ClassPass

ClassPass is a fitness membership platform that gives you access to thousands of studios, gyms, and wellness experiences across multiple cities on a single subscription. For actors who want variety or travel frequently, it eliminates the need for multiple gym memberships.

The credit-based system lets you book classes at different studios throughout the month. Popular options include yoga, Pilates, cycling, boxing, barre, and strength training. You choose how to spend your credits based on your current fitness goals.

ClassPass is particularly valuable for actors who split time between cities like LA and NYC, since your membership works in both locations. It also includes access to wellness services like massage and cryotherapy at participating studios.

Plans range from $49 to $199 per month depending on the number of credits included. Higher-tier plans offer more classes and access to premium studios. Credits roll over for one month if unused.

The ultimate flexibility tool for actors whose schedules and locations change constantly. Being able to try different fitness modalities also helps you discover training that prepares you for specific physical role requirements. ClassPass effectively turns every studio in your city into your home gym, which is invaluable when you need to train near a callback location or on the opposite side of town from your usual routine. The platform also occasionally features specialized classes like stunt training, aerial arts, and dance cardio that can directly build skills for specific roles.

ClassPass offers tiered monthly plans starting at $49 for a base credit allotment of roughly 2-4 classes per month, scaling up to $199 or more for premium plans that allow 8-12+ classes depending on studio pricing in your market. Credits vary in cost per class because popular studios and peak time slots require more credits than off-peak or less in-demand options. Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle, giving you a small buffer if you have a light month, but they expire after that. The platform also offers a pay-as-you-go option where you can purchase additional credits beyond your plan at roughly $1-2 per credit. Compared to committing to a single studio at $150-250 per month, ClassPass provides superior variety at a comparable or lower price point. However, if you attend the same studio more than three times per month, the credit cost per visit increases significantly, which penalizes loyalty to any one location. For actors splitting time between LA and NYC, the ability to use credits seamlessly in both cities makes it substantially more cost-effective than maintaining two separate gym memberships.

ClassPass is ideal for actors who crave fitness variety, travel frequently between markets, or have unpredictable schedules that make a single-studio commitment impractical. If you are the type who gets bored doing the same workout repeatedly, the platform's enormous studio network will keep you engaged and exploring new training modalities. Actors who are new to fitness will benefit from the ability to sample many different class types before deciding what works best for their body and goals. However, if you have found your preferred studio and want to train there four or more times per week, a direct membership with that studio will almost always be cheaper than routing through ClassPass credits. Budget-conscious actors should start with the mid-tier plan around $79-99 per month, which provides enough credits for 5-7 classes and hits the sweet spot between value and variety. If you primarily need gym access for solo weight training or treadmill work, a basic gym membership at $20-40 per month will serve you better than ClassPass, which excels at boutique class experiences.

Book classes during off-peak hours like mid-morning or early afternoon to spend fewer credits per session, as peak morning and evening slots are priced at a premium. Check the app every Monday morning when new class slots and studio partnerships often appear, giving you first pick of popular sessions. Use the wishlist feature to save studios and class types you want to try, and enable notifications so you know when new time slots open. If you need to cancel within the late-cancel window, contact customer support directly and explain you have a last-minute audition, as they will sometimes waive the penalty for first-time occurrences. Take advantage of the free trial period to book as many classes as possible across different studios and disciplines so you can make an informed decision about which plan tier suits your habits. Pair ClassPass with one affordable base gym membership for solo training days, and use your credits exclusively for the boutique classes and wellness experiences that would otherwise cost $25-40 per drop-in visit.