Genesis Health Clubs membership starts at $59 a month. Twelve months of dues comes to $708; no national joining or annual fee is published, so treat that as the floor. All figures below come from official U.S. sources reviewed on 11 July 2026. See also every fee and discount, the complete Genesis Health Clubs guide.
What does Genesis Health Clubs actually cost in the first year?
Genesis Health Clubs costs about $708 in the first year on dues alone, at $59 a month. No joining or annual fee is published nationally, so this is the floor rather than the final number. Treat this as a floor rather than a final number: Genesis Health Clubs does not publish an annual fee or a joining fee nationally, so your club may add one.
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 months of dues | $708 |
| First-year total | $708 |
| Calculated from the published figures above. Excludes sales tax, optional add-ons and any local promotion. Your club may differ. | |
Held at today’s published rates, three years of membership comes to about $2,124. Dues rarely stay flat that long, so treat this as a baseline for comparison rather than a forecast — how Genesis Health Clubs handles price increases.
What does Genesis Health Clubs cost per workout?
At two visits a week, Genesis Health Clubs costs about $6.81 per workout in year one. Three times a week brings it down to $4.54, and five times a week to $2.72. This is the number that decides whether a membership beats paying per session — a gym is only cheap if you actually turn up.
| How often you go | Cost per visit, year one |
|---|---|
| Once a week (52 a year) | $13.62 |
| Twice a week (104 a year) | $6.81 |
| Three times a week (156 a year) | $4.54 |
| Five times a week (260 a year) | $2.72 |
| First-year total divided by visits. Uses the calculated first-year figure above, so joining and annual fees are included. | |
Does Genesis Health Clubs charge a joining fee?
Genesis Health Clubs does not publish a national joining fee. The amount is set at club level and is the single most negotiable line on the agreement, so ask for it in writing and ask whether the current promotion waives it.
Does Genesis Health Clubs have an annual fee?
Genesis Health Clubs does not publish a national annual or facility fee. Some locations charge one and some do not, so confirm it before you sign and ask which month it bills.
What else can Genesis Health Clubs add to your bill?
Beyond dues and the annual fee, Genesis Health Clubs publishes this additional charge: $0 for 5 included 1-day guest passes in the reviewed official membership flow.
How does Genesis Health Clubs compare with other premium clubs?
Genesis Health Clubs is 1st of the 4 premium clubs we track on published starting price, at $59 a month against a category median of $148 — about 60% below the median for the category.
| Brand | From / month |
|---|---|
| Genesis Health Clubs | $59 |
| VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa | $99 |
| Bay Club | $197 |
| Equinox | $235 |
| Lowest published starting rate per brand, normalised to a monthly figure. | |
What do you get for the money at Genesis Health Clubs?
For $59 a month, Genesis Health Clubs includes large training floors, group fitness, pools at selected clubs, courts and racquet sports, recovery and spa amenities at selected clubs. Premier can include regional access; Platinum is positioned for nationwide Genesis access, while amenities still vary by club.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facilities | large training floors, group fitness, pools at selected clubs, courts and racquet sports, recovery and spa amenities at selected clubs |
| Access scope | Premier can include regional access; Platinum is positioned for nationwide Genesis access, while amenities still vary by club. |
| Guests | Premier and Platinum materials mention guest benefits, but quantity and eligibility depend on the plan and club. See the full Genesis Health Clubs guest pass rules. |
| Minimum age | The published three-day pass requires age 18; family and youth access differ by club. |
| From reviewed official Genesis Health Clubs pages, 11 July 2026. Inclusions vary by club. | |
Can Genesis Health Clubs raise your price?
Genesis Health Clubs can change dues during your membership, and the notice you get is set by the agreement you sign, not by a national policy. Do not rely on a verbal request; obtain written confirmation and the final billing date. Member Services can clarify billing; the signed agreement controls cancellation.
Genesis Health Clubs pricing: common questions
How much is Genesis Health Clubs a month?
Genesis Health Clubs starts at $59 a month on published U.S. rates as of 11 July 2026.
What is the real first-year cost of Genesis Health Clubs?
About $708, or roughly $59 a month once joining and annual charges are spread over twelve months.
Is Genesis Health Clubs good value?
At two visits a week it works out at about $6.81 per workout in year one, and $4.54 per workout at three visits a week.
Does Genesis Health Clubs have an annual fee?
Genesis Health Clubs does not publish a national annual fee. Some clubs charge one, so confirm the amount and the billing month before signing.
Does Genesis Health Clubs offer a free trial?
Yes at participating U.S. clubs. $0 for a free class at participating locations
Is Genesis Health Clubs cheaper than other premium clubs?
Genesis Health Clubs is 1st of the 4 premium clubs we track on starting price, against a category median of $148 a month.
Does Genesis Health Clubs offer student or military discounts?
Corporate, insurance and local promotional arrangements may exist; eligibility should be documented before enrollment.
How much notice does Genesis Health Clubs need to cancel?
Do not rely on a verbal request; obtain written confirmation and the final billing date.
How we verified this. Every dollar figure above is taken from Genesis Health Clubs’s official U.S. membership, club or terms pages, reviewed on 11 July 2026. Figures marked as calculated are arithmetic on those published numbers — we do not estimate prices. Where a charge is not published nationally we say so rather than guessing. Local clubs, promotions and taxes change the final total. See our pricing methodology.