Club Lime first opened their doors in the ACT in 2004 and are now one of the fastest-growing gym chains in Australia, sporting over 30,000 members. They're affordable, have great equipment & group fitness classes and have flexible memberships available.
Price: $11.90 – $16.90 per week
Sign Up Fee: $59.00 (for access pass)
No Lock in Contracts: Available (fortnightly contract)
24/7 Access: Yes, for majority of clubs
Group Fitness: Yes
Today you’re going to gain some deeper insight into Club Lime so you have a better understanding as to whether it’s the right fit for you and your situation.
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Here’s our review of Club Lime, let’s dive in.
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Club Lime first opened their doors in the ACT in 2004 and are now one of the fastest-growing gym chains in Australia, sporting over 30,000 members. Club Lime is owned by Viva Leisure, who also owns the Plus Fitness and Fit n Fast franchises.
Club Lime prides themselves on being ‘more than a gym or training facility’ where you can be yourself without worrying about what’s going on around you. Each Club Lime has considerably different prices and offerings, so it’s best to check what your local facility has before joining up.
✓ Club Lime is great value for money – they are relatively low cost for the amount of perks you get such a large amount of equipment and group fitness classes.
✓ Club Lime offer several different types of membership, including fortnightly pay as you go, or upfront lump sum for 3 or 12 months.
✓ Club Lime are relatively large clubs, sporting a bigger gym floor and more extensive equipment than other similarly priced gym chains.
✓ Almost all Club Lime facilities are open 24/7.
✗ If you’re hoping to visit multiple Club Lime locations, your membership fees will be substantially more than for single club access.
✗ Each Club Lime has considerably different prices and offerings, which may be a little confusing for new members. Make sure you check what’s on offer at your specific location before joining.
✗ Club Lime is still growing, so does not yet have many locations in some states.
Most Club Lime locations are open 24/7, however, it’s best to check with your local Club Lime facility to see what their individual opening hours are as some locations aren’t.
In order to sign up to Club Lime, you’ll need to visit during their staffed hours in order to receive your access pass and get started. Here is a general guide for when Club Lime is staffed. Please keep in mind that staffed hours vary by location, so check your local facility for more specific information.
Day | Staffed Hours |
|---|---|
Monday to Thursday | 6:00am - 10:00pm |
Friday | 6:00am - 8:00pm |
Saturday | 6:00am - 4:00pm |
Sunday | 7:00am - 4:00pm |
A single-club membership at Club Lime will generally cost you between $11.90 and $16.90 per week on a fortnightly payment scheme, with prices depending on location and membership level. Club Lime also offer ‘express’ or ‘premiere’ memberships, which can cost as little as $9.99 or as much as $22.90 per week, respectively.
If you want to be able to visit multiple Club Lime Locations, you’ll need to upgrade to a multi-club membership, which costs $24.90 per week. You can also save money on your Club Lime membership by paying for a set amount of time upfront, such as for 3 months or 12 months at a time.
Club Lime doesn’t charge a sign up fee per se, however, you’ll need to pay $59.00 for your access pass when signing up for a ‘single club’ membership.
Club Lime will often waive the access card fee under certain circumstances, such as during promotional periods, when a new club is first opening, or if you are signing up for a ‘multi-club’ membership, which is more expensive.
Club Lime locations have an extensive amount of equipment, although keep in mind it does vary between locations. In our observation, Club Lime gyms are kept very tidy and almost all locations look spectacular.
As a minimum you can expect:
Here’s how Club Lime stacks up against the other gym chains.
Gym | Price/wk | Sign Up Fee | 24/7? | Classes? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Snap Fitness | $12.95+ | $59 (varies) | Yes | Limited |
Zap Fitness | $9.95 - $14.95 | $69 | Yes | Limited |
Plus Fitness | $13.95 + | $78 - $128 | Yes | Limited |
Jetts Fitness | $14.95 | $89 + $79 (for fob) | Yes | Limited |
Anytime Fitness | $14.98 - $16.37 | $99 + $69.95 (for fob) | Yes | Limited |
Club Lime | $11.90- $16.90 | $59.00 | Most | Yes |
Crunch Fitness | $9.95 - $19.99 | $39.99 (annual fee) | No | Yes |
Fitness First | $17.00 + | $99 | No | Yes |
Goodlife Health Clubs | $17.99 - $27.99 | $99 | Most | Yes |
Genesis Fitness | $14.50 - $20.00 | $55.00 | Some | Yes |
South Pacific Health Clubs | $20.00 - $37.00 | $149 | Yes | Yes |
Curves | $20.50 | $149 | No | Yes |
YMCA | ~ $18 - $28 | Varies | No | Yes |
Fernwood Fitness | $22.00 | $199 | Some | Yes |
OrangeTheory | $54.50 | No | No | Yes |
CrossFit Gyms | ~ $50.00 - $70.00 | Usually no | Usually no | Yes |
12RND Fitness | $59.00 | No | No | Yes |
Body Fit Training | $65.00 | No | No | Yes |
F45 Training | ~$65.00 | No | No | Yes |
Club Lime do offer several promotions throughout the year – you can find them here.
Additionally, new clubs will often waive the access card fee for a limited time.
Club Lime does offer a student discount. A student membership costs $10.90 per week for a single club membership for $15.90 for a multi-club membership.
Club Lime offers an extensive array of group fitness classes, including:
and many more…
Make sure you check your local Club Lime timetable to see what’s on offer at your local facility.
You can only use your club lime membership at any location if you have purchased a multi-club membership. Single Club memberships only allow access to the facility you signed on with, also known as your home club.
In order to cancel your Club Lime membership, you’ll need to:
Once completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
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