Los Angeles Gyms in 2013 have changed and if you are interested in fitness and improving your health, be sure to try these health facilities out. I have personally visited over 100 gyms, spas, and health centers in the Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Orange County areas. This list includes the ones that are the best, the ones that I believe you will enjoy the most, and the ones that I believe will help point you to optimal health.
Regardless if you are a left behind parent, someone who has been through trauma, or just another person that wants some motivation and access to a healthy work out, these fitness centers will help you. They will let you try out the gyms at no cost (free) when you provide your local ID and their staff will help you use their facilities right away. There are some places that have been left out of this list because their staff does not help, they do not offer a trial, or their facility is just poor in quality.
6) Hollywood Fitness
This local gym has been around for years but is now in a new location where the famous Nicholby's night club was a few years ago. They have a free 3 or 5 day membership that provides access to all of their facilities 24 hours a day. They also have private showers, towel service, and friendly staff that will help you with just about anything you need. Visit them in person but call ahead for a free pass at 410 E Main St Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 641-3399. Be sure to tell them Gregory Hillman mentioned that you should get in on a free pass and try working out in the theater room! One of the only concerns we have with Hollywood fitness is that there is only one location just north of Los Angeles but we are looking forward to more soon (maybe sister memberships!). Be sure to bring your local ID and a shower towel. They do have sweat towels.
5) Mavericks
A local's favorite Mavericks has all the people in the best shape. The people you meet here are part of your gym experience. They do have a dry sauna and showers but few extras. No towel service, no valet, no shave, but lockers are available for day use. They do have a tanning room that you can ask the front desk for assistance with. Mavericks does have a 7 day trial membership with your local ID and tell them Gregory Hillman sent you.
5171 Telegraph Rd Ventura, CA 93003
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Their unique location also has a place to work out outside but their classes are really the most challenging we have seen in California. They need more classes on their list during the day and in the evenings but the classes they do provide are well attended and designed to help improve your health.
4) 24 Hour Fitness
24 Hour Fitness has been around for so long and they are packed now more than ever. This is not an empty gym, there are some dirty ones in downtown Los Angeles but there are so many locations that are outside the metro area that are in perfect condition. Take the Simi Valley location as an example. They have outdoor pools,
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co-ed hot tubs, full classroom facilities, and at least a 7 day free pass for anyone with a local ID. You can try them out at 1352 Madera Road Simi Valley, CA 93065 805.520.3440 and be sure to check out the “Agassi” — Bring your local ID and let them know that Gregory Hillman suggested asking for a free trial membership to check out the facility!
Second to None” gym in Venice Beach is pretty nice. There is almost no one in there but the outdoor classes are packed. I suggest signing up for a free trial membership for at least 3 days (tell them Gregory Hillman sent you) and take a Kangoo class. All of their classes are at one location with a great view for people watching on main street at 3002 Main St Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 314-0220. They do have new shower facilities and all the extras in the bathroom including towel service, mouth wash, and many other extras. This gym is tiny but you can get a great workout. The staff is friendly but may not give you all the attention you might want if you are new to the gym scene.
Spectrum has been around for many years and some of the area's top athletes have worked out there. It is not cheap but they do have full indoor pools in some locations and they have more class rooms and courts than almost any other club in the area right now. Their staff is friendly, they even have a free massage with your free trial membership in the Thousand Oaks location just north of Los Angeles at:
Ask for Janet Miller at ext. 219. She is wonderful to speak with, let her know Gregory Hillman suggested giving her a call to get healthy at a local fitness center. Ask for a trial to try out their facility at no cost.
Equinox bought out some of the largest locations for gyms in the Los Angeles area. Their facilities may include huge areas to help kids play and have fun as well while their parents are working out. This can be seen easily in their Woodland Hills location.
Jason is part of the experience that you receive at each of the Equinox gyms. It really is a large corporation that you become a part of where everyone is there to improve you health. Jason is going to set you up with a trial to see them gym, be sure to mention Gregory Hillman mentioned him, and experience what they have to offer. There are parts of this gym that cost additional money and the membership is not cheap but you do get all the extras in the bath rooms, most of their locations of Turkish saunas, and you can get a close shave at no additional cost just before you leave for the day or an evening date. They do have balance boards at all of their locations that I have been to. Athletic massage tables are available for use in the middle of some of the gyms.
