Gym and health club contracts are notoriously stringent and difficult to break, and have often been the subject of class action lawsuits and other litigation. But like other properly-executed contracts, gym and health club contracts are generally enforceable unless they are unconscionable as a matter of law (this is rare) or include provisions that are prohibited by law. Most states have specific laws (statutes) that limit the terms that may be included in gym and health club contracts—and if such a contract does not comply with the state’s laws, it is likely void and unenforceable—at least in part.

In Wisconsin, gym and health club contracts are regulated under the Wisconsin Administrative Code, specifically under the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The state statutes impose certain requirements and limitations on these contracts to protect consumers. For instance, Wisconsin law requires that health club contracts must not exceed the term of three years, and they must provide a right to cancel under specific circumstances, such as moving a certain distance away from the facility or in the event of a disability or death. Additionally, the law mandates that the health club must provide a written notice of these cancellation rights at the time the contract is signed. If a gym or health club contract in Wisconsin fails to comply with these statutory requirements, it may be considered void and unenforceable. However, if the contract is properly executed and complies with the state's laws, it is generally enforceable unless it is found to be unconscionable, which is a high threshold to meet.