Teen Fitness

About Teen Fitness

This summer, teens aged 12 to 17 can enjoy free access to GoodLife Fitness Clubs across Canada. From top-quality equipment to teen-friendly classes, it's a safe, supportive space to stay active and build healthy habits. Help your teen move with confidence - all summer long!

What's it all About?

Teen Fitness provides FREE access to GoodLife Fitness Clubs for youth across Canada. With over 200 Clubs to choose from, plus access to GoodLife On-Demand digital workouts, Teen Fitness offers teens the opportunity to be active in a safe, social setting all summer long. No Memberships required!

Who's it for?

Teen Fitness is available to anyone in Canada between 12 and 17 years-old (as of the program start-date). Participants must be registered by a parent or legal guardian, but they do not need to be an existing GoodLife Fitness Member to register.

When Is It?

GoodLife offers Teen Fitness as a summer program so teens can enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits of exercise while they're off from school. Teen Fitness 2026 will run from July 3rd 2026 to September 8th 2026. Registration opens June 2nd 2026.

Rules & Regulations

General Teen Information

A parent or legal guardian must enroll the teen Member and provide proof of age. Siblings may not register siblings
Free teen Membership for ages 12 - 17 only
Membership term: July 3rd - September 8th 2026
Workouts take place from 8am-4pm 7 days a week with the last check-in at 3pm (Only during staffed hours at the location)
Teens will receive their key tag once they have signed their contract in a Club. Teens will receive Access to the GoodLife Fitness App OR a Membership Key Tag once they have signed their contract. App access will open on the first day of Teen Fitness Workouts.
Maximum workout time for teen Members is 2 hours per day
Dress Code: Proper footwear, closed-toed shoes: We ask that Members wear appropriate exercise clothing that is comfortable, respectable, and covers all personal/private body areas. Members should also wear proper indoor athletic footwear.

What's Off Limits

Barbells and any plate-loaded machines including bench press, squat racks & Smith machine
Pool/whirlpool and Sauna/steam room area
Tanning salon or any tanning equipment
Squash and tennis courts
mindDen/Recovery Room/Hydro Massage spaces and equipment
REGYMEN/Craft Boxing/iRiDE/Hot Yoga spaces and equipment

Club Rules and Etiquette

Each time a Teen Fitness Member enters the club they must scan their membership card or QR code at front desk.
Members should allow others to work out in between sets and share equipment.
Please refrain from dropping or banging weights.
We recommend you attend a Group Fitness Class Starter to become familiar with all class etiquette and procedures (ie: being on time, online booking, etc).
Members should sign up in advance for Group Fitness Classes using the GoodLife Fitness App.
Please wipe off equipment after each use using spray cleaners and paper towels provided.
Please put all equipment back after use.
Please treat other Members with respect. No bullying or unsafe or offensive behaviour is permitted.

Photos and Videos

Photos, videos, and video streaming can only be taken in the PUBLIC AREAS of the Club.
Photos and videos are NOT permitted in bathrooms, showers, saunas, or ANYWHERE in the change rooms.
It is VERY important that Members, Guests or Associates provide verbal permission before they are captured in any photos or videos in public areas. Members must also get verbal permission from other Members, Guests and Associates if they wish to share photos or videos on social media or use them for any other purpose.
We encourage Members and Associates to share their successes, but it should be done in a way that does not impact the experience of other Members and Associates.
- Please respect other Members and try not to be disruptive if you are taking a photo or video.
- Members are required to use their phone safely at the gym to avoid compromising the safety of those around them.

Frequently Asked Questions

See if any of these frequently asked questions have the answer you're looking for.

Does a teen's parent/guardian need to be a Member?

The Teen Fitness program is available to all teens aged 12-17 in Canada.Parents/Guardians do not need to be a GoodLife Fitness Member to register their teen for Teen Fitness.

If a teen is already a Member; can they place their Membership on freeze to participate in this program?

Yes, teens can place their current Membership on freeze before participating in Teen Fitness. However, teens should be aware that Teen Fitness Memberships have limited hours and gym access, and teens with a Membership on freeze must follow these rules for the duration of the Teen Fitness Program (from July 3, 2026, to September 8th, 2026).

My teen will turn 18 before the program ends in September. Can they still join?

Yes. Teens must be 17 upon registration date and the start-date of the program. If they turn 18 after their registration and start-date, they can participate.

My teen is 11, can they participate? What about if they turn 12 during the summer?

The starting age for Teen Fitness is 12. There are no exceptions to this rule. If your child turns 12 during the summer, you can register them online after their birthday.

Why are Performance classes, Ultimate amenities, tanning, sauna/steam rooms, squash, pool/whirlpool, and some machines not included in the Teen Fitness summer Membership?

Some GoodLife amenities are more popular with our Members than others, especially during busier seasons/hours. These amenities and some equipment are excluded from the free Teen Fitness Membership to encourage equal use of the gym space and avoid overcrowding.

As per law, you must be 19 or older to use tanning equipment in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, or Nova Scotia and 18 or older in all other provinces. However, tanning is exempt from all Teen Fitness Memberships, even if the teen turns 18 after the registration date.

How does my teen book a Group Fitness class?

Members must book all Group Fitness classes in advance using the GoodLife Fitness App or Member Portal. Booking for Group Fitness classes is available 72 hours (3 days) before the class's scheduled start time.

Booking a Group Fitness class using the Member Portal:
1. Access the GoodLife website and log in using your Member ID, barcode or email address and password.
2. Navigate to 'My Account' and check out the 'Bookings' tab. Here, you will see any classes you are already booked in. To book a new class, select 'Class Schedule'.
3. Use the filters along the left-hand side of the page to select which gym(s) you want to book at, as well as other preferences such as class start time, duration, intensity, and category to narrow your search.
4. Select the class you wish to book and click 'Book' on the right-hand side of the page.
5. You will receive a confirmation email to verify the date and time of your booking.

Booking a Group Fitness class using the GoodLife Fitness App:
1. Open the app and log in using your Member ID, barcode or email address and password.
2. Select 'Book' along the bottom menu.
3. Use the calendar along the top of the screen to select a date, then scroll to view the classes available for that date. You can also use the filter options under the calendar to refine your search.
Please Note: You must have at least one gym 'Favourited' in order for classes to appear on this screen. You can add 'Favourite' gyms by selecting 'More' from the bottom menu, then selecting 'Clubs.'
4. Select a class to view more information about it. If a spot is available in the class you've selected, you will have the option to book into the class using the 'Book Class' button at the bottom of your screen. If the class is full, you will instead be given the option to add yourself to the waitlist.
5. You will receive a confirmation email to verify the date and time of your booking.

Is my teen able to work out without a parent/guardian present?

Yes, they can work out without a parent/guardian present once their Schedule A Form has been signed by their parent/guardian.

Am I able to come into a gym to register?

No. The computers at our GoodLife locations are not set up to handle Teen Fitness registrations. Instead, please register your teen online at TeenFitness.ca If you are having trouble registering for Teen Fitness from your computer, you may need to access the website from a different location such as school, work or a public library.

Can an adult Member "sponsor" other teens and their friends?

No, a teen's own parent/guardian must register the teen online. The teen and their own parent/guardian can then come to the gym in person to sign and complete the registration process.