“How much is CrossFit?”
The question is difficult to answer, whether in objective or subjective terms.
Do you live in a large, metropolitan area in an expensive country or do you live in a rural region of a developing country? CrossFit prices will likely be much higher in the former area than in the latter.
The only definite answer? CrossFit is not cheap.
Let’s take a look at the price of CrossFit around the world and then discuss the subjective values we place on it.
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How Much is CrossFit Around the World?
If you’re in the United States, you’ll be looking to pay anywhere between $100 a month in low cost-of-living areas to over $300 per month in places like New York City.
When I lived in a 3rd-tier Mexican city, my gym cost $750 a month…750 Mexican Pesos (~$40 United States Dollars per month at the time). Had I been living in a Latin American capital city, prices would have been more in the $100-per-month range.
Western European prices are similar to those in the United States, with a large variance depending on location. The same can be said for Australia and much of Asia (although CrossFit gyms in Southeast Asia are closer in price to Latin American gyms).
Eastern European gym prices are generally in the mid-range of Latin American gyms, although there is a large degree of variance. Two gyms I have spent a lot of time in happen to be in adjacent capital cities. One (CrossFit B’Bros) runs twice as much per month as the other (Prvi Tim)
So, objectively, the answer to “how much is CrossFit?” is….”all over the place”.
Subjectively, the price isn’t as important as the value you put on it. Let’s look at some the costs and privileges of different CrossFit gym memberships so you can get a better idea of the “true” value.
How Much is CrossFit Package Training?
Like many traditional gyms, CrossFit “boxes” offer a number of different training packages. These are usually linked with the number of workouts per week that customers are allowed to participate in.
CrossFit gyms also offer membership options focused on particular sub-sets of CrossFit. These options might include attending sessions focused on gymnastics training or Olympic weightlifting.
Standard personal training is universally offered at CrossFit gyms as well as “drop in” passes for visiting athletes.
Finally, CrossFit gyms almost always offer the option for patrons to come in during “open gym” periods. During these timeframes, patrons can work on whatever they want. They will not be working within the confines of a CrossFit class or with the guidance of a coach.
As you might expect, each CrossFit gym is its own unique entity with only the “CrossFit” name and a few other required uniform components in common. Membership packages reflect this individuality and preferences of owners.
Why is CrossFit so Expensive?
CrossFit gyms’ steep membership costs are bemoaned by athletes all over the world. These costs seem especially high when compared to the relatively low prices of standard gyms in most areas.
So why are CrossFit membership packages so high?
6 Main reasons
1. How Much is CrossFit Rent?
CrossFit gyms are usually housed in large rooms in metropolitan areas, where real estate is quite expensive. Even if the gym owner holds the property free and clear, there are still utility and property tax costs to account for.
2. How Much is CrossFit Equipment?
Outfitting your garage gym for personal use is one thing. Outfitting a CrossFit gym where up to 30 members might be working out at the same time is another thing entirely.
Equipment is not a fixed cost but is a recurring cost. Stuff breaks and needs to be repaired and replaced. All of these costs are reflected in memberships costs.
Not to mention, bars and plates aren’t exactly cheap…
Expert Tip: As expensive as CrossFit equipment is (and these prices are passed on to members), once you have booked your class training you know you will have the necessary equipment for you to complete your workout.
3. How Much is CrossFit Insurance?
Many types of businesses must hold some type of insurance in order to be legally permitted to operate. Gyms, by virtue of the higher risk of injury for patrons, generally require expensive packages which come with higher premiums.
Like all of the costs mentioned so far, these are passed along to the customer.
4. How Much are CrossFit Coaches?
Every coach a CrossFit box employs needs to be paid. Even if the owner is the only coach, he or she will have to pay themself in one way or another.
