Looking for Snap Fitness or Anytime Fitness in Forney? Here's What Else Is Available
Forney has two 24/7 franchise gym options: Snap Fitness (1104 Ranch Rd) and Anytime Fitness (75126 area). Both offer key-fob access around the clock, which is appealing if your schedule demands flexibility.
But 24/7 access isn’t the only thing that matters when choosing a gym. Here’s a full breakdown.
Snap Fitness Forney
Snap Fitness is a franchise model offering 24/7 access via key fob.
What they offer:
- 24/7 access (key fob)
- Basic cardio and strength machines
- Personal training (available at some locations)
- Access to other Snap Fitness locations (membership-dependent)
What they don’t offer:
- Supervised childcare / Kids Zone
- Group fitness classes (varies by location)
- Saunas
- Pro shop or supplements
- Locally owned
Pricing: Typically $30–$50/month depending on plan and location.
Anytime Fitness Forney
Anytime Fitness is one of the largest fitness franchises in the world, with the unique benefit of reciprocal access to 5,000+ locations.
What they offer:
- 24/7 access (key fob)
- Access to 5,000+ Anytime Fitness clubs worldwide
- Basic cardio and strength equipment
- Personal training available
- Mobile app integration
What they don’t offer:
- Supervised childcare / Kids Zone
- Saunas (at most locations)
- Group fitness classes included (varies)
- Locally owned community feel
Pricing: Typically $35–$55/month. Often higher than other gyms.
TX Fitness: The Full-Service Alternative
TX Fitness at 127 E US Highway 80 operates during extended staffed hours — not 24/7, but covering the times when most people actually want to work out:
- Mon–Thu: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Fri: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
For 95% of members, these hours cover every workout they’ll ever want to take. The 24/7 key-fob model solves a real problem — but the trade-off is often a smaller, less-equipped, unstaffed facility.
Here’s what TX Fitness adds that neither Snap nor Anytime typically offer:
| Feature | TX Fitness | Snap Fitness | Anytime Fitness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Zone (supervised) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Infrared saunas | ✅ | ❌ | Rare |
| Group fitness classes | ✅ Included | ❌ / Varies | ❌ / Varies |
| Pro shop / supplements | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Locker rooms with showers | ✅ | Limited | Limited |
| Locally owned | ✅ (Since 2001) | ❌ Franchise | ❌ Franchise |
| Staff on-site | ✅ Always | ❌ | ❌ |
| Price | $19/biweekly | ~$30–50/mo | ~$35–55/mo |
Who Should Choose 24/7 Gyms
24/7 access makes sense if:
- You routinely work out at 2 AM or 4 AM
- You travel frequently and need access at multiple locations
- You genuinely need emergency access outside of normal hours
For most people in Forney, these scenarios don’t apply. The vast majority of workouts happen between 5 AM and 10 PM — which TX Fitness covers.
Who Should Choose TX Fitness
TX Fitness is the better choice if:
- You have kids who need supervised care while you work out
- You want group fitness classes included in your membership
- You value a community where staff knows your name
- You want saunas as part of your recovery routine
- You prefer a locally-owned business over a franchise
- You want a full-featured gym, not just a machine room with 24-hour access
The Bigger Picture: Community vs. Convenience
There’s nothing wrong with Snap Fitness or Anytime Fitness. They fill a need. But they represent a different philosophy: transactional, anonymous, and convenience-first.
TX Fitness has been part of the Forney community for 25 years. We’ve seen members start as beginners and compete in powerlifting. We’ve seen families where both parents work out here and their kids grew up in the Kids Zone. That kind of relationship doesn’t happen at a franchise gym.
If that sounds like the gym culture you’re looking for, come visit us.
127 E US Highway 80 · Forney, TX 75126 · (972) 564-8777
Memberships start at $19 biweekly. Tours always welcome during business hours.