Founded in 2003 and with over 2000 locations worldwide, Snap Fitness is a basic, inexpensive, 24/7 gym chain. If you’re wanting a simple membership with the fundamentals, Snap is a great option.
Price: $12.95+ per week*
Sign Up Fee: $59.00 *
Contracts: Pay as you go OR
3, 6 and 12-Month Contacts
24/7 Access: Yes
Group Fitness: Quite Limited
Today you’re going to gain some deeper insight into Snap Fitness so you have a better understanding as to whether it’s the right fit for you and your situation.
We help fitness beginners get their gym journey started and feel confident throughout the process.
Here’s our review of Snap, let’s dive in.
– Pat & Dan | Get Gym Fit
* PLEASE NOTE: The prices and information shown in this article should be viewed as a general guide only – prices can vary depending on location, how long you commit for, promotions and can also change over time. We do our best to ensure our content is up to date, however, you should always confirm prices and membership details before signing up.
✓ If you want an inexpensive gym membership, as Snap Fitness prices start at $12.95 per week.
✓ If you want a flexible membership with the ability to cancel at any time.
✓ If you want 24/7 access and the ability to visit multiple Snap locations.
✗ You may find yourself a little cramped and the facilities are often quite crowded during peak times. Snap also only has the basics in terms of equipment, rather than any extensive facilities.
✗ There is a sign up fee of $59.00 that is payable upon joining.
✗ Snap Fitness are very limited with their group fitness. If you want a wide variety of classes, you’ll need to look elseware.
Snap Fitness is a North American gym chain founded in 2003 and has since grown to over 2000 clubs across the world and over 200 in Australia alone.
Snap are all about offering an affordable gym membership that allows you to work out at any time without having to pay for all the bells and whistles that other clubs charge a premium for.
Each Snap Fitness Club has the basic facilities and equipment you need to make a great start on your fitness journey.
Snap Fitness is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You use a swipe key to access the club during non-staffed hours which you purchase when signing up.
Staffed hours vary from club to club and throughout the week, however, if you visit during the busy times of the day (e.g. 6 – 9am or 4 – 7pm), you should run into a staff member who will help you either sign up or answer questions.
A membership at Snap Fitness starts at $12.95 per week. Prices do vary between different locations, so contact your local Snap Fitness for pricing confirmation.
Snap has two types of memberships – you can either pay as you go on a direct debit or commit to either a 3 month, 6 month or 12-month contract.
In general, the longer the contract, the lower your weekly membership rate.
Snap Fitness sign up fees vary between locations and the time of year, however, several sources say that it is around the $59 mark.
You may be able to avoid the sign up fee in some circumstances, such as during a promotional period or if you are signing up for a long term contract, e.g. 12 months.
Snap do have several promotions each year, so keep an eye out on their website.
Promotions are seasonal, so if you’ve missed out, it won’t be long before another comes around.
Most Snap Fitness facilities do not usually have any group fitness classes, however, some do have some limited options including Yoga, Pilates, Boxing, Strength Circuit & Spin.
Again, these offerings vary by location, so check with your local club to see what’s on offer.
A Snap membership does offer you access to their exclusive website – my.snapnation.com.au – which allows online access to high-quality workouts such as HIIT, Lower Body, Upper Body, CORE and Pilates, with new sessions being released daily.
Snap Fitness Clubs has the following equipment: a cardio area with ellipticals, rowing machines, bikes and treadmills, a machine area including leg press, assisted chin-ups, a smith machine, etc. and a free weights area including dumbbells, benches, bench press, etc.
We have also seen many clubs being renovated in recent times, adding in a functional training space with extra cages, bars and plates, battle ropes and some even having an astroturf track with sleds, but this isn’t every club.
Snap Fitness also have your typical amenities including open lockers, showers/toilets, water taps and a reception area.
Here’s how Snap stacks up against other well known gym chains.
Gym | Price/wk | Sign Up Fee | 24/7? | Classes? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Snap Fitness | $12.95 | $59 (varies) | Yes | Limited |
Zap Fitness | $12.99 | $69 | Yes | Limited |
Plus Fitness | $13.95 | No | Yes | Limited |
Jetts Fitness | $14.95 | $79 (for key) + $89 | Yes | Limited |
Anytime Fitness | $16.98 | $99 | Yes | Limited |
Crunch Fitness | $9.95 - $19.99 | $39.99 | No | Yes |
Fitness First | $17.00 + | $99 | No | Yes |
Goodlife Health Clubs | $17.09 + | $99 | Some | 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 |
Some Snap Fitness locations offer a 7-day free trial.
No, Snap Fitness does not currently offer any student discounts.
Yes, a Snap Fitness Membership will give you access to all of their locations.
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