How to Cancel a Gym Membership: Barry's Bootcamp in Chicago

The legally-backed process for canceling Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, LA Fitness, and other gym memberships — including contracts and state health club laws. This guide applies specifically to Barry's Bootcamp ($100-$300/mo) subscribers in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois's Automatic Contract Renewal Act protects you.

Your Rights in Chicago, IL

Illinois's Automatic Contract Renewal Act (815 ILCS 601) gives Chicago residents specific protections when dealing with Barry's Bootcamp:

Written notice 30-60 days before renewal
Applies to contracts with automatic renewal
Clear disclosure of renewal terms
Consumer can cancel within 30 days of renewal notice

Penalties: Renewal is void if notice requirements not met

How to Cancel a Gym Membership

Applied to Barry's Bootcamp (Email or app) for Chicago residents

1
Read your membership contract first
Find your contract (check your email or the gym's member portal). Note: the contract term, any minimum commitment period, notice requirements (typically 30 days), and cancellation methods allowed.
2
Send written notice via certified mail
For gyms like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and LA Fitness, send a certified letter with return receipt to your home club. Include: full name, address, membership number, and explicit cancellation request.
3
Visit in-person as a backup
Visit your home club during staffed hours and request cancellation in writing. Ask for a written receipt of your cancellation request with the date and representative's name.
4
Cite your state's Health Club Act
Most states (CA, NY, TX, FL, IL, etc.) have Health Club Acts that override gym contracts. These laws often require gyms to allow cancellation by certified mail regardless of what the contract says.
5
Dispute charges after cancellation
After your notice period ends, watch your statement. Any charges after the effective cancellation date are disputable. File a chargeback citing the Fair Credit Billing Act and your cancellation documentation.

Cancel Barry's Bootcamp Specifically

Method: Email or app · Difficulty: medium

1Email membership@barrys.com
2Include name, location, and cancellation request
3Or cancel through the Barry's app
4Confirm cancellation via email

Tips for Chicago Residents

Planet Fitness cannot legally require you to appear in person if your state's Health Club Act allows written cancellation
Many states allow cancellation if you move more than 25 miles from any club location
Medical conditions that prevent gym use are typically grounds for immediate contract cancellation without penalty
The FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule applies to gym memberships — if they make cancellation harder than signup, that's a violation
Annual fees (Planet Fitness $49/year) may be non-refundable even if you cancel mid-year

Barry's Bootcamp-specific tips

Class packages may be non-refundable
Monthly memberships need 30-day notice
Unused class credits may expire
Check if you can freeze instead

Barry's Bootcamp Refund Policy

Class packs non-refundable. Monthly prorated in some cases.

Under 815 ILCS 601, Chicago residents may be entitled to a full refund if Barry's Bootcamp didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms.

Watch Out For

· Unused class credits expire

Federal Laws Protecting Chicago Residents

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

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More Barry's Bootcamp Guides for Chicago

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