Crunch Fitness Review: Is This Budget Gym Worth It?

What’s the most important thing when looking for a gym to join?

For some people, it’s all about finding an atmosphere that makes them feel welcome. Others want high-end amenities like spas and hot towel service. And others still just want to find a place that won’t break the bank.

Crunch Fitness aims to offer the complete package. Clean equipment, a welcoming vibe, and a wallet-friendly price.

But does Crunch actually deliver on its promise? Here's a full Crunch Fitness review and tour.

(ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEO CLIPS OF CRUNCH ARE COURTESY OF CRUNCH FITNESS)
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How much does Crunch Fitness cost?

Prices for Crunch Fitness vary by location, but it’s one of the most affordable gym memberships out there no matter how you slice it.

The base membership package will run you anywhere from about ten to twenty dollars per month. This gets you access to all the equipment and standard amenities at just one single location.

If you want to spring for the Peak membership, starting around twenty-one ninety-five per month, you can access more locations in addition to special perks like group fitness classes, tanning, and hydromassage.

Generally speaking, Crunch Fitness is an affordable gym membership — especially if you stick to the basic package. In that case, it’ll definitely save you some money versus joining most other mid-range gyms.
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Crunch Fitness equipment, features & amenities

You sign up, spend your hard-earned money, and are ready to head out to Crunch Fitness for the first time.

What should you expect when you first step foot inside this gym?

Let’s take a look at what Crunch Fitness has to offer.
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Equipment

Crunch Fitness has pretty much everything you need to get in a great workout.

No matter which location you attend, it’s guaranteed you can find a ton of cardio equipment. Whether you want to run on the treadmill or get a full body workout on the rowing machine, there’s something for everyone.

Crunch Fitness is also known for its excellent selection of free weights, which is far superior to other budget gyms like Planet Fitness. You’ll also find resistance machines if you prefer lifting that way.
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Classes

Crunch Fitness has no shortage of group fitness classes.

However, remember that you’ll need to sign up for one of the higher membership tiers if you want to take part in group fitness.

Some of the most popular classes at Crunch include:

Pilates
Yoga
Kickboxing
Zumba
Bodyweight circuits
And more

Classes are offered all day every day, so you’ll definitely find something that works for your schedule.
Pool and Sauna

Only a very small handful of Crunch locations have pools. They’re called signature clubs, so make sure you research your local branch to find out for sure before you sign up.

Chances are, however, that you shouldn’t count on your Crunch Fitness having a pool. If that’s an important amenity to you, you’ll likely need to look elsewhere.
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Child Care

Child care is an absolutely essential service for many parents.

Unfortunately, most Crunch locations do not offer child care. Again, you’ll need to look for a signature club to take advantage of this amenity — and there are only a couple dozen of them spread throughout the country.

If you need child care in order to exercise, you’ll need to look into some other mid-range gym options.

Drawbacks to Crunch Fitness

Crunch is a high-quality gym, and an affordable one at that. But it won’t be a fit for everyone.

The first drawback is the lack of amenities. If you’re not lucky enough to live near a signature club, you won’t be able to access a pool or child care. You’ll also have to pay extra to take part in group fitness classes, which makes joining Crunch a little less affordable. 24 Hour Fitness and LA Fitness are good alternatives that include a lot more for a fair price.

Second, Crunch is an extremely popular gym — for good reason! — but that popularity can lead to big crowds. Members sometimes complain about having to wait for machines and weights, so if possible, try to go off peak hours.

Finally, Crunch isn’t usually open 24 hours. If you’re a night owl or someone who works an odd schedule, you might prefer Planet Fitness for cheap 24/7 access.

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Crunch Fitness is incredibly popular, and there’s a lot to like about it. It’s affordable, has great equipment (especially free weights), and can be found in almost every corner of the country.

For beginners looking to dip their toe in the fitness waters, you can’t do much better. However, for anyone looking for more amenities like group classes, swimming workouts, and child care, you’ll do better at slightly pricier gyms like LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and the like.

Your best bet in the meantime? Try a free pass at your local Crunch and decide for yourself!

[DaleGribbe]

Im 13 and work out with my dad and this gym makes me feel welcome being a kid not being able to lift much and a lot of people actually motivate me

[mimosa]

10 years I have with this Daly City Crunch. Absolutely the best gym I could find in this part of the Bay. So many classes offered, great number and type of equipment, clean facility (especially the lady locker room), very knowledgeable fitness teacher, very reasonable membership fee. Last but not least, a great manager who cares for the place and help solve my concerns. Thanks to this gym I am able to keep the doctors away. 🍁😴

[coryfusting]

I noticed theres a lot less TVs than Planet. Little thing but that alone is a plus.

[infini.tesimo]

No kids on site is a bonus. The downside is the fees I heard that they sneak in. That being said, they have a better cancellation request than most gyms. 30 days is fair, 45 like others is designed to be awkward.

[Nattyfitness]

It looks like planet fitness without the Lunk alarm

[genarotedesco]

Be aware of the Crunch Gym, personal trainer agreement! Is unlimited payment by auto renewal! They basically want to get paid for a service they didn't deliver, nor wasn't used.

[olderthandadirt]

Location location location. Crunch Ancaster Canada is small and dingy but it still gets my money because it is across the road from my workout partner. We could go to a nicer gym but it would add an hour commute to every workout.

[Tormund_BeyondTheWall]

😂😂😂Laughing from NY. You’re paying $120-150 here.

[barbaramelady]

CRUNCH charging YOU annual FEES of 67.78$ even if YOU cancel after 1 month!! BE very very aware !

[TombRaider]

Good price, clean equipments and 24/7 operating is all I need.

[rachaelpolson]

Be aware people will take video of you in group classes wirhout your permission and post it online. Definitely a pet peeve of mine . I'm considering changing gyms because of this.

[cordellfrank]

Way better than 24 Hour Fitness. That's for sure.

[gregorioalcantara]

A gym is freaking gym if your just trying to stay fit

[Snze]

What are the fees? 15 a month sounds good but are their fees when first joining? Are there also anual fees?

[Dr.Ohms]

you forgot to ad that you'll get hassled on an almost every day basis about getting a personal trainer and joining classes that'll make that 20 dollar a month payment go up to 300! when you say no. they wanna know why? whats your goals? whats your plan? whats your long term plan? the more you say no.. the more they wanna know why? you're better off buying your self a set of dumb bells and a bench that to put up with the hassle..

[billydean]

Planet fitness is now 24/5, not 24/7. Sucks!

[MallardDucky]

I would need the child care services. I don’t know if my local crunch fitness has it

[tammydickerson]

In the beginning of video I thought you said 21.95 and could get group classes

[hanzmemes]

Do you have to be 18 or older to join Crunch Gym?

[sami_freefiredonald]

I have a question does anyone know if they accept 14 years old kid to
That gym ?