How to Cancel LA Fitness Membership in 2026 (Complete Guide)

To cancel LA Fitness, send a cancellation letter via certified mail to: LA Fitness Cancellation, PO Box 54170, Irvine, CA 92619-4170. You must provide 30 days notice before your next billing date. If you're under contract, expect an early termination fee of up to $100.

LA Fitness (which also owns Esporta Fitness) makes cancellation harder than it needs to be. But here's the good news: unlike some gyms, LA Fitness does accept cancellations by mail to a central address—you don't have to go in person.

This guide covers everything you need to cancel successfully and stop future charges.

The Quick Version

LA Fitness accepts cancellations via:

1. Certified mail to their central PO Box in California
2. In person at your home club

The official cancellation mailing address is:

LA Fitness Cancellation
PO Box 54170
Irvine, CA 92619-4170

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LA Fitness Cancellation Requirements

Step-by-Step: Cancel LA Fitness by Certified Mail

Sending certified mail is the most reliable way to cancel. It creates proof that LA Fitness received your request—critical if they claim otherwise.

Step 1: Write Your Cancellation Letter

Your letter should include:

• Your full legal name
• Your membership agreement number (found on your agreement or billing statement)
• Your home club name and location
• Your billing address on file
• A clear cancellation request: "I am canceling my LA Fitness membership effective at the end of my current billing period"
• Today's date
• Your signature

Step 2: Send to the Official Address

Mail your letter to:

LA Fitness Cancellation
PO Box 54170
Irvine, CA 92619-4170

Go to your local post office and request:

• Certified Mail (provides a tracking number)
• Return Receipt Requested (proves someone signed for it)

This costs around $8-10 total. Learn why certified mail is essential for gym disputes.

Step 3: Keep All Documentation

Save copies of:

• Your cancellation letter
• The certified mail receipt with tracking number
• The green return receipt card when it arrives
• Bank statements showing charges after your cancellation date

Step 4: Monitor Your Bank Account

After sending your letter, watch your bank account for 60 days. If LA Fitness charges you after your cancellation should have taken effect, you'll need your proof of delivery to dispute it.

LA Fitness vs. Esporta: Same Process

LA Fitness acquired Esporta Fitness, and many gyms have been rebranded. If you're an Esporta member, the cancellation process is identical:

• Same mailing address (PO Box 54170, Irvine, CA 92619-4170)
• Same 30-day notice requirement
• Same fees apply

What If LA Fitness Keeps Charging You?

If you've sent certified mail and they're still billing you, here's what to do:

1. Call your bank immediately to block future payments to LA Fitness
2. File a chargeback for any unauthorized charges—your certified mail receipt is your key evidence. Complete guide to gym chargebacks
3. File a complaint with the California Attorney General (since LA Fitness is headquartered there) or your state's consumer protection office
4. Report to the BBB and FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov

Here are warning signs your gym is charging you without consent.

Special Cancellation Circumstances

You may qualify for fee waivers or immediate cancellation if you have:

• Medical issues that prevent gym use—medical cancellation guide
• Military orders (PCS, deployment)—SCRA protections for military members
• Relocation more than 25 miles from any LA Fitness location—relocation cancellation rights

Include documentation (doctor's note, military orders, new address proof) with your cancellation letter.

Common LA Fitness Cancellation Issues

• "We didn't receive your letter"—Certified mail tracking proves delivery. Check your tracking at usps.com.
• "You need to come in person"—Not required. Written notice to their official PO Box is valid.
• "Your contract isn't up yet"—You can still cancel, but may owe the early termination fee.
• Charged the annual fee after canceling—If it fell within your 30-day notice period, they may have grounds. If not, dispute it.

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