Does LA Fitness Have a Pool?
Roughly 60% of LA Fitness clubs have an indoor lap pool, typically 3 to 6 lanes. Check the specific club's amenities page because pool availability is not...
Quick Answer
Roughly 60% of LA Fitness clubs have an indoor lap pool, typically 3 to 6 lanes at 25 yards. Pool access is included with any membership.
The other 40% either never had a pool (older Bally-conversion clubs) or removed the pool during a remodel to add more class space.
Which Clubs Have a Pool
Suburban family-focused clubs almost always have a pool. Downtown urban clubs frequently do not. The lafitness.com Find a Club page lists pool as an amenity if the club has one. Filter by "Pool" on the map to see local availability.
New-build clubs from 2020 onward almost universally include a pool because it is a key differentiator against Planet Fitness and Crunch. Older clubs are less consistent.
Pool Specifications
- Length: 25 yards (standard short-course).
- Lanes: 3 to 6 depending on club size.
- Depth: 3.5 to 5 feet at most clubs; a small number have a deeper end at 7 to 9 feet.
- Temperature: Kept at 82 to 84 degrees F for lap swim and aquatic classes.
- Sanitation: Chlorine at 1 to 3 ppm, tested throughout the day.
Pool Hours and Availability
The pool opens with the club and closes 30 minutes before the club closes. Lap-swim lanes are reserved during aqua classes (typically 9 am, 10 am and 5:30 pm on weekdays).
Peak swim times are 5:30 to 8 am and 6 to 8 pm weekdays. Off-peak (10 am to 4 pm and after 7 pm weekends) usually has an open lane.
Aqua Group Fitness Classes
Every LA Fitness with a pool offers aqua classes: Aqua Fit, Aqua Zumba, Silver Sneakers aqua classes and low-impact aqua rehab. These are included with membership.
Aqua classes are especially popular with seniors and members with joint issues because they combine cardio with almost no impact.
What You Need to Bring
Swimsuit (mandatory - shorts and t-shirts are not allowed), goggles, swim cap (optional but recommended for long hair), a towel and shower toiletries. The club provides pool noodles and kickboards.
Locker rentals cost about $10 per month or bring your own combination lock. Day-use lockers are free.
Pool Etiquette
Circle swim if there are three or more people in a lane. Fastest swimmer leads. Split the lane if only two are present. Rinse off in the shower before entering the pool.
Do not wear cologne, lotion or heavy makeup into the pool. These clog the filters and make it harder to maintain water chemistry.
Pro Tips Before You Commit
- Tour on a weekday evening between 5pm and 7pm. That is the busiest window. If the equipment is still accessible then, it will be fine any other time.
- Ask for the promotional rate, do not accept the rack rate. LA Fitness runs quiet in-club promos almost every month; sales counselors have discretion to waive the initiation fee if you ask.
- Get every quote in writing. Verbal promises about future price locks are worth nothing once the sales rep leaves the club.
- Read the exact clause on annual fees. Most members are surprised in month 8 by a $59 annual fee they were never verbally told about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to use the pool? No, pool access is included with any LA Fitness membership.
How warm is the pool? Typically 82 to 84 degrees F.
Are kids allowed in the pool? Yes, with a parent-signed pool waiver. Age minimums vary by state.
Do I need to bring my own kickboard? No, the club provides basic pool aids.
Bottom Line
Check the Find a Club map before assuming your local LA Fitness has a pool. If it does, use it because access is free with membership and undercuts every standalone pool club in the market.