LA Fitness Provides a High-End Gym Experience (Without Breaking the Bank)

By Chandler Plante
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If you're looking to upgrade your gym membership, LA Fitness has a lot to offer. The Southern California-based chain is designed like a standard gym, but offers additional equipment and popular workout classes. It's a compelling choice if you want that high-end fitness feel without the luxury pricing you see from clubs like Equinox and Life Time Fitness. That said, how much does LA Fitness cost, exactly?

The good news is, no matter how much you pay monthly, each LA Fitness membership comes with a long list of amenities. The exact perks may vary depending on location, but most clubs include racquetball and squash courts, group fitness classes, cycle classes, and a whirlpool spa. Some locations, like Scottsdale, AZ, also have basketball courts, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Others have on-site childcare, which is a huge perk for parents. Read on for more details about LA Fitness pricing, and whether the amenities are worth the membership costs.

How Much Does an LA Fitness Membership Cost?

There are no long-term contracts at LA Fitness, which means you must choose from three monthly rates. Here's a more detailed look at what you're paying for in each membership option. Note that, while LA Fitness pricing is generally pretty consistent, it may vary slightly depending on location. For the most specific numbers, head to the "Find a Club" section of the LA Fitness website and choose the gym closest to you. You can also build your own membership here, schedule a tour, or discuss in more detail with an LA Fitness rep.

  • Basic LA Fitness Membership (With Initiation Fee) ($30 a month): This membership option (although not offered at every location) includes unlimited club visits, use of all club equipment and amenities, and access to group fitness classes. The initiation fee is $25, and the annual fee is $59, billed two weeks after sign-up (and every year thereafter). Beyond that, you'll pay $30 a month for this membership tier.
  • Classic LA Fitness Membership (With Initiation Fee) ($40 a month): This membership includes the same things as the Basic membership, plus access to all LA Fitness and City Sports Clubs in the state you enroll in. It also includes a free guest pass with each visit. The initiation fee is $25, and the annual fee is $59, billed two weeks after sign-up (and every year thereafter). After that, you'll pay $40 a month for this membership tier.
  • Classic LA Fitness Membership (Without Initiation Fee) ($50 a month): This is the same as the former Classic Membership, only with different fees. Here, you don't have to pay initiation fee, and the annual fee is the same ($59). But after that, you'll pay $50 a month for this membership tier instead of $40 a month. If you don't plan on using your membership for as long, this might be a better option for you.

Additional Fees

Some locations, like the one in Atlantic Beach, FL, also offer Regional Classic Memberships for $35 a month, giving you access to all the LA Fitness gyms in the area (but not nationwide, like the typical Classic Membership). To take your LA Fitness membership to the next level, you can add amenities, such as towels ($5) and guest passes ($20 for one guest per visit for Basic members — Premier members are allowed to bring one guest per visit for free). Personal training sessions are also available for an additional charge — ask your LA Fitness about their specific rates.

If you want to try out a club before committing, you can opt for a three-day guest pass free of charge. And if you're looking to upgrade your activewear, you can even shop LA Fitness merch — we especially like this cowl neck hoodie ($66) and compression sports bra ($43).

— Additional reporting by Jade Esmeralda

Jade Esmeralda (she/her), MS, CSCS, is a health and fitness staff writer and a strength and conditioning specialist. A lifelong martial artist and dancer, Jade has a strong passion for strength and conditioning, sports science, and human performance. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in exercise science and strength and conditioning from George Washington University.

Chandler Plante (she/her) is a social producer and staff writer for the Health & Fitness team at Popsugar. She has over five years of industry experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine, a social media manager for Millie magazine, and a contributor for Bustle Digital Group. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and is based in Los Angeles.