LA Fitness Family Membership: What You Should Know
If you’re exploring gym options for your family, the LA Fitness family membership or family plan can be a great choice. This article explains what a LA Fitness family membership is, how the family plan works, what the membership cost typically is, what to look for and what to avoid.
What is a LA Fitness Membership Family Plan?
A “family plan” at LA Fitness means that more than one person (typically two Adults + dependents/children) can join under one membership account or with reduced additional dues. In other words, it’s not just a single Adult membership—it’s designed so that a couple, or a parent plus child(ren), can train together under favourable terms.
According to LA Fitness’s site: You can “Add up to three family members to your membership (additional dues and fees apply).” And one club location says they “provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.”
So, the family membership plan means:
The primary member joins, and then additional family members (spouse/partner, children) can be added.
Additional dues & fees apply for each added person.
The benefits are that your family can all use the club under one overarching plan rather than each paying entirely separate standard adult membership.
The membership cost family-wise will vary by club, region, number of added people and included access level.
Why choose a LA Fitness Family Membership?
Here’s why a family plan might make sense:
Cost efficiency: For two adults and maybe one or more children, bundling can reduce the per‐person cost compared to separate single adult memberships.
Shared access: Everyone uses the same club (or nationwide, if your plan includes) — making it convenient if family members have different schedules.
Family-friendly amenities: Many LA Fitness clubs have kid-friendly amenities (Kids Klub, swim pools, courts) which make the family membership more useful. As one club advertises: “work-out options to family members of all ages and interests.”
Convenient billing: One main account can simplify payment and tracking of memberships across families.
How Much Does the LA Fitness Family Membership Cost?
Here’s where things get a bit hazy because specific published “family plan” prices are less standard across locations. However from research we can piece together what to expect and how to estimate family membership cost.
What we do know:
For standard single adult memberships: one location had $29.99/month + $59 annual fee for one person.
The same listing said “Add up to three family members to your membership (additional dues and fees apply).”
From Reddit user experience: “We signed 2 family plans for $50 initiation fee, $50 annual fee, and $40 monthly fee each. Each plan includes 1 free guest per visit (unlimited use according to the rep). … Overall we pay about $22 per person.”
This suggests that some clubs/regions offer aggressive family plan pricing (2 adults + children) for ~$40/month for the primary plan—thus reducing cost per person significantly when shared.
So how to estimate for your family:
Here’s how to compute approximate cost:
Determine base monthly cost for one adult at your club. Suppose $30/month + $59 annual for one person.
For the family plan: you may have the same base monthly cost or slightly higher, with added dues for each extra family member (often less than the adult rate).
Add the annual fee (the $59/year per adult or per membership?) — you’ll need to ask the club.
Divide total cost by number of family users to get per person cost.
So for example: If a family plan is $40/month for two adults + kids, annual fee $50, initiation $50 (based on Reddit example) → first year: (40×12)=480 + 50 + 50 = 580 ≈ $580 for the family. If that covers 4 people, cost per person ~ $145/year (= $580/4). So about $12/month per person if 4 people. That is a very good deal. But your club may charge more.
Important caveats:
Family plan pricing is not always standard across all locations. You must speak to the specific LA Fitness club.
Access level matters: Single-club versus Nationwide access will cost differently. If your family wants to use multiple clubs, the cost will go up.
Extra amenities: Some clubs have extra features (pool, court, Kids Klub) which may influence cost.
Extra family members: Some family plans may cap the number of additional members or charge more for kids beyond a certain age.
Promotions: The best family pricing often comes during promotions or end‐of‐month deals.
What Does Family Membership Include?
A family membership at LA Fitness generally provides:
Unlimited visits (depending on plan type) to the club(s) included.
Use of strength & cardio equipment, group fitness classes, pool/spa/sauna if available.
Access for all added family members under the plan (spouse/partner + children).
Possibly guest privileges (depends on club/promo).
Billing consolidated under one account (makes it easier).
Kid-friendly features: Many clubs have “Kids Klub” or supervised children’s area, which supports the family plan use. For example, the West Orange NJ club shows Kids Klub hours for children.
