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I came across Princeton Club while browsing fitness centers in Wisconsin a few years ago. I was assigned there for a short while, about 3 months, so I wanted to check out a few gyms and see which one would be a good fit for me. I’ll share the Princeton Club membership cost and other details in this article.
Princeton Club Membership Benefits
Princeton Club was founded in 1987 by businessman Dave Gerry. It started as a small health club on Madison’s east side and has now grown to 4 premier club locations and 5 Xpress club locations.
There are several things I like about this club. First, they’re open 24/7. So if you have a busy or erratic schedule like I do, going to a gym that’s open all the time is a major plus.
Another thing is that one membership gives you access to all its clubs. So it doesn’t matter if you’re in Fitchburg or Madison, you’ll be no more than a few minutes away from their club.
Moreover, you can join any and all of their classes like Excersize, Spinning, Box Aerobics, Pilates and Water Aerobics for free. They also give you free one-on-one personal training AND free childcare.
They have amenities like swimming pools, basketball court, indoor track and steam room too.
Membership Options at Princeton Club
Princeton Club membership options may vary from every location but here’s what you can expect a typical Princeton Club has to offer:
Princeton Club Membership
Princeton Club members enjoy access to premier fitness facilities without any joining fees, with full access granted to all Princeton Club and Princeton Club Xpress locations. These clubs operate 24/7, accommodating members’ varying schedules. Members with young kids get complimentary childcare services. You can access any of the 160 group exercise classes weekly, use the strength and cardio equipment, as well as small group training. Members can also use its amenities like the courts, pools and steam rooms.
Princeton Club Xpress Membership
For Princeton Club Xpress, you can benefit from exclusive amenities and not have to worry about joining fees. These clubs operate 24 hours a day and are equipped with top-of-the-line strength and cardio equipment. Personal training services are also available, and members can get 2 complimentary personal training sessions per year, as well as access to the complete library of Les Mills Virtual Workouts.
What are the Princeton Club Membership Costs?
There are two options for fitness membership – Princeton Club and Princeton Club Xpress. Both are open 24/7, with cardio and strength equipment and machines, as well as personal and group training. However, the Princeton Club membership also offers free childcare, group classes, water fitness classes and use of their amenities. The Xpress Club membership do not offer these “perks.”
Princeton Club Membership – Madison East, Madison West, Fitchburg and New Berlin locations
INDIVIDUAL
Choose this membership if you are joining by yourself and all of your kids are under 12 years of age.
24 month membership $58/month
Withdrawn on 4th of Each Month
or Pay in full for $1,279 ($113 savings)
12 month membership $70/month
withdrawn on 4th of Each Month
or Pay in full for $789 ($51 savings)
COUPLE / FAMILY
Prices listed are for the first 2 people. Third person adds on for $15/month, and each additional for $10/month. Choose this membership if you are joining as a couple or you have any kids between the ages of 12-21 that would like to be members.
24 month membership $88/month
withdrawn on 4th of Each Month
or Pay in full for $2,149 ($203 savings)
12 month membership $110/month
withdrawn on 4th of Each Month
or Pay in full for $1,229($91 savings)
Princeton Club Xpress Membership – Cottage Grove, Hilldale, McFarland, Middleton and Monona locations
Individual
24 month $44 per month
Pay in full $949.00
$107 PREPAYMENT DISCOUNT
12 month $55 per month
Pay in Full $605.00
$55 PREPAYMENT DISCOUNT
COUPLE / FAMILY
Third person adds on for $15/month, and each additional for $10/month
24 MONTH MEMBERSHIP $69 per month
PAY IN FULL $1,489.00
$167 PREPAYMENT DISCOUNT
12 MONTH MEMBERSHIP $80 per month
PAY IN FULL $880.00
$80 PREPAYMENT DISCOUNT
To sign up for Princeton Club, click here.
What payment methods are available?
You can pay your club membership fee at Princeton Club using your credit card or through PayPal.
Are there fitness classes available at Princeton Club?
