How to Cancel Orangetheory Fitness Membership (2026 Guide)

Updated 2026-02-16 · 5 min read

Orangetheory (OTF) costs $69-$169/month depending on your plan and location. That's up to $2,028/year for a fitness class you might attend twice a week. Here's how to cancel without getting hit with surprise charges.

⚠️ The 30-Day Notice Rule

Orangetheory requires 30 days' written notice before your billing date. Miss it by even one day and you're locked in for another month. If your billing date is the 15th, you must submit cancellation by the 14th of the previous month.

How to Cancel Orangetheory

You must cancel in person or by letter. No phone, no email, no app.

Option A: In Person

Visit your home studio
Ask to speak with a manager about cancellation
Fill out the cancellation form
Get a signed copy and confirmation email
Your membership ends 30 days from submission

Option B: Certified Letter

Write a letter with your name, member ID, email, and request to cancel
Send via USPS Certified Mail to your home studio's address
Send it at least 35 days before your billing date (buffer for mail delivery)

💡 The Freeze Alternative

If you're not sure about canceling, OTF offers a membership freeze for $15/month. This is cheaper than the full rate but still costs money. Only freeze if you genuinely plan to return within 1-2 months — otherwise, cancel and rejoin later (they often run rejoining promotions).

Orangetheory Plan Costs

Plan	Monthly	Annual Cost	Per Class*
Basic (4/mo)	$69	$828	$17.25
Elite (8/mo)	$109	$1,308	$13.63
Premier (unlimited)	$169	$2,028	$14-42 (depends on usage)

*Prices vary by market — NYC/LA can be 20-30% higher

Is OTF Worth the Money?

The honest math:

If you go 3-4x/week: $10-14/class — comparable to drop-in HIIT classes. Worth it if you love the format.
If you go 1-2x/week: $20-40/class — expensive. A regular gym + YouTube HIIT workouts would be cheaper.
If you go less than 4x/month: Cancel. You're paying $17-42 per class.

Alternatives to Orangetheory

F45 Training — Similar HIIT format, $50-65/week (comparable but more sessions included)
CrossFit — $150-250/month, unlimited classes, stronger community
Peloton App ($12.99/mo) — HIIT, strength, cycling classes at home. No commute.
Apple Fitness+ — $9.99/month with Apple Watch integration (similar heart rate tracking to OTF)
Planet Fitness + YouTube HIIT — $10/month gym + free YouTube workouts = $120/year vs $2,028

💰 Annual Savings

Switching from OTF Premier ($169/mo) to Planet Fitness + Peloton App = $23/month = $1,752 saved per year. That's a vacation. Or 7 months of groceries. The workouts are different, but the calorie burn is similar.

What About the Heart Rate Monitor?

The OTBeat ($99-$129) is yours to keep after canceling
It only works with OTF equipment — no use at home or other gyms
An Apple Watch or Garmin does the same heart rate tracking, works everywhere

🔍 How Much Are You Spending on Fitness?

OTF + gym + Peloton + Nike Training Club + class packs... fitness subscriptions stack up fast. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel to find every fitness charge you're paying.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Orangetheory

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions