IconFit in West L.A. offers an inspiring mix of individual fitness programs and group workout classes
From high-tech equipment to masterful classes to top-notch amenities, L.A.’s gyms have something for every fitness buff and wellness fan.
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Website/ 900 Wilshire Blvd 90017
Elevate your workout by being, well, elevated. Located on the seventh floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Attitude Fitness invigorates your workout by relishing in the bustling energy of the surrounding city. Members have access to intimate studio classes, personalized training sessions and nutritional coaching, Kinesis functional pieces, and a large free-weight area and plyometric workout space.
Website/ 6201 Hollywood Blvd 90028
Barry’s Hollywood branch is a hot spot for entertainment industry professionals, and it’s easy to see why. Its instructors are keen on pushing members to be their very best selves, and the facility features a host of amenities. Come for the inspirational, invigorating workout; stay for the Fuel Bar and top-tier showers.
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Website/ 1233 3rd St Promenade 90401
Sprawling across 20,000 square feet, this two-story facility boasts a rooftop indoor cycling studio, innovative group exercise programs and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Exercise enthusiasts can head to the main floor for a variety of cardio equipment decked out with theater monitors, a roomy free-weight area and a group studio.
Website/ 627 N Robertson Blvd 90069
Dogpound’s emphasis on personalization and smashing your exercise goals makes it the perfect L.A. gym for a sweat sesh. The famous training studio is launching a new annual membership program where fitness fanatics can not only participate in small-group classes, but also receive access to invite-only events.
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Website/ 8053 Beverly Blvd 90048
A stone’s throw from the heart of the Fairfax District, this fitness center has historical certification. It all started in 1938 under Harvey Easton who designed revolutionary weightlifting equipment with friend Jack LaLane. Back then, the Easton Gym Co. operated under the philosophy of perfecting health and community fitness in a comfortable neighborhood setting, which continues to this day.
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With eucalyptus steam rooms and Earthbar smoothie shops on-site at many locations, Equinox is known for its unparalleled luxurious fitness experience. Members have access to unlimited cycling and boxing classes, and for those who can’t make it to the gym every day, there’s an option to join workout sessions via livestream. Equinox has 18 clubs throughout the L.A. area, including Pasadena, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Studio City.
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Website/ 1611 W Verdugo Ave 91506
Valley dwellers should opt for this full-service health club in Burbank. Designed with the member in mind, FunXional Fitness commits to owner and president Jessica Vitanza’s belief that the key to sticking to fitness goals is feeling like you are part of a community. Amenities include top-of-the-line equipment, spa-like shower facilities, towel service and digi-lock lockers.
Website/ 960 N La Brea 90038
This members-only fitness club is the perfect refuge for exercise and wellness junkies alike. With state-of-the-art Technogym cardio machines, a full-service spa, a coworking space and a panoramic rooftop pool, Heimat is an idyllic place to embrace the healthy L.A. lifestyle. The ultra exclusive facility also houses Mother Tongue, a plant-focused restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina that is open to the public. Hollywood, heimat.com
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Website/ 12100 W Olympic Blvd 90064
This West L.A. gym invites you to come as you are, leave as an icon. What’s more, it ensures all members have a high-end fitness experience distinguished by an exclusive, customer service-driven mind-and-body workout environment.
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Website/ 8358 Sunset Blvd 90069
Located inside Sunset Tower Hotel, Mansion Fitness mirrors the spirit of its West Hollywood landmark beholder. The private-training gym is capped at six people per training session and requires by-appointment bookings. Ensuring a safe and effective workout, Mansion provides plenty of space and offers specialized programs that cater to your fitness needs.
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Website/ 515 S Figueroa St 90071
Sure, Orangetheory gyms are all over the country, but the one in Downtown Los Angeles is quite the standout facility. Members applaud it for the welcoming, highly skilled staff—an important asset for tackling the complex yet effective workout. The total-body group exercise combines coaching, science and technology for maximum results.
Website/ 1316 Glendale Blvd 90026
Attention, Eastside workout fiends: Head to Pharos Athletic Club to cement your fitness commitment. It offers a variety of programs and membership options for a range of budgets and lifestyles. To sign up means joining one of the most diverse and effective training gyms in the city. It offers more than 125 classes weekly in the 21,000-square-foot facility, which includes five dedicated studio spaces for strength and conditioning, boxing, cross-training, cycling, cardio and more.
Whether you're in Santa Monica, the Eastside or somewhere in between, you're never far from a top-notch gym in Los Angeles.
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Photography by: COURTESY OF ICONFIT; COURTESY OF BARRY'S; PHOTO BY NIGEL BARKER FOR DOGPOUND; COURTESY OF EQUINOX; COURTESY OF HEIMAT; PHOTO BY PIETER VODDEN FOR PAHROS ATHLETIC CLUB
