The FTC alleges that LA Fitness' parent company is using "opaque and complicated" methods to make it difficult for customers to cancel memberships.

The Federal Trade Commission sued LA Fitness and other gym franchises on Wednesday over memberships that it said are “exceedingly difficult” to cancel — the agency’s latest effort to force companies to make cancellations more straightforward.

Complaints describe members being required to show up in person, send certified mail, or track down unavailable managers.