Whether you are looking to train for your next marathon or just get more healthy in the new year, there are a lot of fantastic gym and at-home training opportunities available to military members and their families. 

There are a lot of different options for exercise. If you are fortunate to live near a military base, many are equipped with top of the line euipment, baseketball courts, raquetball courts, pools, instructor led classes and more. Or, if you prefer a gym membership there are a lot of fantastic military discounts available from top chains. Last, with the increase in demand for exercise from home options, this market has exploded with options. 

If you are looking to really kick your fitness into high gear this year and train for a tough mudder or another race. Many also offer a generous military discount to help you save.

We’ve also thrown in some of our favorite fitness apparel brands to help you not only feel good but look good. 

Let’s dive in and compare some of the differetn programs available and their military discounts.

YMCA

The YMCA is always a great place to join. Not only do they have a ton of classes for both adults and kids, they have top of the line equipment and great military savings. 

Gold’s Gym

Gold’s Gym has 700 locations in 24 countries, so you can always find a place to pick up heavy things and put them back down again. Gold’s Gym offers a 20% military discount for military members and first responders on its membership fees, which range between $49 and $59 monthly, and also waives its $348 enrollment fee for new military members. Service members, retirees, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, doctors and nurses qualify for the discount.

To take advantage of it, check out their military terms of agreement and verify your status on id.me.

Also, while the military discount doesn’t kick in until you’ve finished basic training, potential recruits preparing to ship for boot camp can take advantage of the gym’s special 12-week exercise program, designed to lose weight and build muscle.

YouFit Military Discount
YouFit, a smaller, regional brand found mainly in the Southern United States, features 80 locations and affordable pricing. For example, a month-to-month membership in Florida costs between $4.99 to $39.99 a month, depending on the access level. Military members and veterans can enjoy their first three months free with valid proof of service, like a military ID, veteran ID or DD-214.

Crunch Fitness Military Discount
New York City-based Crunch Fitness has roughly 300 locations nationwide and a casual atmosphere. They also offer a serious military discount that includes a $75 enrollment fee waiver and a 50% discount on monthly memberships (making them less than $20).

All you need to get the Crunch Fitness discount is a military ID. So, Crunch Fitness is a good option for active, inactive or reserve service members and military families.

CrossFit Military Discount
Is CrossFit actually a gym? Hard to say. Is CrossFit actually enjoyable? Some people seem to like it. At $186 per month, it’s definitely expensive.

If CrossFit is your scene, you can get a 20% military discount on all Crossfit memberships except the ten-day pass.

Some franchised Crossfit locations may have a higher or lower discount policy. While the website advertises 20%, this discount varies from location to location, regardless of the umbrella corporate policy—the three locations we checked with all offered different discount amounts.

Does Planet Fitness Have a Military Discount?
Planet Fitness doesn’t offer a military discount, but it’s an extremely affordable gym with a huge national presence. Planet Fitness’ broad nationwide network of more than 2,000 locations offers a $10 month-to-month membership.

It’s cheaper than most brands, even after their discount. The month-to-month membership flexibility is also ideal for military members who move around or deploy frequently.