Life Time (formerly known as Lifetime Fitness) isn't just designed for one season of your life — it's built to evolve with you. Whether you're enrolling your child in swim lessons, training for your first marathon, balancing family life, or prioritizing mobility and longevity, the luxury fitness franchise offers programming for virtually every age and stage. With deluxe amenities, saunas, steam rooms, group fitness classes, Olympic-size indoor pools, rock-climbing walls, and courts for pickleball, basketball, and tennis, Life Time often feels more like a full-scale wellness retreat than a traditional gym. But with that level of access and longevity in mind, what does a membership actually cost?
Life Time memberships are generally broken up into three tiers, with a fourth "Premier" tier at certain locations. Membership cancellations require a 30-day notice, and according to the Life Time website, new memberships come with a complimentary personal training session. Additional benefits include unlimited access to virtual training programs via the Life Time app, a month of free group swim lessons when you enroll your junior in recurring lessons, and a $25 LifeSpa credit to put toward any spa or salon service.
Read on for more information about Life Time membership pricing and see if the hype is worth the price.
How Much Does Life Time Cost?
Life Time membership pricing varies depending on where you're located (there's currently 185 clubs in the US alone, with 14 additional clubs coming by the end of 2026). To give you a better sense of the price range, we explored membership costs in multiple different areas. For more specific pricing, you can build your membership here using your own details, or contact your local Life Time for more information.
One-Day Membership ($30 and up): If you want to experience all the amenities you'd get with a regular membership, or if you're visiting an area with a Life Time and want to treat yourself, a day membership is perfect. And if you do decide to join, you'll be credited back the cost.
Signature Membership ($179-$329 monthly): The signature membership gives you access to the workout floor and studio classes like barre, Pilates, spin, HIIT, and strength training. You also get unlimited group training like GTX, Alpha, and Ultra Fit programs, and all of the top-tier amenities (although the exact amenities may vary depending on location). Signature members get access to multiple Life Time locations, as long as they're within the same price point. Members say they appreciate Life Time's cleanliness, organization, and great instructors. Pickleball and tennis court fees are also included, and members get priority reservations for studio classes and infant care. 26 & Under Membership ($159-$299 monthly): A discounted membership rate for anyone 26 and under. Note that this particular membership only grants you access to one Life Time location, so you may have to upgrade if you wish to visit another club. 65 Plus Membership ($159-$299 monthly): A discounted membership rate for anyone 65 and over. Note that this particular membership only grants you access to one Life Time location, so you may have to upgrade if you wish to visit another club. Premier Membership ($379 monthly): An exclusive tier offered at the
Manhattan Sky club, this membership comes with access to nine indoor pickleball courts in Manhattan between Sky and PENN 1.
Note that some memberships are not available in all major cities. Clubs in popular locations may also have a waitlist. If you want to get a feel for the gym without signing up for a membership, you can always request a tour.
Additional Costs
Most memberships allow you to visit multiple Life Time locations across the country, so long as they're equal to or below your own price point. If you're looking to attend a more expensive club, you must upgrade your club access by visiting the front desk or contacting your local Life Time at accountservices@lifetime.life. For example, a membership in Colorado Springs will give you access to five Life Time clubs in Arizona, but you'll need to upgrade if you're visiting the one in Scottsdale. Upgrading will cost a one-time service fee of $10 plus the applicable dues, according to the Life Time FAQs.
Something else to consider is childcare. Signature members have the option to register early for childcare and summer camps, but childcare is included with all memberships if a junior membership (a tier ranging from $30-$100 for children 13 and under) is purchased along with it. Kids can also opt to have their own membership at age 12, with a parent or guardian's permission. There are also one-time initiation fees for new members ranging from $49 to $170, although these are occasionally waived depending on the time of year.
Certain Life Time locations (namely the Manhattan Sky club) offer Beach Club access for the one-time price of $899 per adult member and $100 per junior member (13 and under) for the upcoming 2026 summer season. This fee can be added to your membership after purchase, allowing you access to the outdoor pool area and its corresponding amenities (like towel service, full-service bistro, and water slides). Other services include the Life Time spa, salon, and café, to name a few. Other locations may include pool access in your regular monthly membership.
Forgot your gym 'fit at home? Don't stress — Life Time also sells its own apparel, athleisure, and wellness gear. We're big fans of this Tasc MicroLuxe Rib Tank ($58) and Spiritual Gangster Nirvana Libra Longline Bra ($78). But also, we love to wear our PS Workout Tank Top ($10) and PS Biker Shorts ($14), which pair wonderfully with a great workout.
Is Life Time Worth the Price?
Life Time is undoubtedly on the pricier side — whether or not it's worth it depends on what you're looking for. Almost all fitness classes are included, which adds significant value if you regularly take yoga, strength, cycling, or HIIT. "If you like to take classes it's absolutely worth it," one person wrote on Reddit. Others, however, say they prefer CrossFit or lower-cost, no-frills gyms.
What often gets overlooked in the price conversation is that Life Time extends far beyond the traditional gym model. In addition to its clubs, the company produces large-scale athletic events like the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon and other destination races across the country. "Training at Life Time Boston Prudential and then running the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon really showed me that Life Time isn't just a gym — it's built to support everything from your weekly classes to big race-day goals," says shopping staff writer Haley Lyndes, who has experienced Life Time programming firsthand.
And it's not just about workouts. Many locations include co-working spaces through Life Time Work, making it possible to answer emails, take meetings, and then head straight to a training session, recovery class, or sauna. If you work remotely or juggle family life, the ability to combine fitness, childcare, community, and even workspace under one roof can be a major differentiator.
Of course, it ultimately comes down to the individual. If you're a casual gym-goer who just needs a treadmill, the price may feel steep. But if you're someone who values classes, community, athletic events, family programming, and all-in-one convenience, Life Time may feel less like a gym membership and more like a lifestyle upgrade. If you're still unsure, a day pass or club tour can help you decide whether the experience matches the investment.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Haley Lyndes is a shopping writer and editor with more than seven years of experience in the publishing space. Specializing in home and lifestyle, she covers everything from furniture and mattresses to beauty products and fitness gear. Her writing has appeared in BuzzFeed, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.
Chandler Plante (she/her) is a social producer and staff writer for the health and fitness team at Popsugar. She has over five years of industry experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine, a social media manager for Millie magazine, and a contributor for Bustle Digital Group. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and is based in Los Angeles.
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