La Fitness | Fitness Gym Review

LA Fitness International, LLC, is a chain of gyms that features 700 clubs located in the United States and Canada. Members can enjoy many fitness amenities, such as fitness classes, basketball, indoor cycling, sauna, whirlpool spa, indoor pool, and Kids Klub. Additionally, LA Fitness boasts a range of fitness machines, perfect for cardio or strength training workouts, and even offers facilities for CrossFit enthusiasts. Most of these perks are included free with membership.

In 1984, Chin Yi and Louis Welch founded LA Fitness. Their first gym location, filled with lifting equipment and machinery, was at the corner of Hollenbeck Avenue and Arrow Highway in Covina, California. By the mid-1990s, the company had purchased several fitness centers in southern California. It also opened newly constructed properties around the area. LA Fitness launched its specially designed multipurpose sports and fitness club in 1995. These clubs, with expert coaches available, are now the company’s hallmark floor plan for all of its gyms, featuring strength and cardio equipment, free weights, a swimming pool, court sports, and group exercise rooms.

Seniors can visit LA Fitness to work out on a multitude of fitness machines, swim, play court sports, and practice lifting with weights. Seniors can also focus on cardio, join a CrossFit session, or partake in one of the many exercise classes. They can join the Senior Fit class, specially designed for seniors’ physical needs. Other classes include kickboxing, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, cardio, cycling, Latin heat, hip-hop, aqua fit, and belly dancing. Personal training with a professional coach, is also available for an additional fee.

I use the LA Fitness in Fishers, IN

I use the LA Fitness in Fishers, IN. I find the front desk staff to be very helpful and the manager is alway very attentive to members and tries to help them out.

Josh – GM Great Customer Service

Josh, the general manager at the Woodbridge VA location, provided exceptional customer service. I moved out of state and forgot to cancel my membership. Normally, one has to appear in person to cancel, but Josh handled it quickly and painlessly over the phone. Thank you!

I have been a member for over 30 years!

I have been a member for over 30 years.I enjoy the club though in the new one we have, they eliminated the sauna, which was a great benefit to me.
i am sorry to see that go, but the equipment is all newer and excellent.
The staff is friendly and helpful, but do not provide advice unless you get a private session.I feel badly for new members who have no clue what to do other than trad mills or bikes.
I will continue as a member as long as it stays affordable for me.

LA Fitness Personal Training

LA Fitness Personal Training is a bait and switch. Prior to signing I was promised that there would be a trainer in the early am for my convenience- that is not true. The sessions are only 20 mins and not worth the money!!!!!!

Falling Apart!

Over the past several years, LA Fitness in Clifton has become more and more rundown. It often takes months to repair gym equipment, and in one case, with the fly machine, it was down for two full years! More than half of the treadmills have been broken for the past two months. And even though Ryan, the manager, makes a valiant effort, it seems that he has no control over machine repairs. Lastly (and lease important) the desk staff always seems to be annoyed the fact that guests are coming in and interrupting their conversations with each other or taking away from their time on their phones.

Poor customer relationship

Called ahead to check on parking. They said they offered validated parking but still had to pay. Then when I showed up they said I was supposed to call ahead and made me sit and wait. After waiting for ten minutes while watching the employees on their Instagram accounts, I asked again if I could go ahead and work out (since no one was going to talk to me about whatever they needed to talk to me about), they rolled their eyes and told me to go ahead.

Joining LA Fitness is not just about staying fit. It is also an opportunity for seniors to socialize by taking a class or playing a court sport. A senior simply pay a set membership fee to gain unlimited access to virtually all of the features offered at LA Fitness. Senior Fit is one of the classes available at LA Fitness that is geared toward seniors. It is an easy-to-follow workout class. Instructors focus on building a senior’s strength and stamina. They also use free weights, which help improve bone density and build overall physical strength.

LA Fitness offers two types of membership plans. One membership plan features unlimited use for one specific LA Fitness center, and the other available membership plan allows members to visit any of the 700 LA fitness centers. Both memberships have a one-time initiation fee. Senior Fitness is a free health club membership offered for qualifying seniors 65 years and older. Insurance providers such as Medicare may pay for the program.

Aging and a decline in physical health often go hand in hand. However, seniors can battle the downward spiral by staying physically active. Exercise is good for the cardio and respiratory systems, bone density, muscle strength, and mental awareness. LA Fitness offers fitness options for every skill level. Even senior classes go slower than those geared for a younger generation. Many seniors also benefit from the heated pool, spa, and sauna to relieve joint pain caused by aging and arthritis.

At LA Fitness, seniors can work out at their own pace. They can spend an hour, or eight hours, at the gym. Their workout regime is their own choice. Some seniors might find it valuable to hire one of the specially-trained LA Fitness personal trainers to assist them with learning the ins and outs of the multitude of exercise equipment. A personal trainer also helps push the person to achieve their workout goals.

