LA Fitness

Okay gym. It's often dirty due to no spray bottles or rags being available and the paper towel / sanitizer stations being located on the far sides of the gym, so nobody uses them. The squat racks are always all in use because there are only 3 for a very busy gym. There are lots of bench press stations, but there are 2 or 3 fewer barbells vs. benches, so you usually need to wait for a barbell to become available. The lockers are always dirty with hair and mud in them. The pool and basketball court are really cool. Overall, this could be a great gym if it were easier to keep clean, there were more barbells and maybe a couple more squat racks, and the lockers got cleaned more often.

We came to LA Fitness on Calgary Trail on a Saturday after our original plans fell through. We had four kids with us who wanted to have a fun gym day and play basketball.nnBefore coming in, I called and spoke with Josh. He was very helpful and informative and explained the different membership options. When we arrived, he gave us a comprehensive tour of the entire facility and patiently answered all my questions as well as the kids’ questions. He was genuinely kind, friendly and accommodating. He was not pushy at all. Honestly, the gym offers such great value that it speaks for itself.nnThe facility is really nice and has so much to offer. What especially stood out to me was the ladies-only section. It has a great selection of machines, a huge locker room and its own very nice sauna. They also offer a variety of classes including Zumba, spinning and yoga.nnThe kids really enjoyed trying the different workout equipment and especially loved the basketball court. The swimming pool and hot tub were both very nice and clean. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was surprisingly quiet and comfortable.nnAnother major selling point is the childcare facility. I have not seen that offered at many gyms around the city. I do not have younger children anymore but this would have been an amazing option when my kids were little. They offer childcare during different morning and evening time slots as well as on weekends. It is only around an additional $20 per month, which is such a great value for parents.nnAt the time of writing this review, they also have a great promotional offer. The membership is around $45 per month and allows you to bring one guest every time you visit. So if two people regularly attend together, it works out to approximately $22.50 per person. That is amazing considering the quality of the facility and everything included.nnJosh also generously allowed us to use the facilities for free that day even though the regular day pass is $20 per person.nnOverall, this is a really great gym with excellent facilities and very reasonable prices. A big shout-out to Josh for making us feel so welcome and giving us such a positive experience. We will definitely be signing up.

My deepest appreciation for the exceptional service provided by this staff member at the gym.nnFrom the moment I walked in, Victoria's warm and welcoming demeanor made me feel right at home. She took the time to understand my fitness goals and offered personalized advice that was both practical and encouraging. Her knowledge of the equipment and workout routines was impressive, and she was always available to answer any questions I had, ensuring that I felt confident in my exercises.nnAdditionally, her enthusiasm for fitness was contagious, motivating me to push my limits and stay committed to my routine. It is clear that Victoria genuinely cared about the well-being of all gym members, creating a positive and supportive environment that enhances the overall experience. I highly recommend this gym, not only for its excellent facilities but also for the outstanding staff who truly make a difference.

Maintaining equipment is more than an obligation of professionalism. It is a health and safety concern. I’ve attached photos of some equipment from the north location, but I will stress that EACH location struggles with the exact same issues.nnWhen equipment is not properly maintained, it poses a risk to members, and causes more expensive fixes than if it were maintained in the first place.nnYou have paper towel and sad hand sanitizer dispensers that are meant to be pumped onto the paper towel for sanitizing equipment. It’s such an inefficient method that members will neglect cleaning up after themselves altogether. This just adds to the equipment’s bio-hazardous state.nnToo hot in the summer, absolutely bone chilling during the winter- these gyms do not regulate heat well whatsoever.nnThe hours are mediocre. And although the facilities are advertised as child-free, don’t be fooled. You WILL run into screaming and crying children upon every other visit.nnThe worst thing by far about these gyms is the customer service, or lack thereof:nnBecause this is a corporate company that cares solely about profit, the sales teams and management for these gyms are absolutely atrocious. They are adjacent to used car salesmen, and will go out of their way to make any member or potential member’s experience a gargantuan disappointment.nnTake a look through reviews for any location to understand that some of the particular individuals running these clubs have been dishonest to members, blatantly disrespectful, and that they refuse to honor company policies in their own interest commission.nnThese managers are selfish, slimy salesmen. They will NOT honor trials as advertised online, WILL hide fees in your signup, and if you hope to cancel free of charge as the company advertises, GOOD LUCK! Even if you do cancel your membership, or request it be cancelled, you may find yourself being billed for months following.nnFind any other gym unless you’re hoping to waste your time and money.

Stopped into LA Fitness for quick workout. Very impressed with layout of facilities. Lots of space between equipment. It’s all life Fitness Life and Hammer equipment which is quality. Large floor to ceiling windows inviting lots of natural light.nnSam greeted us and Austin was very kind generous explaining the membership no contract!.nnWill be here again.

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