Gym membership guides
4 guides
Short, checked explainers on the parts of a gym membership the price tag leaves out — what a membership really costs once fees land, and which ways of paying for one actually work.
- How Much Is a Gym Membership in 2026?
Median gym membership: $109/mo in dues, $119 all-in across the 1,694 gyms we price. Real prices by tier, the fees nobody quotes, and the cheapest ways in.
Last checked September 7, 2026
- How Much Is Pilates in 2026?
What a pilates class, a class pack and an unlimited membership cost — reformer vs mat, the big chains vs independents — computed from studios' own published prices.
Last checked September 7, 2026
- How to Cancel a Gym Membership (2026)
The channels gyms accept, the notice periods that decide whether you pay another month, and the laws that let you leave early. Plus a guide for each chain.
Last checked September 7, 2026
- Can You Use an FSA or HSA to Pay for a Gym Membership?
Usually no — the IRS treats gym dues as general health, not medical care. A Letter of Medical Necessity changes that. The 2026 rules and which gyms take it.
Last checked August 4, 2026