SATS vs Fresh Fitness 2026 – Which Gym Wins?
SATS Standard (699 NOK/month, sauna included) vs Fresh Fitness Base (399 NOK/month, no sauna). Honest comparison of price, facilities, and who should choose which — May 2026.
VERDICT
Choose Fresh Fitness if you prioritise the lowest possible price and don't need a sauna or pool. Choose SATS if sauna is important to you, if you travel between Norwegian cities and want network access, or if you want group classes included in your membership. The 300 NOK/month price difference is real — but so is what SATS offers beyond Fresh Fitness.
Side-by-side comparison 2026
| SATS | Fresh Fitness | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | 499 NOK/month (Basic) | 399 NOK/month (Base, contract) |
| Most popular plan | Standard 699 NOK/month | Base 499 NOK/month (no contract) |
| Sauna | Yes — 5 Oslo locations (Standard+) | No — no location in Norway |
| Swimming pool | Yes — Colosseum and Nydalen (Standard+) | No |
| Group classes | Yes — included in all plans | Smart plan (549 NOK/month). Not in Base. |
| Student price | Yes — approx. 529 NOK/month (Standard) | Yes — approx. 299–349 NOK/month (Base) |
| Network access | All Norwegian locations (Standard). Nordics (All-Access 799 NOK) | Access to all Fresh Fitness centres in Norway |
| Contract | No contract as standard. 1 month notice. | Base: contract (cheapest) or no contract (+100 NOK). Smart: 12-month contract. |
Prices verified May 2026 against sats.no and freshfitness.no. SATS prices for Oslo; may vary in other cities.
When Fresh Fitness is the clear choice
Fresh Fitness wins on price: 200–300 NOK/month cheaper than SATS, up to 3,600 NOK in savings per year. If you primarily do strength training and don't need sauna or pool, there is no reason to pay the SATS price. Students and those under 30 who want to keep costs down should consider Fresh Fitness Base from 399 NOK (contract) or 499 NOK (no contract).
When SATS is the clear choice
SATS wins on amenities: sauna is only available at SATS among major Norwegian chains — no other chain offers this. Swimming pools (Colosseum, Nydalen), group classes in all plans, and access to the full SATS network in Norway and the Nordics (All-Access 799 NOK/month) are real benefits. If you travel between Norwegian cities, SATS Standard (699 NOK/month) is the clear choice.
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FAQ
Is Fresh Fitness cheaper than SATS?
Yes — Fresh Fitness Base costs 399 NOK/month (contract) or 499 NOK/month (no contract), while SATS Standard costs 699 NOK/month. That is 200–300 NOK/month cheaper, or 2,400–3,600 NOK per year. Fresh Fitness Base is clearly cheaper, but includes neither sauna, pool, nor group classes.
Does Fresh Fitness have a sauna?
No — Fresh Fitness has no sauna at any location in Norway. This is a widespread misconception. Fresh Fitness has deliberately excluded sauna and pool to keep prices low. For guaranteed sauna access with a gym membership, SATS is the only major chain option — sauna is included at SATS Colosseum, Bislett, Nydalen, Storo, and Torggata in Oslo.
What does SATS cost compared to Fresh Fitness?
SATS Basic: 499 NOK/month (no sauna). SATS Standard: 699 NOK/month (sauna included, pools at Colosseum and Nydalen). SATS All-Access: 799 NOK/month (Nordic network access). Fresh Fitness Base: 399 NOK (contract) or 499 NOK (no contract). Fresh Fitness Smart: 549 NOK/month (with group classes, contract). Cheapest without contract: both 499 NOK/month, but SATS includes group classes; Fresh Fitness does not.
Who should choose Fresh Fitness over SATS?
Fresh Fitness is the right choice if you: want the lowest possible monthly price, don't need sauna or pool, train alone and don't depend on group classes, are a student who wants to save as much as possible (Fresh Fitness student price from ~299 NOK), or are under 30. Fresh Fitness suits people who train independently and want to pay as little as possible.
Who should choose SATS over Fresh Fitness?
SATS is the right choice if you: want sauna included in the membership, want a swimming pool (Colosseum or Nydalen), depend on group classes (spinning, yoga, HIIT), travel between Norwegian cities and need network access, or want access to the full SATS Nordic network. SATS costs 200–300 NOK/month more than Fresh Fitness, but what you pay extra for is concrete — not just branding.
Can I cancel SATS and Fresh Fitness at any time?
SATS Standard has no contract as standard — cancel with 1 month's notice via sats.no. Fresh Fitness Base without contract can also be cancelled with 1 month's notice. Fresh Fitness Base with contract and the Smart plan require you to complete the contract period. Always check the terms when signing up.