Fitness Chain Cites Operating Costs, Low Use for Closing Pools and Spas

A New York fitness chain has decided to close its pools and spas, citing low use and high operating costs as the reasons. 

All four Esporta Fitness in locations in Rochester will close it pools and spas to members, but saunas will remain open. 

According to the Democrat & Chronicle, Esporta is considering offering third parties, such as schools, the use of the pools. 

Member fees will not change after the pools and spas lose.Two options are listed online: $39.99 a month with an annual fee of $54 but no initiation fee or $29.99 a month with an annual fee of $54 and an initiation fee of $99.

The Esporta chain is owned by Fitness International, which is headquartered in California and also operates LA Fitness. The four area Esporta locations originally were branded LA Fitness, but starting in early 2020, Fitness International began rebranding them as Esporta to compete with high-volume, lower-priced gyms such as Planet Fitness.