA Fitness, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

Cancel Your LA Fitness Membership

Follow these steps to cancel your LA Fitness membership in person. This is the most reliable method and works for all membership types.

Cancel Your LA Fitness Membership

Follow these steps to cancel your LA Fitness membership in person. This is the most reliable method and works for all membership types.

Cancel Your LA Fitness Membership

Follow these steps to cancel your LA Fitness membership in person. This is the most reliable method and works for all membership types.

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Visit your home club

Go to the LA Fitness location where you originally signed up (your home club). Bring a valid photo ID and be prepared to wait — cancellations can take time during busy hours.

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Ask to speak with a manager

Tell the front desk staff you want to cancel your membership. They'll likely direct you to speak with a manager or membership advisor who handles cancellations.

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Complete the cancellation form

Fill out their membership cancellation form with your personal information and membership details. The staff may ask about your reason for cancelling or offer alternatives.

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Get written confirmation

Request a cancellation confirmation receipt with the effective date. Keep this document — it's your proof that you cancelled and protects you from future billing disputes.

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Verify final billing

Check your bank or credit card statements to confirm no additional charges appear. LA Fitness typically processes cancellations within 1-2 billing cycles.

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LA Fitness-specific things to know

LA Fitness memberships have some unique billing and cancellation policies that might affect your cancellation timing.

LA Fitness-specific things to know

LA Fitness memberships have some unique billing and cancellation policies that might affect your cancellation timing.

LA Fitness-specific things to know

LA Fitness memberships have some unique billing and cancellation policies that might affect your cancellation timing.

Annual fees are charged separately

LA Fitness charges an annual membership fee (usually $39.99) that's separate from your monthly dues. This fee is typically charged 2 months after you join and then annually thereafter.

30-day notice period required
Multi-club access affects cancellation

Annual fees are charged separately

LA Fitness charges an annual membership fee (usually $39.99) that's separate from your monthly dues. This fee is typically charged 2 months after you join and then annually thereafter.

30-day notice period required
Multi-club access affects cancellation

Annual fees are charged separately

LA Fitness charges an annual membership fee (usually $39.99) that's separate from your monthly dues. This fee is typically charged 2 months after you join and then annually thereafter.

30-day notice period required
Multi-club access affects cancellation

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing and whether it goes through properly.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing and whether it goes through properly.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing and whether it goes through properly.

1. Check your membership agreement

Look for any minimum commitment period in your original contract. Some LA Fitness memberships have 12-month commitments with early termination fees if you cancel before the term ends.

2. Note upcoming annual fee dates
3. Bring proper identification

1. Check your membership agreement

Look for any minimum commitment period in your original contract. Some LA Fitness memberships have 12-month commitments with early termination fees if you cancel before the term ends.

2. Note upcoming annual fee dates
3. Bring proper identification

1. Check your membership agreement

Look for any minimum commitment period in your original contract. Some LA Fitness memberships have 12-month commitments with early termination fees if you cancel before the term ends.

2. Note upcoming annual fee dates
3. Bring proper identification

Alternative ways to cancel LA Fitness

If you can't visit your home club in person, certified mail is your most reliable alternative option.

Alternative ways to cancel LA Fitness

If you can't visit your home club in person, certified mail is your most reliable alternative option.

Alternative ways to cancel LA Fitness

If you can't visit your home club in person, certified mail is your most reliable alternative option.

Written Mail

Send your cancellation request via certified mail if you can't visit your home club in person.

Check with your home club for their specific mailing address, as it varies by location. Include your full name, membership number, and cancellation request.

Written Mail

Send your cancellation request via certified mail if you can't visit your home club in person.

Check with your home club for their specific mailing address, as it varies by location. Include your full name, membership number, and cancellation request.

Phone Cancel

Some states allow phone cancellations, but this varies by location and membership type.

Contact your home club directly as phone cancellation policies vary by state and location.

Phone Cancel

Some states allow phone cancellations, but this varies by location and membership type.

Contact your home club directly as phone cancellation policies vary by state and location.

Written Mail

Send your cancellation request via certified mail if you can't visit your home club in person.

