Crunch Fitness - Athens

Overview

Crunch Fitness Athens is a vibrant, 24/7 fitness gym that incorporates sauna facilities as a key component of its Relax & Recover recovery area. While primarily a full-service gym, the sauna is highlighted as part of post-workout wellness amenities, alongside HydroMassage®, tanning, and steam rooms. This setup provides members with a comprehensive recovery experience in a modern, clean facility designed for fun, accessible fitness.

The overall atmosphere is energetic, judgment-free, and community-oriented, emphasizing “Fitness Fun” with high-fives, motivating staff, and inclusive spaces. The sauna contributes to a refreshing, revitalizing end to workouts, helping members feel renewed in a squeaky-clean, up-to-date environment near the University of Georgia.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna and Steam Rooms: Essential for relaxation and recovery post-workout, promoting muscle recovery and stress relief.
• HydroMassage®: Full-body automated massage beds for targeted muscle relief.
• Tanning Services: UV tanning and spray tanning (VersaPro® Heated Sunless Spa) for a post-gym glow.
• Locker Rooms with Showers: Sparkling clean facilities for freshening up.
• Gym Equipment: Wide range of cardio machines, weights (dumbbells up to 120 lbs, kettlebells up to 50 lbs), Olympic lifting platforms, and The HIITZone for functional training.
• Group Fitness Studios: Spaces for HIIT, cycling (The Ride), Pilates, Zumba®, and more.
• Power Half Hour Circuit: Quick 30-minute strength training circuits.
• Free Wi-Fi and App Integration: Contactless check-in, class booking, and Crunch+ streaming workouts (70% discount for members).
• Kid’s Crunch Babysitting: Childcare services during workouts.
• Additional Perks: Free T-shirt, CrunchONE Kickoff orientation, bring-a-friend every visit, and multi-club access (up to 543 locations, excluding select/signature).

Services

• Relax & Recover Services: Sauna, steam rooms, HydroMassage®, UV tanning, spray tanning – ideal for spa-like recovery.
• Group Fitness Classes: StormHIIT, The Ride (indoor cycling), Ripped Pilates, Cardio Sculpt, Tough Tread, Bodyweb w/ TRX®, Iron Mat Pilates, Joint Ventures, Zumba® – advanced booking available.
• Personal Training: Certified trainers for customized one-on-one sessions.
• HIITZone Workouts: Team-based, high-intensity functional training.
• Crunch+ Streaming: Live and on-demand workouts anywhere.
• Classes Schedule: Dynamic daily offerings with energetic instructors (e.g., Marie L., Ava B., Lauren C.). Full schedule online.

Pricing

Flexible month-to-month memberships with no long-term commitment after 60 days (Cyber Sale: Join for $0.01 and get rest of 2025 FREE, expires 12/03/25):

• Peak Results ($29.99/mo)*: All Peak benefits + HIIT classes, indoor cycling, R&R services (including sauna), unlimited guests, multi-club access. Enrollment: $0.01 (sale), Total due today: $0.01–$114.16.
• Peak ($24.99/mo)*: Base + group fitness, multi-club access. Enrollment: $0.01 (sale), Total due today: $0.01–$109.16.
• Base ($9.99/mo)*: Single-club gym floor, cardio/weights, locker rooms. Enrollment: $26–$75, Total due today: $45.16–$94.16.

*Excludes enrollment fee ($0.01–$75 sale), processing fees, annual fee (~$9.17 prorated), taxes. Personal training and extras available separately. Sauna access tied to higher tiers via R&R services.

Location & Hours

• Address: 196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606 – Beechwood Promenade Shopping Center, along Atlanta Highway (GA-10), near Sephora, Lululemon, TJ Maxx, and University of Georgia.
• Contact: +1 706.850.9900 | info@crunchathens.com
• Hours: Open 24/7 for ultimate flexibility.
• Social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Notes

• What Makes This Sauna Special: Integrated into a fun, no-judgments gym culture, the sauna stands out in the Relax & Recover zone, explicitly paired with steam rooms for enhanced recovery. Unlike standalone spas, it’s accessible 24/7 within a state-of-the-art gym, fostering community and post-workout bliss. Prime location near UGA appeals to students/ locals; emphasis on clean, updated facilities and value-driven pricing (best bang-for-buck) differentiates it. Unique perks like unlimited friends, babysitting, and multi-club access elevate the experience. Committed to empowerment for all levels, with transparent, flexible memberships.