Let's be real: finding the right LA gym is like dating in this city – it's all about chemistry, commitment levels, and whether your bank account can handle the relationship.
We've Played Matchmaker with 10 of LA's Hottest Fitness Spots for 2025
1. Equinox
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Equinox isn't just a gym, it's your luxe fitness kingdom where top-tier equipment meets spa-level pampering, killer classes, and digital convenience all under one incredibly chic roof. It's absolutely one of the best gyms in LA for 2025.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $270 a month
2. Barry's
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Obsess over the results you'll achieve at Barry's, where the globally-loved HIIT workout ignites an irresistible passion for pushing your limits within the iconic "Red Room" amid red lights, heart-pounding music, and truly motivating instructors.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $245 a month
3. Gold's Gym
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Gold's Gym is basically the Schwarzenegger of fitness chains – a Venice Beach legend gone global where serious lifters, casual gym-goers, and everyone in between can get their pump on with zero pretense and a side of bodybuilding history.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $120 a month
4. Speakeasy Fitness
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Speakeasy Fitness is what happens when a nightclub and a gym have a budget-friendly baby – expect light shows, thumping beats, and full-service amenities that'll have you questioning why all workouts don't feel like a party (just head to Van Nuys if you want to join the group fitness festivities).
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $19 a month
5. LA Fitness
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LA Fitness is the Swiss Army knife of gyms – packing everything from Olympic-sized pools to basketball courts under one reasonably-priced roof, perfect for commitment-phobes who want a fitness buffet without the boutique studio price tag.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $39 a month
6. Los Angeles Athletic Club
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The Los Angeles Athletic Club combines luxury and fitness with amenities like a stunning gym, pool, dining, and co-working spaces, all accessible through an exclusive membership.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $225 a month
7. John Reed Fitness
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John Reed Fitness transforms workouts into a party with live DJs, high-energy instructors, and classes ranging from functional training to cardio and free weights.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $130 a month
8. Planet Fitness
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Planet Fitness offers all the essentials—cardio and strength equipment, clean locker rooms, and more—at a budget-friendly price, perfect for hitting your fitness goals without breaking the bank.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $15 a month
9. Orangetheory Fitness
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Orangetheory Fitness delivers results through 60-minute, high-intensity workouts combining treadmill, rowing, and floor exercises—plus the option to track your progress with their heart rate monitors.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $99 a month
10. YMCA
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The YMCA offers something for everyone with affordable memberships that include gym and pool access, group classes, personal training, youth activities, senior programs, and more.
🏋️ MEMBERSHIP: Starting at $55 a month