L.A. Fitness Sports Clubs--Westwood
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 209-5002
- Cross Street:
- Westwood Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5am-12am, Fri 5am-10pm, Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm
Editorial Review for L.A. Fitness Sports Clubs--Westwood – by Robyn Fener
The Scene
Brightly colored walls enclose spacious workout rooms containing equipment ranging from state-of-the-art to pretty decrepit. Passable locker rooms provide clean showers, but no extra amenities. Watch out for personal trainers who can sometimes cramp the workout areas. But they're a small price to pay for a gym that's clean, affordable and more about working out than being checked out.
The Details
Those wanting a good sweat may face a wait for the popular machines. The elliptical trainers can be packed during peak hours (5pm-8pm, Mon-Thu), but there is a decent quantity of other choices, including Stairmasters and stationary cycles. Instructors of varying level of experience teach classes ranging from Spinning to step aerobics to yoga. Those seeking trendier alternatives (strip aerobics anyone?) may be disappointed as the class slate is a bit behind the times, but is catching up fast.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasDay passes are offered to prospective members and guests. The cost of the pass varies (sometimes free, sometimes $15), so be sure to call ahead.
Know Before You GoThe Stairmasters may seem old school, but there is seldom a wait and they provide a great way to burn major calories.
ParkingAt many locations validated parking is available, but be sure to get your ticket stamped, or you may get stuck paying full price.
User Reviews for L.A. Fitness Sports Clubs--Westwood
02/07/2007 Posted by baychick
LA Fitness is definitely good for what you're paying for (as a student, I pay only $40/month, and I think most people pay only $50). It is clean and spacious, with tons of weights and machines - even at peak times I always find a cardio machine available. When you sign up, they offer you a free personal training session. The locker rooms are fairly modern and well-kept, and there is also a jacuzzi for relaxing after a workout. The gym has floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto Wilshire Blvd, which can be a bit unnerving (like a fishbowl) but you learn to ignore it. I love that , unlike some gyms, LA Fitness never gets too hot inside - they definitely control the temperature well. The crowd is fairly young and fit, but it's not at all intimidating. I would recommend this gym if you're living in Westwood and can't afford Equinox. Also, they have their own parking structure.
Pros: relaxed environment, spacious, good selection of machines
Cons: can get overly crowded, no personal TVs on equipment
08/31/2006 Posted by torkian02
This gym is horrible! Not only are the trainers not efficient but the gym is dirty and unorganized. They over charged me for training sessions as well as other peoples gym fee.
Cons: all cons
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