Staying fit on a student budget is doable if you know where to look. Below are 15 gyms that offer student-priced memberships or seasonal deals, plus what you need to qualify and where to verify each offer.

1. PureGym (UK) – Student Discount

• What’s the deal: Student discounts (often a percentage off or months free) at hundreds of clubs, typically verified through UNiDAYS or Student Beans. Offers vary by location.
• How to qualify: Verify student status via the official PureGym student page, then follow the instructions for UNiDAYS/Student Beans.
• Where to check: https://www.puregym.com/deals/student-discount/

2. The Gym Group (UK) – Student Membership

• What’s the deal: Student-specific pricing on flexible, no-contract memberships; exclusives often run via UNiDAYS/Student Beans.
• How to qualify: Confirm eligibility through The Gym Group’s student page; you’ll be prompted to verify student status.
• Where to check: https://www.thegymgroup.com/join-now/student-gym-membership/

3. JD Gyms (UK) – Student Pricing

• What’s the deal: Discounted rates for students at participating JD Gyms, frequently tied to UNiDAYS/Student Beans promos.
• How to qualify: Use the JD Gyms student page and complete the student verification steps provided.
• Where to check: https://www.jdgyms.co.uk/student-gym-membership/

4. Better (GLL) Leisure Centres (UK) – Student Membership

• What’s the deal: Reduced-price student memberships across Better’s UK network of gyms, pools, and leisure centres.
• How to qualify: Choose a Student membership and bring valid student ID when requested.
• Where to check: https://www.better.org.uk/memberships/student

5. Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gyms (UK) – Student Membership

• What’s the deal: Student membership options with discounted rates at many Nuffield Health clubs.
• How to qualify: Select a Student membership online or in club; proof of student status required.
• Where to check: https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/memberships/student

6. Everlast Gyms (UK) – Student Discount via Student Beans

• What’s the deal: Exclusive student-only membership savings through Student Beans (offers can change throughout the year).
• How to qualify: Verify your student status with Student Beans to unlock the Everlast Gyms offer.
• Where to check: https://www.studentbeans.com/student-discount/uk/everlast-gyms

7. Snap Fitness (UK) – Student Discount via Student Beans

• What’s the deal: Student-specific discounts available for Snap Fitness UK through Student Beans at participating clubs.
• How to qualify: Verify with Student Beans, then follow redemption instructions for your local club.
• Where to check: https://www.studentbeans.com/student-discount/uk/snap-fitness

8. Anytime Fitness (UK) – Student Discount via Student Beans

• What’s the deal: Student-only savings offered by many Anytime Fitness UK clubs via Student Beans.
• How to qualify: Verify student status through Student Beans, then join at the discounted rate where available.
• Where to check: https://www.studentbeans.com/student-discount/uk/anytime-fitness

9. Total Fitness (UK) – Student Membership

• What’s the deal: Reduced student memberships across the Total Fitness club network (North of England and Wales).
• How to qualify: Join on the student tariff and present student ID as required by the club.
• Where to check: https://www.totalfitness.co.uk/membership/student-memberships/

10. Places Leisure (UK) – Student Membership

• What’s the deal: Student-friendly pricing at participating Places Leisure centres (gym, swim, and classes).
• How to qualify: Choose a Student membership online and provide a valid student ID when asked.
• Where to check: https://www.placesleisure.org/memberships/student-membership/

11. Blink Fitness (US) – Student Discount via UNiDAYS

• What’s the deal: Student-exclusive offers (e.g., reduced monthly rates or enrollment promos) via UNiDAYS; availability can vary by club and time of year.
• How to qualify: Verify with UNiDAYS, then redeem the offer at your preferred Blink location or online.
• Where to check: https://www.myunidays.com/US/en-US/partners/blinkfitness/view

12. YMCA (US – varies by association) – College Student Memberships

• What’s the deal: Many YMCAs offer discounted “College Student” or “Young Adult” memberships; specifics vary by association and branch.
• How to qualify: Enroll in the student category and show a valid student ID; some Ys also require current class schedule or .edu email.
• Where to check (example – YMCA of the Triangle): https://www.ymcatriangle.org/join/discounts/college-students

13. NYC Parks Recreation Centers (US) – Student Rates

• What’s the deal: New York City’s public recreation centers offer student memberships at a discounted annual rate.
• How to qualify: Provide proof of current student status when purchasing a membership.
• Where to check: https://www.nycgovparks.org/memberships

14. Planet Fitness (US) – High School Summer Pass (Seasonal)

• What’s the deal: Free summer gym access for high school students (typically ages 14–19) during the annual High School Summer Pass program; runs seasonally and requires a parent/guardian for minors.
• How to qualify: Register during the promo window on Planet Fitness’s official page; bring photo ID (and parent/guardian for minors).
• Where to check: https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass

15. énergie Fitness (UK) – Student Discount via Student Beans

• What’s the deal: Student-only membership savings through Student Beans at participating énergie Fitness clubs.
• How to qualify: Verify through Student Beans and follow the redemption flow for your local club.
• Where to check: https://www.studentbeans.com/student-discount/uk/energie-fitness

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