How to Cancel Orangetheory Fitness Membership (2026)

Updated February 2026 · 7 min read

Orangetheory Fitness charges $69-$169/month for heart-rate-monitored group classes. The 30-day notice requirement means even after you decide to cancel, you'll pay for at least one more month. Here's exactly how to navigate the process.

💰 What You're Paying

• Basic (4 classes/month): $69/month ($828/year)
• Elite (8 classes/month): $109/month ($1,308/year)
• Premier (unlimited): $169/month ($2,028/year)
• Heart rate monitor: $100-130 one-time purchase (required for classes)
• Annual Rate Guarantee Fee: $39-49/year (charged once per year on top of monthly dues)
• Late cancel/no-show fee: $12+ per missed class within 8 hours

How to Cancel (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit your home studio in person (this is required at most locations)
2. Ask the front desk for a cancellation form
3. Fill it out completely — date, name, signature, reason
4. Get a signed copy of the form back (CRITICAL — don't leave without this)
5. Ask: "When is my last billing date?" and "When does my cancellation take effect?"
6. Your membership continues for 30 days from the form submission date
7. You'll be charged for one more month

📧 Can't Visit in Person?

Some studios accept email or certified mail cancellation, especially if you've moved. Try:

• Email your home studio directly — find the address on your membership agreement
• Send certified mail (USPS, return receipt requested) to the studio address
• Include: your name, membership number, home studio, and clear statement: "I am canceling my membership effective immediately with 30-day notice"
• If you moved to a new city, mention the distance — studios may waive the in-person requirement
• Contact Orangetheory corporate at 1-954-530-6903 if your studio refuses email cancellation

❄️ Freeze vs. Cancel — Know the Difference

• Freeze: $15-25/month to pause your membership (still paying!). Auto-resumes after freeze period.
• Cancel: Permanently ends membership after 30-day notice. You'll lose your "founder rate" if you had one.
• Studios prefer to freeze you because you're still paying and will likely come back
• If you want to cancel permanently, explicitly say "I want to CANCEL, not freeze"

🎯 Handling the In-Person Pitch

🧮 The Cost Reality

🔄 Alternatives

• Apple Watch + any gym — same heart rate tracking, cheaper membership
• Planet Fitness ($10-25/mo) — basic gym, no classes but 90% cheaper
• Peloton app ($13/mo) — guided HIIT and strength classes at home
• YouTube HIIT workouts — free, unlimited, no membership
• F45 or Barry's class packs — similar intensity, pay per class instead of monthly
• ClassPass ($49+/mo) — try multiple studios at different prices

✅ After Cancellation Checklist

• ✅ Keep your signed copy of the cancellation form
• ✅ Note the effective cancellation date (30 days from form submission)
• ✅ Use remaining classes during your 30-day notice period
• ✅ Keep your heart rate monitor (it's yours, you paid for it)
• ✅ Monitor bank for charges from "ORANGETHEORY" or "OTF" after cancellation date
• ✅ If charged after cancellation, contact the studio with your signed form as proof