Check with your home club for their specific mailing address, as it varies by location. Include your full name, membership number, and cancellation request.

Phone Cancel

Some states allow phone cancellations, but this varies by location and membership type.

Contact your home club directly as phone cancellation policies vary by state and location.

Consider these alternatives

If cost is your main concern, you might be able to pause your membership or switch to a basic plan instead of cancelling completely.

Consider these alternatives

If cost is your main concern, you might be able to pause your membership or switch to a basic plan instead of cancelling completely.

Consider these alternatives

If cost is your main concern, you might be able to pause your membership or switch to a basic plan instead of cancelling completely.

Freeze your LA Fitness membership

LA Fitness offers membership freezes for temporary situations like injuries, travel, or financial hardship. Freezes typically cost $10-15 per month and can last 1-12 months depending on the reason.

Switch to a basic membership

Consider downgrading to LA Fitness's basic membership tier if you want to keep gym access at a lower cost.

  • Basic: Access to home club only

  • Multi-club: Access to all LA Fitness locations

  • Signature: All amenities plus guest privileges

Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill

LA Fitness managers sometimes offer discounted rates or waived fees to retain members. If cost is your concern, mention you're considering other gyms and ask about available promotions.

Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.

Freeze your LA Fitness membership

LA Fitness offers membership freezes for temporary situations like injuries, travel, or financial hardship. Freezes typically cost $10-15 per month and can last 1-12 months depending on the reason.

Switch to a basic membership

Consider downgrading to LA Fitness's basic membership tier if you want to keep gym access at a lower cost.

  • Basic: Access to home club only

  • Multi-club: Access to all LA Fitness locations

  • Signature: All amenities plus guest privileges

Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill

LA Fitness managers sometimes offer discounted rates or waived fees to retain members. If cost is your concern, mention you're considering other gyms and ask about available promotions.

Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.

Freeze your LA Fitness membership

LA Fitness offers membership freezes for temporary situations like injuries, travel, or financial hardship. Freezes typically cost $10-15 per month and can last 1-12 months depending on the reason.

Switch to a basic membership

Consider downgrading to LA Fitness's basic membership tier if you want to keep gym access at a lower cost.

  • Basic: Access to home club only

  • Multi-club: Access to all LA Fitness locations

  • Signature: All amenities plus guest privileges

Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill

LA Fitness managers sometimes offer discounted rates or waived fees to retain members. If cost is your concern, mention you're considering other gyms and ask about available promotions.

Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.

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LA Fitness Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling LA Fitness and what to expect.

LA Fitness Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling LA Fitness and what to expect.

LA Fitness Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling LA Fitness and what to expect.

Can I cancel LA Fitness online?

Can I cancel LA Fitness online?

Can I cancel LA Fitness online?

Will I get a refund if I cancel LA Fitness?

Will I get a refund if I cancel LA Fitness?

Will I get a refund if I cancel LA Fitness?

What happens after I cancel LA Fitness?

What happens after I cancel LA Fitness?

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Why can't I find the cancel button in my LA Fitness account?

Why can't I find the cancel button in my LA Fitness account?

Why can't I find the cancel button in my LA Fitness account?

Does deleting the LA Fitness app cancel my membership?

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Does deleting the LA Fitness app cancel my membership?

Can I cancel LA Fitness without visiting the gym?

Can I cancel LA Fitness without visiting the gym?

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About LA Fitness

LA Fitness is a nationwide fitness center chain offering gym equipment, group fitness classes, pools, and basketball courts. Members can access any LA Fitness location nationwide with most membership plans and use amenities like saunas and racquetball courts.

Why people cancel LA Fitness

  • Found a gym closer to home

  • Monthly fees increased

  • Not using it enough anymore

  • Moving to a new location

  • Switching to a different gym chain

Why people cancel LA Fitness

  • Found a gym closer to home

  • Monthly fees increased

  • Not using it enough anymore

  • Moving to a new location

  • Switching to a different gym chain

Why people cancel LA Fitness

  • Found a gym closer to home

  • Monthly fees increased

  • Not using it enough anymore

  • Moving to a new location

  • Switching to a different gym chain

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