How to Cancel Anytime Fitness Membership (2026 Guide)

Updated 2026-02-16 · 6 min read

Anytime Fitness charges $38-$50/month with a 12-month contract. The name says "Anytime" — but canceling is anything but convenient. You can't cancel online, you can't cancel by phone, and you need to give 30 days' written notice. Here's the full process.

⚠️ The "Anytime" Irony

Despite the name, Anytime Fitness has one of the more restrictive cancellation policies in the gym industry. You must visit in person or send a certified letter. No phone cancellation. No email cancellation. No app cancellation.

Method 1: Cancel In Person (Fastest)

Visit your home club (the location you signed up at)
Ask the front desk for a cancellation form
Fill it out completely — include your name, member ID, and signature
Get a copy of the signed form and a confirmation receipt
Your cancellation takes effect 30 days after submission

💡 Critical: Get Written Proof

Take a photo of the signed cancellation form. Ask the staff member for their name. Anytime Fitness locations are independently owned franchises — some have been known to "lose" cancellation paperwork. Written proof protects you.

Method 2: Cancel by Certified Letter

If you can't visit in person (moved away, different hours, etc.):

Write a cancellation letter including:
- Your full name and address
- Member ID / key fob number
- Date you want cancellation effective
- "I am requesting cancellation of my Anytime Fitness membership."
- Your signature
Send via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt to your home club's address
Keep the tracking number and return receipt as proof

Early Termination Fees

Situation	ETF
Within contract period	Remaining balance or flat fee (varies by franchise, typically $50-$250)
After contract (month-to-month)	No fee — just 30 days notice ✅
Medical reason (with documentation)	Usually waived ✅
Military deployment (PCS orders)	Waived under SCRA ✅
Moved 25+ miles from any location	Usually waived (with proof)

Ways to Cancel Without an ETF

Wait out your contract: Check when your 12 months ends — it may be sooner than you think
Medical hardship: A doctor's note documenting inability to exercise can waive the ETF
Relocation: Moving 25+ miles from any Anytime Fitness location (provide lease/utility bill)
Military orders: Protected under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
Negotiate: Talk to the franchise owner directly — they have more flexibility than front desk staff

Cheaper Alternatives

Planet Fitness — $10/month, no contract on basic plan, cancel anytime
Crunch Fitness — $9.95/month basic, $24.95 peak, no annual contract
YMCA — $30-70/month, sliding scale based on income, family included
Home workouts — Dumbbells + pull-up bar + YouTube = $100 one-time, $0/month forever

💰 The Real Cost

Anytime Fitness: $45/month × 12 = $540/year
Planet Fitness: $10/month × 12 = $120/year
Home gym (basic): $100 one-time

If you go to the gym less than 8 times/month, Planet Fitness at $10/month is almost always the better deal. If you go less than 4 times/month, home workouts save you $500+/year.

🔍 Still Paying for a Gym You Don't Use?

The average American pays for 1.5 gym memberships. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel to find all your fitness charges — including that gym you signed up for in January.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Anytime Fitness

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions