Many 24 Hour Fitness locations have saunas and steam rooms — but availability depends on the club tier. Sport and Super-Sport clubs are significantly more likely to have them. Check the specific club's listed amenities before joining.
24 Hour Fitness has historically been one of the more sauna-friendly mainstream gym chains. Even after the company's 2020 bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring (which resulted in closing roughly 100 locations), many remaining clubs retain their sauna and steam room facilities.
Which 24 Hour Fitness Clubs Have Saunas?
24 Hour Fitness operates clubs under different tiers, and sauna availability roughly correlates with the tier:
- Active clubs — the most basic tier; saunas are less common but not unheard of
- Sport clubs — mid-tier; a significant number of Sport clubs have saunas and steam rooms
- Super-Sport clubs — the top tier; most Super-Sport clubs include saunas, steam rooms, and often whirlpools
The best way to check: go to 24hourfitness.com, use the club finder, click your specific location, and look for "Sauna" and "Steam Room" in the listed amenities. This information is generally accurate and up to date.
What 24 Hour Fitness Typically Includes
- Full strength and cardio equipment
- Group fitness classes (included with membership)
- Basketball courts (Sport and Super-Sport)
- Racquetball courts (Super-Sport)
- Pool (select Super-Sport locations)
- Sauna and steam room (many Sport and Super-Sport clubs)
- Whirlpool (some Super-Sport clubs)
How Does 24 Hour Fitness Compare for Sauna Access?
| Gym | Sauna Availability | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Fitness (Sport/Super) | Many locations | ~$35–$55 |
| LA Fitness | Most locations | ~$30–$35 |
| YMCA | Many branches | ~$40–$80 |
| Planet Fitness | None | $10–$25 |
For most people, LA Fitness offers slightly more reliable sauna access at a similar price point. But if there's a 24 Hour Fitness Sport or Super-Sport near you and no convenient LA Fitness, it's a perfectly solid choice.
After a Workout: Sauna Timing
Most fitness experts recommend waiting 10–20 minutes after exercise before entering a sauna, allowing your heart rate to come down. Spend 15–20 minutes in the sauna, then cool down with a lukewarm shower. For full contrast therapy with a cold plunge, see our sauna + cold plunge guide.