What Do Things to Ask and Check Before Signing Upes Family Membership Include?
When you consider the LA Fitness family price or family plan, ask/verify the following:
Which family members are covered? Are children under a certain age included? Are there extra fees for each child/adult?
How many family members can be added? Some plans say “Add up to three family members”.
What is the monthly cost for the family plan? Is it fixed or will it change after the promotion period?
What is the initiation/sign-up fee? Is it waived currently?
What is the annual fee and when is it charged? Many clubs charge ~$59/year per member for adult plans. For family plans verify if children are subject to annual fee.
Access level: Does the plan include use of all LA Fitness locations (nationwide) or only one club? This affects family cost significantly.
Amenities included: Does your club’s family plan include pool, courts, Kids Klub, and other family-friendly services? Are there extra costs?
Guest privileges: Are family members able to bring guests under the family plan? Are there limits?
Minimum term or contract: Are you locked in for 12 months? What are cancellation terms? (Note: there is current litigation around cancellation practices by LA Fitness.)
Promotions and Finer Print: Always ask if the rate you’re quoted is promotional and when it ends or increases.
How a Family Membership Compares to Separate Adult Memberships
If you were to sign up each family member separately under standard adult membership, you would pay: monthly dues for each adult + initiation fee for each + annual fee for each. With a family plan, you often pay less overall by sharing part of the account and receiving discounts for additional family members.
For example: Suppose adult membership is $39.99/month + $59 annual fee + $99 initiation for one adult. Two adults separately would cost: (39.99×2)=79.98/month, plus two annual fees, plus two initiation fees. That’s much higher than a family plan of maybe $40-$50/month for both adults + kids.
Therefore, the family membership cost at LA Fitness can represent a considerable savings compared to separate memberships.
When a Family Plan Might Not Be Best
There are situations when a family membership plan may not be the best option:
If only one adult in the family will ever use the gym. Then a single adult plan makes sense and you avoid paying for extra people.
If family members have very different access needs (e.g., one adult travels often and needs nationwide access, another just uses one club) – then mixing plans might make sense.
If the “add family member” fees are nearly as high as adult separate membership – always compare the numbers.
If the children are older and require a full adult rate anyway, the savings may shrink.
If cancellation or freezing policies differ for family plans—read the terms carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Not always. Often children under a certain age are included or added at reduced cost, but each club sets the “additional dues and fees apply” terms. LA Fitness indicates “Add up to three family members to your membership (additional dues and fees apply).”
Yes, typically. Many family plans allow the adult primary member + partner + up to two or three children. However the cost will adjust depending on the number and age of family members.
Not guaranteed. Some deals are promotional, and membership dues can increase after the initial term. It’s best to ask about future increases and what the renewal rate will be.
Possibly. Sometimes a family plan may restrict certain premium features or access level (e.g., only one club instead of nationwide). Clarify what is included in the plan.
Yes, many clubs allow you to convert your existing adult membership into a family plan by adding a member and adjusting dues accordingly. Ask the front desk.
This depends on club policy. Some allow you to remove a family member and reduce dues accordingly; others may require a new membership contract. Check cancellation or change terms.
Final Thoughts
If you have a family (couple + children) and are shopping for a gym, a LA Fitness family membership (or family plan) can offer very strong value—but only if you do your homework. The key steps are:
Visit your local LA Fitness club and ask specifically about the family membership cost, what “family” means there, and what fees apply.
Get a detailed breakdown: monthly dues, initiation fee, annual fee, number of persons included.
Compare that with separate single adult memberships to ensure you’re getting the savings you expect.
Check the membership access level (single club vs nationwide) and included amenities.
Ask about future increases, promotional terms, and how easy it is to add/remove family members.
Finally, ensure you will use the club regularly—getting a good deal means little if you don’t use it.
A well‐negotiated family plan at LA Fitness could reduce the cost per person significantly, making fitness affordable for the whole family. But a poorly understood plan could cost almost as much as separate memberships without delivering full value. So take the time, compare, and choose wisely.
