You want a gym that has tanning beds and a HydroMassage, and you do not want to pay extra for them. That is a reasonable ask, but it is surprisingly hard to find in the Phoenix area. Most gyms either do not have these amenities at all, or they lock them behind a premium membership tier that costs $20 to $40 more per month.
I own Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee North and both of these are included in every membership at no additional cost. But before I pitch you on our gym, let me break down what you are actually looking at across the Phoenix market so you can make an informed decision.
The Tiered Pricing Game Most Gyms Play
Walk into most chain gyms in the Phoenix metro and ask about tanning. The conversation usually goes like this: "We have tanning, but it is only included in our Premium or Black Card tier." Then they show you three membership levels. The base level has gym access only. The middle tier adds some amenities. The top tier includes everything.
The price difference between the base and top tier is often $25 to $40 per month. So the gym advertises a $10 or $15 per month membership to get you in the door, and then the real conversation starts. By the time you add tanning and massage, you are paying $40 to $55 per month, which is right in line with what a gym that includes everything from the start would charge.
The tiers exist for marketing, not for your benefit. They let the gym advertise a low starting price that most people will not actually pay.
What HydroMassage Actually Is (And Why Gym People Love It)
If you have not used a HydroMassage bed before, it is a full-body water massage system. You lie down fully clothed on a heated bed, and jets of warm water move up and down your body, targeting muscles with consistent pressure. A typical session is 10 to 15 minutes.
It is not the same as a real massage from a therapist. It does not replace that. But for post-workout recovery, it is genuinely useful. The warm water and pressure help with muscle soreness, and the relaxation after a hard training session is a real benefit. Members at our gym use it after almost every workout. Some come in just for the HydroMassage on rest days.
The standalone value is significant. A single session at a standalone HydroMassage location or spa runs $15 to $25. If you use it three times a week at our gym, that is $45 to $75 per week in massage value that is included in your membership.
Tanning at a Gym vs a Tanning Salon
Tanning salons in the Ahwatukee and Chandler area charge $25 to $60 per month for unlimited tanning, depending on the bed level. That is a separate monthly expense on top of your gym membership. If you are already going to the gym three to five times a week, having tanning in the same location eliminates a separate trip and a separate bill.
Our tanning beds are available 24/7. You can tan before your workout, after your workout, or on a day you are just coming in for the HydroMassage. There is no appointment needed. Just wipe down the bed, set your time, and go. The beds are cleaned regularly and the bulbs are replaced on a maintenance schedule.
For people who used to maintain separate gym and tanning memberships, consolidating into one eliminates $25 to $60 per month in tanning costs plus the hassle of managing two memberships at two locations.
What Other Gyms in the Area Offer
Here is a straightforward comparison of tanning and HydroMassage availability at gyms in the Ahwatukee, Chandler, and south Phoenix area:
- Planet Fitness (Chandler): Tanning and HydroMassage available in Black Card tier only ($24.99/mo). Base membership ($10/mo) does not include either.
- Crunch Fitness (Ahwatukee): HydroMassage and tanning in Peak tier. Base tier does not include them.
- Mountainside Fitness: No tanning beds at most locations. Some locations have massage chairs but not HydroMassage beds.
- LA Fitness (Chandler Blvd): No tanning. No HydroMassage.
- Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee North: Tanning and HydroMassage included in every membership. No tiers. No add-on fees.
If tanning and HydroMassage matter to you, and you do not want to play the tier upgrade game, the options narrow quickly.
The Full Picture of What Is Included
Since we are on the topic of what you get, here is the complete list at our location:
- 24/7 key fob access, 365 days a year
- Full free weight area (dumbbells to 100 lbs, barbells, squat racks, benches)
- Cable and plate-loaded machines for every muscle group
- Cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, stair climbers, rowers)
- Functional training area (kettlebells, battle ropes, TRX)
- Tanning beds (included, no extra fee, available 24/7)
- HydroMassage bed (included, no extra fee, available 24/7)
- Private restrooms and showers
- Worldwide access to Anytime Fitness locations with your membership
- Personal training available (separate cost, not required)
One membership. One price. Everything included. We are in the Fry's Marketplace plaza on Warner Rd in Ahwatukee, about 10 minutes from anywhere in the Foothills.
Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee North
4855 E Warner Rd Suite 24-28, Phoenix, AZ 85044 (Fry's Marketplace plaza)
(480) 900-1616 | Open 24/7
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