• Very good hours of operation that fit just about any schedule. Hours vary by the gym, but LA Fitness is typically open from 5 AM-11 PM, seven days a week. Some locations are open 24/7.
• Unlike most other gyms, LA Fitness has ball courts, a swimming pool, a sauna, and a large locker room.
• The gyms have weights with up to 120-pound dumbbells.
• Most exercise classes are included in the monthly membership fee.
• You can book courts and reserve bikes in advance.

• La Fitness is very popular, so it tends to be crowded.
• Membership cannot be canceled online. A form must be filled out and mailed in to cancel.
• The initiation fee is costly.
• You must pay the first and last month, plus the initiation fee, upfront when you join.
• The gym is so busy that you often need to reserve a bike well in advance.
• No senior discounts are offered.

LA Fitness is a great way to stay active, get out of the house, and socialize. Seniors who want to lose a few pounds, focus on cardio, maintain a toned body, or interact with other individuals in a sports setting will benefit from an LA Fitness membership. Membership gives seniors the advantage of scheduling a personal training session online, reserving a court, managing workouts, watching fitness videos, reserving Pilates, scheduling a stretch session, and joining leagues.

Seniors who remain uncertain whether a gym is the right choice can schedule a free tour to explore LA Fitness. During the tour, the senior can ask questions and learn about the gym and its various activities. Membership does not cover racquetball, Kids Klub, personal training, or the juice bar.

How do I pay for my membership?

Membership must be paid monthly either in person at the gym, via the mail, or electronically. In order to join LA Fitness, you must pay the first and last month’s membership plus an initiation fee of $99.00. There are two kinds of monthly memberships available. A multi-state, multi-gym membership is $29.99 per month. Single club access is $24.99.

Can I change my plan?

You can upgrade from the single club access membership to the multi-state, multi-gym membership anytime. You can also downsize. If you are not using your membership plan, then you can place it into limbo for only $10 per month.

Can I cancel at any time?

You can cancel your membership anytime, but it must be done in writing. Members can find the required form online under their account information. You must mail the completed cancellation form. LA Fitness must receive the form at least five days before your membership is due to bypass the payment.

How many locations does LA Fitness have in Texas?

LA Fitness has three locations in Texas, providing fitness facilities for everyone in the community to enjoy.

Does LA Fitness prioritize environmental sustainability?

Yes, LA Fitness is committed to creating a green environment and promoting eco-friendly practices across all of its 700+ locations nationwide. They actively work towards reducing their carbon footprint and implementing sustainable initiatives to protect the environment for future generations.

Note: LA Fitness members can add up to four individuals to their gym membership for additional membership fees.

Overview: LA Fitness offers unlimited services to its members. Members get unlimited access to strength and cardio equipment, free weights, the swimming pool, court sports, and group exercise rooms. Personal trainers, court reservations, and some exercise classes have additional fees.

Packaging Details: LA Fitness offers two memberships. One membership is for one specific LA Fitness. This membership costs $24.99 per month. The other membership offers unlimited use of any LA Fitness center for $29.99. Both memberships require the initiation fee of $99.00 to be paid before membership starts. The first and last month’s membership must also be paid when joining the gym.

Individual Plans: Individual membership plans are $24.99 and $29.99 per month. Both memberships allow you to add additional family members to your account.

Family Price: You can add up to four family members to your account. Each family member costs an additional monthly membership fee.

LA Fitness App: The LA Fitness smartphone app lets members check their workout schedule, book personal training sessions, reserve a court, access favorite clubs, reserve bikes, make a Stretch appointment, and check their workout schedule, which includes class times, reservations, and court reservations.

Discounts: Members pay no initiation fee.

Add-On Services: Some exercise classes are additional. Personal training is additional.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY DETAILS:

Payment Policies: Payments can be made electronically with a major credit or debit card. Members can also make payments in person at the fitness center.

Cancellation Policies: A cancellation form must be filled out and mailed to the company. The form must be received five days before the members are due their monthly fee.

Warranty: None

Accreditation: LA Fitness has been an accredited Better Business Bureau (BBB) member since 04/11/1989. The company maintains an A rating.

COMPANY DETAILS:

LA Fitness founder Chin Yi remains CEO and Chairman of the company. Co-founder Louise Welch is acting president and CEO. The company remains privately owned, but a large chunk of the company is owned by private equity firms Seidler Equity Partners and Madison Dearborn Partners. All 700 United States and Canada locations feature cardio equipment, weight equipment, fitness classes, indoor heated lap pool, sauna, spa, basketball and racquetball courts, locker room facilities, babysitting, juice bar, and optional personal trainers.

CONTACT:

LA Fitness
Corporate Headquarters
3161 Michelson Dr #600
Irvine, CA 92612-4406
Tel: 949-255-7330
Website: www.lafitness.com