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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

East Bank Club
Chicago, Illinois
Membership cost: $500 initiation fee, plus $185 monthly (for an individual 30 years and older)
Amenities: The East Bank Club is a premier Chicago gym in all its 450,000-square-foot glory. Between its roof and sundeck, indoor track and 25,000-square-foot cardio room, this gym is not short on options. You can even stay for dinner and get your hair done in between working out and your meal. With childcare, dry cleaners and a car wash, one could happily spend a day at the East Bank Club without ever having to leave.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

E at Equinox
New York, New York (also a Greenwich, Connecticut location)
Membership cost: $25,000 per year
Amenities: The only way Equinox could outdo its already gleaming reputation is by offering an even more exclusive training option. With their Tier 4 one-on-one training sessions, clients receive workout attire upon arrival in their private changing cabanas, and they even have access to an Advisory Board of leading doctors from sport and fitness-related fields.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

EXOS
Phoenix, Arizona
Membership cost: Experience Program: $2,400 per week (training once per day) or $3,500 per week (training twice per day)
Amenities: Formerly called Athletes’ Performance, EXOS takes a particularly athletic approach to fitness. They offer private customized plans that include a significant nutrition component, as well as other perks like soft-tissue massages. Their 31,000-square-foot facility is divided into areas for training and recovery and includes only the most high-tech equipment, like underwater treadmills. EXOS has supported the military as well as many athletic champions from the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA, Olympics and more.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

The Houstonian
Houston, Texas
Membership cost: Resident Membership (for an individual) includes a onetime initiation fee of $25,000 plus tax, plus $348 per month plus tax
Amenities: To be a part of this prestigious 175,000-square-foot facility, prospective members must go through an application and approval process, and they must be sponsored by an existing member or meet with the Director of Membership. Privileges include oak lockers, a private fitness center, gate-access parking, play areas for your children and much more.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

Madison Square Club
New York, New York
Membership cost: $35,000 per year with Madison Square Club trainers. To train with David Kirsch, it’s $500 per hour
Amenities: Celebrity trainer David Kirsch leads the Madison Square Club, which stars like Heidi Klum, Liv Tyler and Ellen Barkin call their second home. After a personal fitness and nutrition assessment, clients have access to fully equipped private training studios, laundry services, surround-sound stereo music, the Wellness Juice Bar and products from Kirsch’s One of a Kind Supplements.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

Sitaras Fitness
New York, New York
Membership cost: $13,760 per year, but clients can also pay $115 per additional session
Amenities: Sitaras follows founder John Sitaras’ personalized method. Clients are required to have an assessment with the Sitaras method’s Digital Tracking Room software to create a custom regimen. With a minimum of two training sessions per week (which is allotted for in the annual membership cost), clients have access to top-of-the-line equipment, not to mention incredibly luxurious locker rooms. Membership is limited to 200 clients, so an interview with John Sitaras and commitment to working out at least two days per week is required.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

The Sporting Club at the Bellevue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Membership cost: Price upon request
Amenities: This 93,000-square-foot facility includes an array of amenities, from a full-size NBA basketball court to a 43-bike spinning studio. In addition to acupuncture, massage therapy and a fitness studio with city views, the space also hosts networking events and art openings.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

Zenergy
Ketchum, Idaho (also a Boise, Idaho location)
Membership cost: Tennis membership is $15,000 initiation fee plus a $142.50 monthly fee and Health Membership is $2,500 initiation fee plus $142.50 monthly
Amenities: This 48,000-square-foot space offers more than 80 classes per week, like tennis instruction with Mats Wilander, the former world number one ranked player and eight-time Grand Slam Champion. Among the amenities included in the memberships are indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, hair salons, organic spray tanning, a café and serene north-facing views of Idaho’s mountain ranges.

The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

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The 8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America

See what it takes to become a member at these fitness kingdoms—and find out what’s in store once you’re a part of the club

Written by Stephanie Sporn

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