Is Retro Fitness a good gym?

Retro Fitness runs clubs across several states. I went through their clubs, amenities, and prices so you know what you're getting.

73
Total Locations
25000
Average Size (square ft)
Gyms in
9
States
Gyms in
9
State
4.26
Average Google Rating

Amenities offered at Retro Fitness

Retro Fitness clubs cover the basics: cardio, free weights, and machines. Most of their clubs also have:

  • Massage chairs
  • Tanning
  • Smoothie bar

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You'll find these at some clubs:

  • Sauna, at a few clubs
  • Red light therapy, at about a quarter of the clubs
  • Turf for functional training, at a few clubs

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Retro Fitness doesn't offer pools, steam rooms, hot tubs, basketball courts, or cold plunges.

Amenities
These amenities are available at some locations
Personal Training
Group Training
Sauna
(
15
Locations
)
Swimming Pool
(
0
Locations
)
Basketball
(
0
Locations
)
Childcare
(
1
Locations
)
Steam Room
(
0
Locations
)
Tanning
(
69
Locations
)
Open 24-hours
(
0
Locations
)
Spa/Hot-Tub
(
0
Locations
)
Racquetball
(
0
Locations
)
Pickleball
(
1
Locations
)
Cold Plunge
(
0
Locations
)
Tennis
(
0
Locations
)
Squash
(
0
Locations
)
Retail
(
41
Locations
)
Wi-Fi
(
1
Locations
)
Women-only Workout
(
0
Locations
)
Smoothie/Shake Bar
(
73
Locations
)
Equipment
This equipment is available at some locations
Cardio Machines (treadmills and more)
Weight Training (free weights & machines)
Locker Room
Shower
Restroom
Cardio Cinema
(
0
Locations
)
Towel Service
(
0
Locations
)
Massage Chairs
(
62
Locations
)
Olympic Lifting
(
7
Locations
)
Functional Turf
(
11
Locations
)
Unavailable

These amenities are not offered at any Retro Fitness location.

Sauna
Pool
Childcare / Daycare
Basketball
Steam
Open 24-hours-a-day
Pickleball
Tanning
Spa/Whirlpool/Hot-Tub
Massage Chairs
Racquetball
Cardio Cinema
Functional Turf
Towel Service
Olympic lifting
Tennis
Squash
Retail Area
Wi-Fi
Women Only
Workout Area
Cold Plunge
Smoothie/Shake Bar
Fast Facts

Eric Casaburi created Retro Fitness, trademarked the name in 2004, and opened the first converted club in 2005 (Athletech News). Andrew Alfano has been CEO since July 2019 (PR Newswire, Athletech News).

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What time does Retro Fitness open & close?

No Retro Fitness locations are open 24/7.

Awesome! 0 of their clubs are open 24/7!

None of Retro Fitness's clubs are open 24/7. Hours vary by club, so check yours before you go.

Retro Fitness by the numbers

73

Total Locations

The total amount of locations we're tracking from this fitness chain.

4.26

Average Review Rating

The average rating of all their clubs combined.

25000

Average Gym Size

Room for activities! Average square footage of their gyms.

9

Total State Count

Find a Retro Fitness in this many states.

71

Total City Count

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Average Monthly Membership Cost

How much you can expect to pay for the entry-level membership every month

Here's what we love about Retro Fitness

Retro Fitness gets the basics right and adds a few extras.

  • Month-to-month plans with no commitment.

  • Group fitness classes run at nearly every club, so you don't have to plan every workout yourself.

  • Personal training is available at nearly every club if you want a coach.

Here are the things we wish Retro Fitness would improve

Retro Fitness does plenty right. A few gaps are worth knowing before you sign.

  • No pools, steam rooms, or hot tubs, so swimmers should look elsewhere.

  • Childcare is only at a handful of clubs. If you need it, confirm your club has it before you join.

  • No club is open 24 hours, so late-night and very early lifters are out of luck on some days.

How much does it cost to join Retro Fitness?

Retro Fitness lists month-to-month plans with no commitment. At most clubs in October 2026 I found:

  • FLEX ($24.99/month): the entry plan.
  • CORE ($31.99/month): the middle tier.
  • Ultimate ($34.99/month): the top tier.

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Club pages don't list the enrollment or annual fee, so ask before you sign.

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Top amenities offered at Retro Fitness

All the gym essentials

Cardio, strength machines and free weights!

15 saunas total

Warm up in the hot heat before your workout.

Get your swim on at 0 pools

Enjoy various aqua activities at Retro Fitness.

Practice your shot at their 0 courts

Less than 7% of gyms in the country have basketball!

1 different locations with childcare

A hard to find amenity: Less than 10% of gyms in the USA have childcare.

0 gyms that are open all night long

Yep, you can workout anytime of day here!

Functional turf workouts at 11 gyms

The perfect spot for bodyweight and functional training workouts.

0 hot tubs FTW!

Unwind in the super heated water in their hot tubs.

0 steam rooms FTW!

Relax and soothe in the super heated steam.

62 locations that offer massage

Ace your muscle recovery or simply enjoy the massage.

Get your tan on at 69 gyms

Experience a healthy golden glow anytime of the year.

Experience Red Light Therapy at 73 gyms

Improve blood circulation and relieve pain with deep penetrating light.

Yes! Free Wi-Fi at 1 locations

No service? No problem. Free Wi-Fi for music or streaming.

Who should join Retro Fitness?

Retro Fitness fits members who want low dues and a solid gym floor and like group classes.

Frequently asked questions about Retro Fitness

How much is a Retro Fitness membership?

Is Retro Fitness open 24 hours?

Does Retro Fitness have a pool?

Does Retro Fitness have childcare?

Does Retro Fitness have a sauna?

Additional info about Retro Fitness

Final thoughts — Is worth it?

Yes, if you want low monthly dues. FLEX is $24.99 a month with no commitment.

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It fits you best if you want low dues and a solid gym floor and like group classes. If you swim, count on childcare, or train late at night, Retro Fitness is a weaker pick, because no club has a pool, only a handful of clubs offer childcare, and no club is open 24 hours. Google reviews average 4.3 stars across the chain, so read your club's reviews and take a tour first.

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My take: Retro Fitness is worth a tour if you want low monthly dues.

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