How to Cancel Retro Fitness Membership in 2026 (Certified Mail Required)

Updated February 2026 · 4 min read

Retro Fitness charges $19.99-$39.99/month and makes cancelling deliberately difficult. You can't cancel online or over the phone at most locations — it requires either in-person visits or certified mail. Plus there's a 30-day notice requirement.

Method 1: Certified Mail (Recommended)

1. Write a cancellation letter with: your full name, member ID, address, phone, and "I hereby cancel my Retro Fitness membership effective in 30 days per the agreement terms"
2. Send via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt (~$7)
3. Mail to your home club's address (find it on retrofitness.com)
4. Keep the tracking number and return receipt as proof

Method 2: In Person

1. Visit your home Retro Fitness location
2. Ask for a cancellation form at the front desk
3. Fill it out and sign it
4. Get a copy — do not leave without your signed copy
5. Take a photo of the signed form as backup

Watch for the Annual Fee

Most Retro Fitness contracts include an annual maintenance fee of $49.99 charged once per year. Time your cancellation to avoid this fee. Check your contract or call your location to find out when it hits.

If They Keep Charging You

• Show your certified mail receipt or signed form copy
• Dispute charges with your bank after your 30-day notice period
• File a BBB complaint (Retro Fitness locations respond to these)
• Block "Retro Fitness" and their billing company (often ABC Financial) at your bank

Cheaper Alternatives

• Planet Fitness ($10/month): No contract, easy cancel, basic equipment
• Home workouts (free): YouTube fitness channels cover every type of workout
• Outdoor fitness (free): Running, calisthenics parks, hiking
• YMCA (income-based): Pool, classes, financial assistance available