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Best Gym Chains
Ranked by community votes
· Updated in real-time
Rankings factor in vote confidence: an entity with more votes may outrank one with a higher score but fewer votes.
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Fitness First
International fitness centre brand offering gym memberships and exercise classes.
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GoodLife Fitness
Canada's largest health club company with over 450 locations.
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McFit
Fitness studio chain with flexible membership options
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LA Fitness
A popular fitness center chain offering a wide range of equipment and group classes at over 700 locations.
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David Lloyd Clubs
Premium health and fitness clubs with pools, spas, and tennis courts
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Virgin Active
International health club chain with pools, spas, and outdoor training
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BasicFit
Europe largest fitness chain with affordable 24/7 gym access
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PureGym
UK largest gym chain with 24/7 access and no contract
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Orangetheory Fitness
Heart-rate based interval training with science-backed workout methodology
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Anytime Fitness
World largest fitness franchise with 24/7 access at 5,000+ locations
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Planet Fitness
Judgement-free zone gym chain with 2,400+ locations and ultra-low membership fees
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Nuffield Health
UK charitable health group with gyms, hospitals, and corporate wellbeing programs
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Crunch Fitness
Fun no-judgement gym with affordable memberships and group fitness classes
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Gold's Gym
Iconic bodybuilding gym chain founded in Venice Beach with global franchise network
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Jetts Fitness
Australian 24/7 gym franchise with compact clubs and low-cost memberships
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The Gym Group
UK low-cost 24/7 gym chain with no contract and flexible monthly memberships
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YMCA
Community-based fitness and wellness centres with pools, classes, and youth programs
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Life Time Fitness
Premium athletic resort with pools, spa, tennis, and co-working spaces
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Snap Fitness
24/7 compact gym franchise with 2,500+ locations in 20+ countries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best gym chains in 2026?▾
Rankings for Gym Chains are based on community votes. No entity has received enough votes yet (minimum 2) to be officially ranked. Check back as more ratings are submitted.
How are gym chains ranked on Peakd?▾
Peakd ranks gym chains using trust-weighted community votes. Each user rates on a 1-10 scale, and votes are weighted by the user's trust score (based on account age, consistency, and verification). Rankings cannot be bought or manipulated by companies. An entity needs at least 2 votes to receive an official rank position.
How to choose the best gym chains?▾
Look at the overall community score, read discussions, and compare specific aspects like value, performance, and ease of use. You can also use the head-to-head comparison feature to see two options side by side.
What are the most popular gym chains?▾
Check the rankings above to see the most popular gym chains rated by the community. Not enough entities have received sufficient votes to compile a definitive top 3 yet.
Are Peakd gym chains rankings trustworthy?▾
Yes. Peakd uses trust-weighted voting to prevent manipulation. Rankings are based purely on community opinion — companies cannot pay for a higher position. All methodology is transparent.