Claudia M.

Review of LA Fitness

I'm rating this gym based on the cost and value fo...

I'm rating this gym based on the cost and value for that cost. After going to 24 Hour Fitness for two years, I was pleasantly surprised about the quality this gym. My complaint about 24 Hour is 1) No wifi (& barely any reception) & 2) No AC & terrible ventilation. LA Fitness does have functioning AC and wifi. They have free, easy parking (whereas at 24 Hour you have to pay), and they have a lot of places to stretch & lots of cardio machines. I've been able to find the weights I need and the equipment I have wanted to use has been functional. Of course for me location is huge as the gym is walking distance from my home/work. I don't shower at this gym or use the lockers so can't comment on those things. I mostly use the cardio machines, free weights and stretching space. I have had no problems with the staff. I have noticed that people leave paper towels wadded up in the cup holders of the cardio machines and these don't get cleaned up. That means I have to touch their sweaty used paper towels which is gross. So, number one, they could have someone wiping those down more often; number two, I can't believe how inconsiderate and disgusting people can be; and number three, putting up signs asking people to throw away their "debris" might help. But overall the gym has what I need, has a far more spacious feel than the cramped, underground 24 Hour Fitness on Pico/Roxbury, has a pool, basketball courts and multiple classes. My friends like the spin classes there. The hours are great (they are even open till 2 on thanksgiving). For $30 a month I think it's a great deal & that you can get more if you pay more.