Membership MRR · coach productivity · class utilization

Member Lifetime Value Calculator

Estimate member lifetime value from monthly ARPU, churn rate, and acquisition cost.

Member lifetime value tells you how much a paying CrossFit member is worth over their full membership — and whether your marketing spend pays back. Community-driven affiliates often see $3,400–$5,800 LTV due to nutrition and PT upsells.

  • Avg. Lifespan (months) ≈ 1 ÷ Monthly Churn Rate
  • LTV = Monthly ARPU × Average Lifespan (months)
  • Healthy LTV:CAC ratio is 3:1 or higher

Built for box owners evaluating intro offers, referral programs, and community retention investments.

Source: BizMetricsHQ Composite CrossFit affiliate operator benchmarks (2025–2026). Methodology

Member Economics

Model LTV from revenue per member and churn.

Member Lifetime Value

$5,000

Typical vs benchmark · $800 vs ~$4,200 median

Avg. Member Lifespan

23.8 mo

Implied Annual Retention

59.8%

LTV-to-CAC Ratio

27.8x

CAC Payback Health

Strong

Industry Benchmark

$2,400 – $4,200 typical LTV · 3:1+ LTV:CAC target

~$210/mo revenue per member

LTV Benchmarks

MetricIndustry Range
Revenue Per Member$165 – $285/mo
Monthly Churn2.8 – 6.5%
Member LTV$3,400 – $5,800
Customer Acquisition Cost$120 – $280

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate CrossFit member LTV?

LTV equals monthly revenue per member multiplied by average membership lifespan in months. Lifespan can be estimated as 1 ÷ monthly churn rate. At $210/mo and 4.2% churn, lifespan is ~24 months and LTV is ~$5,040.

What is a good member LTV for a CrossFit gym?

Community-driven affiliates typically see $3,400–$5,800 LTV depending on PT and nutrition upsells. Higher ARPU and lower churn drive top-quartile LTV.

What LTV:CAC ratio should a CrossFit gym target?

A 3:1 LTV:CAC ratio is the minimum for sustainable growth. Top affiliates achieve 4:1+ by lowering CAC through member referrals while improving foundations-to-membership conversion.