Gold's Gym is the gym brand that began in Venice, California, and now runs clubs across the US and in other countries, many of them franchised. The goldsgym.com site lets you find a club, look at membership options and join online at many locations, and it links to the Gold's Gym apparel and merchandise store.
Two things decide whether joining Gold's Gym goes well: understanding exactly what a membership costs over a year, and knowing how to leave. The store side is simpler, and the codes below cover both.
Why every Gold's Gym is priced differently
Many Gold's Gym locations are franchises, so prices, tiers, facilities and even contract terms vary from club to club. A rate advertised for one city tells you little about the club near you.
Always select your specific Gold's Gym location on the site before comparing. Check what that club has: free weights and racks are standard, but pools, saunas, group classes, childcare and hours vary.
If you travel, ask whether your membership gives access to other Gold's Gym clubs. Multi-club or all-access tiers exist at some locations and are worth paying for only if you will use them.
Membership tiers and what they include
Gold's Gym clubs typically offer a basic tier with gym-floor access and higher tiers that add classes, guest privileges, extra clubs or amenities. Names and contents vary by location.
Work out what you will actually use in a normal week. If you only lift, a basic Gold's Gym membership is enough. If you go to three classes a week, the class tier usually beats paying per session.
Many clubs offer month-to-month and longer commitment options. The committed plan has a lower monthly rate; the month-to-month plan costs more but lets you leave more easily.
Fees beyond the monthly rate
The monthly price is only part of the cost. Gold's Gym clubs may charge an enrolment or joining fee at sign-up and an annual maintenance or enhancement fee once a year. Ask about both and when the annual fee is charged.
Add them up: joining fee plus twelve months plus the annual fee is the true first-year cost. Compare that figure between Gold's Gym tiers and against other gyms.
Personal training is sold separately in packages. Ask for the per-session price and the cancellation terms before signing any training agreement.
Contracts and cancelling
Read the cancellation section of the Gold's Gym agreement before you sign. Some clubs require written notice, a notice period, or cancellation in person; commitment plans may carry an early termination fee.
Keep a copy of the agreement and any cancellation confirmation. If you move away, ask whether the club will transfer or end your membership, as policies differ.
A trial pass or guest visit is a sensible first step. Train at the Gold's Gym at the time of day you plan to go; a club that is quiet at noon can be full at 6pm.
New-year and summer promotions are when Gold's Gym clubs most often cut joining fees. If you can wait a few weeks, joining during one of those drives usually costs less upfront.
The Gold's Gym apparel store
The Gold's Gym store sells branded tanks, T-shirts, hoodies, joggers and accessories, many with the classic Gold's Gym logo. Fit runs from athletic cut to relaxed, so check the size chart on each item rather than assuming your usual size.
Stringer tanks and fitted tees are cut close; size up if you prefer a looser fit. Clearance sections hold past designs and colours at reduced prices.
Check the store's return terms before ordering. Final-sale clearance is common, and returns usually need unworn items with tags.
Where the Gold's Gym savings are
The membership codes depend on your club taking part. Many Gold's Gym offers are run by individual locations, so a code may work at one club and not at another.
The 40% membership code is the larger saving over time if it applies to your monthly rate. The free-enrolment code removes the joining fee on a month-to-month plan, which suits anyone who wants flexibility without the upfront charge.
Compare the two on your club's actual numbers: 40% of the monthly rate over the months you expect to stay, against the joining fee you would otherwise pay.
The 30% code is for the Gold's Gym store's clearance items, not memberships. Use it on apparel already marked down, and check whether clearance is final sale.
Common questions
Is Gold's Gym the same price everywhere?
No. Many clubs are franchised and set their own prices and terms.
Does Gold's Gym charge an annual fee?
Many clubs do. Ask the club for the amount and date before joining.
How do I cancel a Gold's Gym membership?
Follow the cancellation terms in your agreement, which may require written notice. Keep proof.
Can I use Gold's Gym codes on apparel and memberships together?
They are separate. Membership codes go through the club; store codes apply to the apparel shop.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
|---|---|---|
| 30% Off Clearance Items | Promo code | View at Gold's Gym → |
| 40% Off Monthly Memberships | Promo code | View at Gold's Gym → |
| Up to Three Month Free Summer Sale Memberships | Promo code | View at Gold's Gym → |
| 10% Off Select Items (members Only) | Promo code | View at Gold's Gym → |
