LA Fitness Membership Age Requirements: What Every Age Group Needs to Know

LA Fitness accepts members as young as 13 years old, but there are some rules that apply to them, such as requiring supervision by their parents or legal guardians; they have to sign a contract.

And there are some amenity restrictions, and kids’ access to specific areas is also tied to age. So below is the breakdown based on your age:

Reference by Age

Age	Can Join?	Parent Required?	Signs Contract?	Notes
Under 13	Kids Klub only	Yes, must stay in the club	N/A	Childcare service only, no gym floor
13 to 14	Yes	Must be physically present	Parent signs	No sauna or whirlpool at most clubs
15	Yes	Signs agreement; doesn’t need to stay	Parent signs	Independent workouts allowed
16 to 17	Yes	Co-signs agreement	Parent co-signs	Full gym access; amenities vary
18 and up	Yes	No	Signs independently	Full access, all amenities

Ages 13 and 14 have the Strictest Rules

Being 13 years old is the minimum requirement to join LA Fitness. As a 13- or 14-year-old, you can use the cardio floor, weight machines, and most of the main gym, but your guardian must be present inside the gym.

They can’t be in the parking lot while you are working out inside the gym; it won’t work. And even then, it will be okay if they are inside the gym and not working.

Besides this, a 13-year-old kid cannot use the sauna, whirlpool, and steam room at LA Fitness. Though it varies by location, and particular club and state regulations also play a role in it, in most gyms, they won’t allow you to go there if you are 13 or 14.

Some that allow you to use these amenities require you to be at least 16 years old.

However, group fitness classes are open to 13-year-olds, but individual instructors can also apply their own judgment.

So whether they welcome you or not for a yoga class, kickboxing, or something else, that’s their choice.

Age 15: More Freedom, Same Signature Requirement

At the age of 15, you don’t need to bring your parents to be present inside the gym when you are working out.

They will just have to sign a consent form on the membership agreement and enrollment; that will be enough.

So after that, you can train independently at 15 years old at LA Fitness, and you will be allowed to use cardio equipment, free weights, and machine circuits, and you can even join standard group fitness classes.

However, sauna and whirlpool accessibility will depend on your club. So if you are thinking of joining, you can ask about it before you join if you really need them.

Ages 16 and 17: Full Workouts, Shared Contract

At 16, you can use the club without any supervision requirement and go through the same standard enrollment process as adults, with one difference: because 16- and 17-year-olds are legal minors in every US state, a parent must co-sign the membership agreement.

The minor cannot enter the contract alone, and the parent is legally responsible for membership fees until the member turns 18.

Age 16 is also the threshold in LA Fitness’s official guest pass terms.

So, a 16-year-old can use a free trial pass or day pass unaccompanied, provided they show valid photo ID with their date of birth.

Any waiver form that involves a minor will still require a parent signature, so the front desk may ask for that at check-in.

Sauna and whirlpool access at 16 varies more than at younger ages, but only some clubs permit it; others hold the line at 18.

In California, clubs follow stricter rules because of the state health regulations around minors.

Turning 18: What Actually Changes

When you’re 18, you can sign any agreement independently, including personal training contracts, which have their own separate terms from the gym membership.

Full access to all amenities will apply, and you won’t need a co-signature, parental involvement in account decisions, etc.

If you were enrolled as a minor with a parent’s co-signature, you won’t have to do anything; the existing membership will stay active.

If you later want to make changes that require a new agreement, such as upgrading to a different LA Fitness plan or starting personal training, you can handle those independently at that point.

What is Kids Klub at LA Fitness?

Kids Klub gets confused with a children’s membership, but it’s a supervised childcare service, not a gym program.

Children aged 6 weeks through around 12 years can be left in Kids Klub while their parent works out.

But parents must remain somewhere inside the club during the entire Kids Klub session; you can’t drop a child off and leave.

However, hours are shorter than the main gym and vary by club, usually weekday mornings and early afternoons with limited weekend windows.

And you won’t find Kid Klub at every LA Fitness location, so you want to check your club’s page at lafitness.com before counting on availability.

You can also check my post about LA Fitness Family Membership; I’ve shared more information about that.

Teen Membership Cost

There is no special membership for teens at LA Fitness, so a teen will have to join the same membership as adults do, and you have plans like single club, multi-club, and nationwide.

However, there is one way to save money here: if you’re a parent and you want your child to be in the gym, you can add them to your membership, and you will be a primary member.

By doing so, you’ll be paying less for the child, and family add-on pricing will cost around $19.99 to $29.99 per month. You can read my family membership guide too.

How to Enroll a Teen

1. Both the parent or guardian and the teen visit the club together.
2. Bring ID for both: the parent’s photo ID and the teen’s photo ID, school ID, or birth certificate to confirm age.
3. The parent reviews and signs the membership agreement. For 16- and 17-year-olds, both the parent and the teen co-sign.
4. Billing is set up under the parent’s payment information for any member under 18.
5. The teen receives a key tag or app barcode for check-in.

For teens 16 and older, most clubs allow them to handle day-to-day account tasks independently through the app, such as checking hours and class schedules.

Only the financial account will stay under the parent’s name until the teen turns 18 and takes it over independently.

What Age Does LA Fitness Hire?

LA Fitness generally hires at 16 for front desk and customer service positions in most states and at 18 for personal training roles, because trainers sign service contracts and carry their own liability.

For facilities maintenance and management, you’ll need to be 18 or older.

State law governs minimum working ages and documentation requirements in every case.

California requires work permits for all employees under 18, and similar rules apply in states with stricter labor protections for minors.

If you’re 16 or 17 and interested in a position, you should apply at the club level and ask about documentation requirements at that point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 13- or 14-year-old join LA Fitness?

Yes, both ages can join with a parent co-signing the agreement and remaining physically present in the club during every visit.

But you can’t use the sauna, whirlpool, and steam room.

Can my 14-year-old join a gym?

Most gym chains, including LA Fitness, accept members at 13 or 14 with parental supervision and consent.

Planet Fitness sets its minimum at 13 as well, with similar parental presence requirements.

However, specific rules vary by gym; at LA Fitness, 14-year-olds require a parent to co-sign the agreement and remain in the building during workouts.

Does LA Fitness have a teen membership price?

No, teens will have to join under the same plans as adults, but the cheapest way for most families is adding a teen to an existing account as a family add-on.

It’s cheaper than individual membership.

What ID does a teen need to join or use a day pass at LA Fitness?

Any valid photo ID that includes a date of birth: a school ID with photo, a state-issued ID card, a driver’s permit, or a passport.

The ID requirement applies to both membership enrollment and guest or trial pass use.

Does LA Fitness hire at 16?

Yes, for front desk and customer service roles in most states.

But for personal training and management positions, you need to be at least 18.

Documentation requirements for employees under 18 vary by state, so you have to confirm with the specific club during the application process.