How to Cancel Life Time Fitness Membership (2026 Guide)

Updated 2026-02-16 · 5 min read

Life Time (formerly Life Time Fitness) is one of the most expensive gym memberships in the US — $99-$299/month depending on location and tier. That's $1,188-$3,588/year. Here's how to cancel without getting stuck with extra charges.

⚠️ No Online Cancellation

Despite charging premium prices and having a full app and website, Life Time does not allow online cancellation. For a $200+/month membership, they require you to cancel in person or by certified mail. This is a deliberate friction tactic.

How to Cancel Life Time

Option 1: In Person (Fastest)

Visit the Member Services desk at your home club
Tell them you want to cancel your membership
Fill out the cancellation form
You need to give at least 30 days' notice before your next billing date
Get a written confirmation with the effective date

Option 2: Certified Letter

Send a cancellation letter to:

Life Time Member Relations
2902 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Include your name, member ID, home club, email, phone, and "I am requesting cancellation of my Life Time membership effective immediately."

💡 Timing Is Everything

If your billing date is March 1 and you submit cancellation on February 2, your last charge is March 1 and your access ends March 31. Submit on February 1 or earlier, and you avoid that March charge. Always cancel at least 32-33 days before your billing date.

Life Time Membership Costs (2026)

Tier	Monthly	Annual	Includes
Standard	$99-$149	$1,188-$1,788	Gym + classes
Signature	$149-$199	$1,788-$2,388	+ spa, co-working
Signature+	$199-$299	$2,388-$3,588	+ outdoor pool, all locations
Family add-on	+$60-$80/person	+$720-$960	Per additional member

Is Life Time Worth It?

Life Time is genuinely nice — resort-style pools, saunas, rock climbing walls, basketball courts, coworking spaces. The question is whether you use enough of those amenities to justify the price.

If you use pool + gym + classes + coworking: It might actually be a good value vs paying for each separately
If you mainly use the gym floor: You're paying $150+/month for what Planet Fitness offers for $10
If you go less than 3x/week: Cancel. At $200/month and 8 visits, that's $25/visit

Alternatives

Equinox — Similar premium tier ($200+/month) but slightly smaller facilities
LA Fitness — $30-40/month with pool, classes, and decent equipment
24 Hour Fitness — $30-50/month, good value for the amenities
YMCA — $30-70/month, pools, courts, childcare — income-based pricing
Budget combo: Planet Fitness ($10) + community pool pass ($50/season) + coworking space ($200) = still less than Life Time for most people

💰 Rejoining Later

Life Time frequently sends "we miss you" offers 2-3 months after cancellation — often with waived initiation fees or discounted first months. If you think you might go back, cancel now and wait for a comeback deal. You'll almost always get a better rate than what you're currently paying.

🔍 Is Life Time Your Most Expensive Subscription?

At $200+/month, Life Time often is. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel to see where all your money goes — you might be surprised what else is draining your account.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Lifetime Fitness

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions