AAA and some health insurance/corporate wellness programs provide access to the Active&Fit Direct program. For an initiation fee (sometimes waived during promotions) and $28/month, you can have access to thousands of gyms nationwide. AAA members also get 10% back after 12 months with the program, which makes it roughly $25/month.

A unique benefit with Active&Fit is that you can sign up for an unlimited number of memberships at the same time. Options include LA Fitness, Planet Fitness, 24 hour fitness, Crunch Fitness, Esporta, EoS fitness and others. Typically, you present your Active&Fit membership number at the gym and they sign you up for a regular membership, many which give you nationwide access.

This membership really comes in clutch when backpacking/traveling solo and you need a quick shower. Also it’s useful while traveling and you need something more than a hotel gym.

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