Fresh Fitness vs Evo Oslo: Budget Gym Comparison 2026
Fresh Fitness vs Evo: which is the better deal for how you train?
Neither has a sauna and neither is 24/7, so this comes down to price and classes. Fresh Fitness Basic is the cheaper membership at 349 NOK/month, with Flex at 399 and Smart at 549, plus a 299 NOK enrollment fee. Evo is 409 NOK/month if you accept a 12-month binding and 459 NOK/month rolling, with a 399 NOK enrollment fee that is waived on the binding. Evo has 23 Oslo centres and is open 05:00 to 24:00 daily. If you want classes, take Fresh Smart. If price decides, take Fresh Basic.
Fresh Fitness and Evo are two of Oslo's most affordable gym chains, and neither is 24/7. Fresh Fitness sells three tiers: Basic 349 NOK/month, Flex 399 and Smart 549, with a 299 NOK enrollment fee and group classes on Smart only. Evo sells one membership at two prices: 409 NOK/month with a 12-month binding or 459 NOK/month rolling, with a 399 NOK enrollment fee waived on the binding. Fresh Basic is therefore the cheaper of the two. Neither chain has a sauna, and Evo has no pool either.
Quick Comparison
| Fresh Fitness | Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic 349 · Flex 399 · Smart 549 NOK/mo | 409 NOK (12-mo) · 459 NOK rolling |
| Enrollment | 299 NOK | 399 NOK, waived with 12-month binding |
| Locations | 41 in Norway | 23 in Oslo |
| Equipment | Basic | Technogym |
| Open 24/7 | No | No, 05:00-24:00 daily |
| Best for | Lowest price (Basic) and group classes (Smart) | Most clubs in Oslo |
Pricing Comparison
Fresh Fitness
Fresh Fitness has three tiers: Basic at 349 NOK/month and Flex at 399 NOK/month (gym access, no group classes), and Smart at 549 NOK/month (adds group classes, no sauna at any location). Enrollment is 299 NOK on all three. Fresh does not offer a student discount and states its standard price is already low.
Evo
Evo costs 409 NOK/month with a 12-month binding or 459 NOK/month rolling. Enrollment is 399 NOK and is waived if you take the binding. Equipment only: cardio machines, free weights, standard machines. No sauna and no pool at any location, and no group classes.
Facilities & Equipment
Fresh Fitness
Fresh Fitness provides modern equipment including cardio machines, free weights, and functional training zones. Smart tier members get group class schedules (yoga, spinning, strength). No sauna at any Fresh Fitness location. Basic and Flex are equipment-only access.
Evo
Evo offers solid basic equipment: cardio machines, extensive free weight areas, and standard machines. No sauna, no pool, no group classes. Generally well-maintained facilities with changing rooms and showers. Equipment quality is comparable to Fresh Basic.
Locations & Coverage
Fresh Fitness
Fresh Fitness operates 41 centres in Norway, with none in Bergen and none in Stavanger. Oslo clubs include Majorstuen (Bogstadveien 9), Carl Berner, Sandaker and St. Hanshaugen. Group classes are on the Smart tier only, and no club has a sauna.
Evo
Evo has 23 centres in Oslo, spread across city districts. Every location sells the same membership: 409 NOK/month with a 12-month binding or 459 NOK/month rolling, equipment access only.
Opening Hours & Flexibility
Fresh Fitness
Fresh Fitness is not 24/7, so check the published hours for your specific club before joining. Every tier includes full access to your home club, and most locations run a self-service model.
Evo
Evo is open 05:00 to 24:00 every day at all locations, and there is no keycard access outside those hours, so it is not 24/7. Staffed hours are minimal at most clubs.
Which Should You Choose?
Fresh Fitness
Choose Fresh Fitness Basic (349 NOK/month) if price decides, because it undercuts both Evo prices. Choose Fresh Fitness Smart (549 NOK/month) if you actively use group classes 2+ times a week. No Fresh tier has a sauna, and enrollment is 299 NOK either way.
Evo
Choose Evo (409 NOK/month on a 12-month binding, 459 NOK/month rolling) if an Evo club is the one closest to you among its 23 Oslo centres, you train alone, and you will keep the membership all year so the 399 NOK enrollment is waived. Evo is not the cheaper option here.