Yes, Princeton Club offers a wide range of fitness classes to suit various preferences and fitness levels:
Group Exercise Classes
Athletic Abs, Power Glutes
Body Pump by Les Mills
Body Sculpt
Boot Camp on the Roof
Bosu Circuit & Sculpt
Circuit Training
Cardio Mix & Strength
Cardio Dance
CXWorx by Les Mills
Fit for Life
Flow Yoga on the Roof
Grit Strength by Les Mills
Hard Core
HIIT on the Roof
Iron Abs & Arms
Pilates (Mat Class)
Power Flow
Power Stretch
Silver Seniors
Strength Fusion
Stretch & Restore
Turbo Kick
WERQ
Zumba
Spinning Classes
Cyclub
Cyclub Circuit
Spinning
Spin Core
Sprint Intervals
Water Exercise Classes
Aqua H.I.I.T. (High-Intensity Interval Training)
Aqua Boot Camp
Aqua Strength & Cardio
Hi-Lo H2O
Hardcore Strength & Conditioning
Aqua Cardio in Motion
Power Aqua
Before signing up, make sure to check the class offerings at your specific location to ensure they include the classes you’re interested in. Scroll down to choose your location and see the class schedules.
What are the Princeton Club hours?
Princeton Club is open 24 hours cost, seven days a week for members. However, if bringing guests, take note that guest designated hours are as follows:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Noon – 5:00 pm
There is a fee of $20 per day for non-members who want to access the facility to try it out.
What are the Princeton Club amenities?
Here are the amenities available at Princeton Club Madison West:
Walking/Running Track, Rooftop Soccer Field, Rooftop Tennis with Artificial Grass Surface, Olympic Style 75’ Lap Pool, Resistance Current Training Pool, Whirlpool, Steam Room, Sauna and Stretch Area w/ Physio and Medicine Balls.
Princeton Club Customer Reviews
Christy D. W.
Jacksonville, FL
The Princeton Club is beautiful! The Princeton Club New Berlin opened in 2002 and was originally called Motion Fitness Racquet Club. Retired Green Bay Packer star Donald Driver visited here years ago for a special event. Please be sure to ask about possible discounts. It is an excellent deal and there is a wide variety of activities for everyone. The basketball and tennis courts are awesome. There is both an outdoor pool and an indoor pool along with water slides. There is a great track for running and walking. There is an excellent selection of weight machines and exercise equipment. In addition, there is a nice restaurant and gift shop too. The Princeton club has several locations in Madison and has won multiple awards. When I visit Wisconsin, I look forward to a guess pass here. The Princeton Club is my favorite work-out facility!
Dynae S.
Madison, WI
I absolutely love the princeton club. If you want to surround yourself with fitness minded motivate people go to the classes they offer. Classes are free minus TRX as is childcare.
They also have a small wave pool great for physical therapy, a huge lap pool (also offer water aerobics) a sauna and a jacuzzi.
This place is my sanctuary… I have easily spent 5 hours there and felt absolutely refreshed and energized when I left.
Huge field house, punching bag, handball courts, hella cardio machines and weight lifting area.
Love love love the princeton club!
Tara Z.
Fitchburg, WI
I’m a huge fan of Princeton club. They offer monthly membership or 2 year memberships.
They have group fitness classes most days. Fitchburg Princeton club is especially great. They host ladies nights about once a month or so where they’ll have a fitness class when there typically isn’t one for members to invite their female friends and family members to try.
They offer aquafit classes as well in the pool. These classes are great if you need to protect joints, muscles, or ligaments from too much strain in the beginning or for however long you like.
Grab a padded mat from the turf or one of the fitness rooms lay it in a safe location and stretch before and after your without for safest practices. Be polite any wipe it down after use.
Use a machine or go swimming for cardio. There are machines for controlled weight lifting slow and controlled is the best practice to not damage your body or the equipment. There are also free weights valuable in a few areas. There is a cardio cinema which usually has a movie going.
A cycling room, a zen studio for yoga, and a couple other rooms which offer various fitness activities. Fitchburg Princeton Club also has a small area devoted to Women with might be a great place to use if your religious or personal beliefs keep you out of view of men.
A couple more great features are the shared hot tub, ability to use the Theragun for releasing muscle tension, and that the women’s locker room has a private sauna and private showers.
Machines tend to be in working order.
Princeton Club Membership Cost in a Nutshell
The memberships for Princeton Club includes individual rates $58 to $70 and couple/family rates $88 to $110. There are also cheaper plans for Princeton Club Xpress with individual rates $44 to $55 and couple/family rates $69 to $80. These prices are reasonable considering that you get to access all of their clubs (belonging to the same price point) and they have perks and amenities you can enjoy. Unfortunately, because their memberships require 1-2 year commitments, I decided not to join Princeton Club to avoid paying any cancellation fees.