How much a monthly membership costs at Charlotte fitness studios
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A gym membership can easily become a pricey monthly expense. In Charlotte, plenty of people are willing to pay for it.
Why it matters: Charlotteans have more fitness options than ever, and many come with a hefty price tag.
- But local members tell Axios they're willing to make room in their budgets for studios that deliver great instructors, convenient classes, community and results.
By the numbers: We compared membership prices at 47 Charlotte-area gyms and boutique fitness studios. The average monthly price in our guide is about $210, with a median of $199.
Reality check: That may sound expensive, but Charlotte's prices are roughly in line with regional boutique fitness costs.
- The average unlimited boutique fitness membership in the Southeast costs about $204.80 per month, according to fitness software company Mariana Tek.
What they're saying: "I'm willing to pay for it because of validated parking, class times offered and instructors — their vibe and playlist," Kendall L., a Solidcore member, tells Axios.
- Summer Woods pays $189 a month as a founding member at Overflo. She points to accommodating owners, its six-hour cancellation policy and the studio's practice of donating half of late-cancellation fees to charity as reasons she stays.
The other side: Those membership fees are also paying for an expensive operation.
- Multi-modality fitness studio Overflo in South End spends roughly $55,000-$60,000 a month on operating costs, co-owner Matt MacLean tells Axios.
- Jungle owner Olivia Morgan says her cycle and mat Pilates studio spends about $22,000 a month on payroll and $7,000 on rent before utilities, software, cleaning, supplies and other expenses.
- At The Spot, a mat Pilates studio inside Functional Fit in South End, owner Lexy Amaral keeps prices lower with a high-volume model. The studio can fit 42 people per class, while instructor payroll runs close to $15,000 a month.
The big picture: Below are 47 Charlotte-area gyms and fitness studios and what you can expect to pay for a monthly membership.
- They're organized from least to most expensive, regardless of workout type. Some offer multiple membership tiers, so prices vary based on access, classes and amenities.
The fine print: The figures below reflect the monthly cost, though it's worth noting that some studios include a minimum-month commitment or one-time fee, or bill biweekly.
- Studios are listed from least to most expensive for a monthly membership.
- Studios with an * are chains.
You vs. Yourself
Camp North End and VAPA-based mobility, performance and strength training studio offering yoga, boxing, breath work and boot camps
Cost: $15-$400
YMCA
Cardio, dance, yoga, Pilates, cycling and strength classes at multiple locations across Charlotte
Cost: $72 for one adult
Hotworx*
24-hour infrared heated classes, including Pilates, yoga and spin with a virtual instructor across multiple Charlotte locations
Cost: $79
The Coterie
Yoga studio in Wesley Heights
Cost: $95-$155
Go deeper: How this popular Charlotte yoga studio is making fitness more accessible
Hive Fitness
24/7 gym in Lower South End with boot camps, weightlifting, cold plunge and sauna
Cost: $99-$349
Arrichion
Yoga, strength and Pilates studio in South End
Cost: $129-$149
Orangetheory*
Cardio and strength training chain with multiple Charlotte locations
Cost: $129
Carbon Performance*
Amenity-packed gym in LoSo with everything from equipment to classes, including reformer Pilates
Cost: $130-$325
Go deeper: Inside LoSo's massive new luxury gym Carbon Performance
The Spot Pilates
Beat-based mat Pilates-style sculpt classes in South End
Cost: $130
ORO Athletic
Strength and conditioning gym in NoDa with an open gym and private training
Cost: $135
Y2
Yoga studio with several locations in the Charlotte area
Cost: $144.42
Khali Yoga
NoDa yoga studio
Cost: $149
Moon Wolf
Plaza Midwood yoga studio
Cost: $149
Go deeper: This Charlotte yoga studio's unheated classes are summer-approved
Yonder Yoga*
Yoga studio with a location in Plaza Midwood
Cost: $149-$169
Charlotte Yoga
Yoga studio with locations in Madison Park and south Charlotte
Cost: $149-$189
Burn Boot Camp*
Fitness chain offering high-intensity group strength workouts with complimentary child watch
Cost: $159-$185
Sweat Method
24/7 open gym and 40-minute group fitness studio in Lower South End
Cost: $169-$209 (both include 24/7 gym access)
CorePower Yoga*
Heated yoga sculpt, yoga and strength training chain with multiple Charlotte locations
Cost: $175
Studio Fire*
SouthPark studio offering vinyasa yoga, sculpt, HIIT, dance cardio, resistance training, stretch and breath work classes
Cost: $177
ISI*
Strength training chain with locations in Elizabeth and Dilworth
Cost: $179
Barre3*
Studio combining barre, Pilates, and strength training workouts with a few area locations
Cost: $179-$199
Charlotte Strength
NoDa gym specializing in Olympic weightlifting, HYROX training and small-group workouts
Cost: $185-$205
Core 704
Pilates studio with NoDa, South End and Fort Mill locations
Cost: $189
Spenga
Combination spin, HIIT and yoga classes in South End
Cost: $189
Motion Fitness
Luxury fitness club with locations in SouthPark and Myers Park
Cost: $189-289
F45*
HIIT and circuit training chain with multiple Charlotte locations
Cost: $190
Casa Gaia
Yoga, sound bath and breath work studio in Plaza Midwood
Cost: $199
Hustle House*
Charlotte-founded strength training and conditioning chain with locations in Uptown and SouthPark.
Cost: $199
Cross Conditioning Training
Small-group fitness studio combining strength, cardio and mobility, with locations on Providence Road and in Midtown
Cost: $210
Tremble*
Lagree-style studio in LoSo
Cost: $219
MADabolic*
Strength training chain founded in Charlotte with multiple local studios
Cost: $228
Bodyrok*
Pilates chain with locations in LoSo and South End
Cost: $229
West Kept Secret
Personal training and group fitness classes with Pilates‑inspired core exercises, strength training and cardio in Dilworth
Cost: $235-$285
Club Pilates*
Pilates chain with multiple Charlotte locations
Cost: $239
The Club
A one-stop shop with coffee, workspace, showers and sculpt, cycle and strength training in South End. A LoSo location is in the works.
Cost: $239
Go deeper: The Club to open second South End studio
MPower Fitness
Certified Lagree Method studio in Elizabeth
Cost: $249
Overflo
South End studio offering Lagree, sculpt, kettlebell and breath work
Cost: $249
Pvolve*
A women's fitness brand backed by Jennifer Aniston with a location in Dilworth. Class offerings include strength, sculpt and a Pilates-inspired mat class.
Cost: $259 per month for 12 classes
Go deeper: Jennifer Aniston's favorite workout is coming to Charlotte
Barry's*
HIIT fitness studio chain with one location in South End
Cost: $265 per month for 30 classes
Jet Set Pilates*
Pilates chain with locations in South End and Lake Norman
Cost: $269
The Health Club
A luxury fitness and recovery center in east Charlotte
Cost: $270 standard; $370 premium
Go deeper: The Health Club brings Equinox vibes to east Charlotte
Strength and Wellness Collective
Multi-modality studio on West Morehead offering Lagree, strength, kickboxing, yoga and recovery
Cost: $274-$391
Jungle
West Charlotte strength and cycle studio
Cost: $279
Go deeper: Fitness studio Jungle expands to keep up with demand for heated classes
QC Lagree
Lagree studio in Myers Park
Cost: $279
[solidcore]*
Reformer Pilates chain with several Charlotte locations
Cost: $310
BK Pilates
Reformer Pilates studio with several locations
Cost: $339
Hilliard Studio Method
Pilates-based strength training studio in Myers Park
Cost: $360