💡Pro Tips
- •Choose Fresh Basic (349 NOK/month) if price decides, it is lower than both Evo prices
- •Choose Evo if you want the most clubs in Oslo, the chain has 23 centres
- •Evo waives its 399 NOK enrollment fee if you take the 12-month binding at 409 NOK/month
- •Check equipment quality at your nearest location before deciding
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Fresh Fitness is cheaper. Fresh Basic is 349 NOK/month, Flex 399 and Smart 549, all with a 299 NOK enrollment fee. Evo is 409 NOK/month with a 12-month binding or 459 NOK/month rolling, with a 399 NOK enrollment fee waived on the binding. Neither chain has a sauna, and only Fresh Smart includes group classes. Cheaper still: Fitness24Seven at 349 NOK/month with genuine 24/7 access.
Fresh Fitness generally has newer, more diverse equipment with functional training zones. Evo has solid basic equipment - cardio machines, free weights, standard machines. For general strength and cardio training, both are adequate. Neither offers group classes on the entry membership (Fresh Basic or Evo).
Both chains sell memberships tied to a home club with access across the chain, so confirm the terms at signup. Evo has 23 centres in Oslo. Fresh Fitness has 41 centres in Norway, including Majorstuen, Carl Berner, Sandaker and St. Hanshaugen in Oslo, and none in Bergen or Stavanger.
No. Neither chain is 24/7. Evo is open 05:00 to 24:00 every day and gives no access outside those hours. Fresh Fitness is not 24/7 either, so check the hours published for your club. The only genuinely 24/7 chain in Oslo is Fitness24Seven, at 349 NOK/month with keycard access around the clock.
Fresh Fitness Smart (549 NOK/month) is better for beginners who want guided group classes. For independent training, both are comparable, and Fresh Basic at 349 NOK/month is cheaper than Evo at 409-459 NOK/month. Evo is equipment-only with no classes at any location.
Both chains offer personal training services for an additional fee. Availability varies by location. Personal training is separate from your membership and costs extra regardless of which plan you choose.
Evo sells the same membership at two prices: 409 NOK/month ties you to a 12-month binding, and 459 NOK/month is the rolling price you can cancel from. Fresh Fitness publishes Basic 349, Flex 399 and Smart 549 NOK/month without a stated binding period, so confirm the notice terms of your tier at signup. SATS runs a 12-month binding.
Both Fresh Fitness and Evo provide changing rooms with showers at most locations. Quality varies by specific club. Both are functional for post-workout use.
The Fresh Fitness Smart tier (549 NOK/month) includes group classes at select locations (yoga, spinning, strength). Fresh Basic, Fresh Flex and every Evo membership exclude group classes. For the widest class schedules, SATS remains the top option, at 839 NOK/month Basic, 849 Flexible and 999 Premium in Oslo.
Crowding varies by location and time of day at both chains. Peak hours (17:00-20:00) can be busy at both. Having multiple locations across Oslo helps spread member traffic for both chains.
No. Fresh Fitness has no student discount at all and states that its standard price is already low, so students pay 349 NOK/month for Basic like everyone else. Evo publishes no student price either, so budget for 409-459 NOK/month. Among the chains, the verified student discount is SATS: 20% off for students aged 18 and over, with no upper age limit, applied to Oslo Basic 839, Flexible 849 or Premium 999 NOK/month. Fitness24Seven charges a flat 349 NOK/month for everyone.
Both chains place locations near T-bane and bus stops. Check solix.no for the current location map to find which chain has a club closest to your home or workplace in Oslo.
Neither chain publishes a national guest fee, and guest policies differ from club to club, so ask your club before bringing someone along.
Fresh Basic (349 NOK/month) wins on pure price, undercutting Evo at 409 NOK/month on a 12-month binding and 459 NOK/month rolling. Fresh Smart (549 NOK/month) wins on value if you use group classes 2+ times a week, since standalone Oslo classes cost 150-200 NOK each. Factor in enrollment too: 299 NOK at Fresh, 399 NOK at Evo unless you take the binding.
Neither Fresh Fitness nor Evo has a sauna. Fresh Fitness has NO sauna at any location, on any tier, which is a common misconception. Evo has neither sauna nor pool anywhere. For sauna included in a gym membership, SATS is the only major option, at 15 Oslo clubs, among them Colosseum, Bislett, Storo and Solli Plass, on Oslo Basic 839, Flexible 849 or Premium 999 NOK/month. Standalone saunas such as SALT at Langkaia or KOK Oslo are the alternative.