Foundation
$89/mo
Unlimited open-gym access with active coach presence
- ✓ Unlimited group classes (all formats)
- ✓ Monthly movement assessment
- ✓ Access to the recovery wing
- ✓ Member app with session logging and coach messaging.
Membership
Membership That Comes with a Coach, Not Just a Key Card
Every Highland Mercer membership tier includes coached floor access — because access without guidance is just a room full of equipment.
What Your Membership Actually Includes
At most gyms, membership buys you entry. At Highland Mercer, it buys you a coached training environment every time you walk through the door. Our three membership tiers are structured around how much one-on-one programming and personal coaching contact you want — but all three share the same open-gym floor with active coach presence, the same fourteen-person-capped group classes, and the same recovery wing. We don't waterfall the good stuff behind premium tiers. The baseline is coaching; the tiers stack more of it.
Membership Tiers
Three options, all built on a coaching foundation. Choose the level of structured contact that fits your goals.
Performance
$159/mo
Everything in Foundation
- ✓ 4 personal training sessions per month
- ✓ Personalized 12-week periodized training plan
- ✓ Bi-weekly check-in call with your assigned coach
- ✓ Priority class booking (48-hour advance window)
- ✓ Nutrition framework consultation.
Elite
$239/mo
Everything in Performance
- ✓ 8 personal training sessions per month
- ✓ Weekly coach check-in
- ✓ Fully customized programming updated every training block
- ✓ Video form review (submit clips, receive annotated feedback within 24 hours)
- ✓ Guest passes (2 per month).
Membership Questions, Answered Plainly
Is there a contract or minimum commitment?
All memberships are month-to-month with no lock-in contracts. We require 30 days' written notice to cancel, which you can submit via the member app or by emailing us directly. We don't believe in trapping people — if this gym isn't working for you, we'd rather know why and try to fix it.
Can I try the gym before committing to a membership?
Yes. Every prospective member is invited to a free 45-minute orientation session with a coach. You'll tour the facility, get a baseline movement screen, and train through a short coached workout. There's no sales pressure at the end — just an honest conversation about which membership tier makes sense for your goals.
What happens if I need to pause my membership?
You can freeze your membership for up to 60 days per calendar year at no charge. Life happens — travel, injury, family obligations. We hold your spot, your coach relationship, and your programming notes so you pick up exactly where you left off.
Do I need prior gym experience to join?
Not at all. The Foundation tier was specifically designed with first-time gym members in mind. Your first month includes a four-session onboarding sequence where a coach walks you through every piece of equipment, foundational movement patterns, and how to use the floor during open-gym hours safely and productively.
Are personal training sessions with a specific coach, or whoever is available?
Performance and Elite members are matched with a primary coach based on your goals, schedule, and coaching style preferences. Your personal training sessions are with that coach unless you request a change or there's an unavoidable schedule conflict — in which case, we arrange coverage with another certified coach and notify you in advance.
Does my membership include nutrition coaching?
The Performance tier includes a nutrition framework consultation — a structured 60-minute session covering macronutrient targets, meal timing, and practical daily habits. It's guidance, not a rigid diet plan. Ongoing, detailed nutrition coaching is available as an add-on for any tier at $55/mo.
“I started on Foundation and moved to Performance after two months because the programming results were so obvious I wanted more of it. My deadlift went from 185 to 265 lbs in a six-month block. Coach Yemi built every session around where I actually was, not some generic template.”
— Deon L., Humboldt Park
Start with a Free Orientation — No Commitment Required
Meet your potential coach, see the floor, and decide from there. No pressure, no sales script.