Source: BroBible
Summary
A Los Angeles man tried to cancel his $300-a-month Equinox gym membership, but the process was difficult due to a 12-month contract. He considered faking his death or moving to get out of the membership. He eventually decided to move and shared his experience on TikTok. The video sparked comments from viewers sharing their own extreme ways of getting out of gym memberships. Equinox’s cancellation policies have faced scrutiny, with a 2025 settlement with the New York Attorney General over allegations of making it hard for members to cancel.
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The habit gets a new name.
Caden’s Equinox membership was a $300-a-month commitment he couldn’t escape. He thought he’d be a “gym shark” but ended up just sitting in the sauna or scrolling on his phone. Cancelling was not an option, thanks to a 12-month contract. He considered faking his death or moving to get out of the membership. Viewers shared their own gym cancellation hacks, from faking jail time to getting a therapist’s note. Equinox’s cancellation policies are a real workout.
Because who needs a gym membership when you can just move?
Author: Evan Null
