Does LA Fitness Offer a Free Trial?
Yes, LA Fitness offers a permanent 3-day guest pass that works as a free trial, plus periodic 5-day and 7-day trial promotions in January and September.
Quick Answer
Yes, LA Fitness offers a permanent 3-day free trial available at lafitness.com/guest-pass. During January and September the pass is often extended to 5 or even 7 days.
The trial includes classes, pool, sauna and every general amenity. Personal training and Kids Klub are not included.
How to Claim the 3-Day Pass
Go to lafitness.com/guest-pass. Enter your name, email, phone and select the club you want to visit. Submit the form and you receive an emailed voucher within a few minutes.
Bring the voucher (printed or on your phone) and a photo ID to the club. The front desk scans it in and issues you a 3-day access barcode.
What the Trial Actually Includes
- Full gym floor access: weights, cardio, functional area, courts.
- Every group fitness class on the schedule during your trial window.
- Pool, sauna, hot tub and locker rooms.
- Free advisor consultation to walk you through the club and its programs.
Not included: Kids Klub, personal training, tanning, towel service.
The Extended Promotion Windows
January 1 through January 15 is the annual biggest trial window, when LA Fitness runs a 5-day or 7-day free trial to capitalize on New Year resolutions. September (back-to-school) runs a similar promotion.
Ask when a promo runs. If you can time your first visit for one of these windows, you double or triple your free days.
Sales Pressure During the Trial
Every trial user is assigned to a sales counselor who will call, text and email during and after the trial. This is not optional; it is baked into the sales flow.
If you do not want the sales calls, tell the counselor firmly at check-in that you are only interested in trying the club and will follow up if you decide to join. Most counselors will back off after one clear no.
What to Test During the Trial
Visit at the specific time of day you plan to work out regularly. If you like 6 pm, come at 6 pm. That is the only way to see how crowded the club actually is when you would use it.
Try at least one class, use the pool, check the locker room cleanliness and lift in the free-weight area. If any of the four is unacceptable, this club is not right for you.
Second Trials and Repeat Passes
The 3-day pass is one-per-address per 12 months. You cannot use it twice in the same year at the same club or at a different club.
If you have already used it, ask a member friend for one of their three monthly guest passes. Those are unlimited to distribute and can serve the same purpose as a trial.
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
Do I need a credit card for the free trial? No, the 3-day pass does not require a credit card. The extended 5-day trial does.
Can I use the free trial at multiple clubs? No, one pass per person per 12 months.
What if I forget my ID? The club will not admit you without a valid photo ID matching the pass.
Does the free trial include classes? Yes, every class on the schedule during your trial window is included.
Bottom Line
Grab the 3-day pass online, try the club at your normal workout time and use all three days. If you like it, sign up on the 28th of the month to maximize your negotiation leverage.