Planet Fitness Offers $1 Membership Sign-Up: Perfect for the New Year

If joining the gym is one of your New Year’s resolutions, a special deal is making it more cost-effective to do so! Fitness club franchise Planet Fitness is hoping to attract new members looking to get healthy this year with an incredibly low sign-up fee.  Keep reading to find out more about the 2025 Planet Fitness deal, plus what perks come with membership.

What is the Planet Fitness deal?

Planet Fitness, with over 2,600 locations across the U.S., is offering new members a special offer to sign up for the fitness club. For a limited time, new members can join their local center for just $1 down (and $15 a month) to acquire a classic membership.

The timing is perfect for those looking to get in shape, lose weight or achieve other health goals in the new year. More than half of Planet Fitness locations have also added three new strength equipment machines that will appeal to current and new members alike.

How to take advantage of the deal

Anyone interested in joining with the help of this deal can do so at their local Planet Fitness club or on the website. But it won’t last long, as the low-cost offer is only available through January 10.

The $1 down fee is appealing, but the annual $49 membership fee will also apply. But according to the company website, that fee won’t show up on a bill until around March 1.

One other caveat? Your membership will only be valid for the Planet Fitness location you choose when you sign up.

But the company does boast a no commitment policy, which means you’re free to cancel your membership at any time should you choose.

Benefits of the Planet Fitness Classic Membership

This deal is available for the lower-tier Classic Membership, which includes several perks. As a classic member, you’ll have unlimited access to your local facility (called the Home Club), which means you can visit as often as you’d like.

You will also be able to work with certified fitness trainers who can help you create a customized exercise plan or teach you about the center’s machines. Many also teach small group fitness classes that you can partake in.

On days that you can’t get to the gym but still want to workout, your membership includes a helpful perk: On-demand workouts for all fitness levels. All you have to do is use the free Planet Fitness app on your device.  

Since all members have access to free WiFi, you can even browse these workouts while you’re at the facility. It might just give you a little inspiration!

How the Planet Fitness membership tiers compare

Planet Fitness offers a second membership tier that is also discounted until January 10. The PF Black Card membership, which Planet Fitness describes as “the membership that gets all the perks” is available for $0 down during the limited-time offer. It too includes a $49 annual fee, but its monthly membership runs at $24.99 a month.

The appeal for this tier is the extra benefits you get alongside those offered with the Classic Membership. One bonus: You’ll have the ability to use any Planet Fitness location as often as you’d like—not just your local facility.

Black Card members can also workout with a buddy all-year long, and their exercise partner doesn’t have to be a member. This membership includes the ability to bring a guest (for free) on every visit if desired.

Finally, anyone looking to stock up on healthy beverages can do so at a discount with this tier. The company shares that the Black Card membership allows customers to get select drinks for 50 percent off their original price.