You will get two LA Fitness HIIT classes: one that is free, which you get with a standard membership, and another one that is paid, and you have to pay $125 per month for that.
You’ll know about both HIIT classes, the paid and free ones, so you know which one is suitable for you and what each class includes.
Free LA Fitness HIIT Classes with Standard Membership
Several classes on that schedule function as HIIT workouts, even when they’re not labeled “HIIT” in the class name.
Total Body Conditioning:
It’s an alternating cardio burst with resistance work throughout a 55-minute session.
It’s one of the most demanding free classes LA Fitness offers and, similar to a dedicated HIIT program, delivers in terms of interval structure and calorie burn.
Boot Camp:
Runs timed intervals of bodyweight and resistance exercises in circuit format, with built-in rest periods between rounds.
However, intensity varies by instructor, but most boot camp sessions maintain a high average heart rate throughout the full session.
Kickbox Cardio
It’s interval-based by design: combinations and rounds alternate between peak effort and active recovery. The cardiovascular demand matches HIIT even though it’s not marketed that way.
All three are open enrollment, so you don’t have to do any booking; just show up 5 to 10 minutes before the class starts, claim a spot, and you’re in.
Paid One: Studio Group Training (HIIT by LAF)
Studio Group Training, also known as HIIT by LAF, is a separate paid program that exists at select LA Fitness locations.
It runs in a dedicated studio room but costs around $125 per month above your regular membership, and for that you have to sign a separate agreement through the Studio Training desk.
That $125 gets you unlimited access to scheduled sessions each month, a small group format of 6 to 12 people (versus the open 20 to 30-person standard class), and a certified trainer actively coaching form and programming each workout.
But you won’t get that one-on-one attention of personal training or access to the studio room for solo training outside scheduled sessions.
One more thing, you should remember that the Studio Group Training agreement is separate from your gym membership.
If you cancel your gym membership, you’ll still have to pay for the Studio Group Training.
Cancellation goes through the studio training director at your club, not through the standard membership cancellation process. To learn more, you can see the Cancel LA Fitness Membership guide.
What’s Inside the HIIT Studio Room
A dedicated studio room isn’t available at most LA Fitness locations, and where one exists, it’s a separate space from the main gym floor with conditioning-focused equipment:
- Turf lane for sled pushes, shuttle runs, and agility drills
- Kettlebells in multiple weights, medicine balls, and slam balls
- Battle ropes, assault bikes, and rowing machines
- TRX suspension trainers and resistance bands
- Plyo boxes for jumps and step work
- Pull-up rigs or suspension points
You won’t find squat racks or bench setups in the HIIT room because they’ve built the space for conditioning circuits, not powerlifting.
Are Classes Free at LA Fitness?
Standard group fitness classes, including the HIIT formats on the regular schedule, are included in every standard membership, so they’re free.
You only pay your monthly dues, and everything on the group fitness schedule is available to you.
However, studio group training and other specialty programs like Pilates by LA Fitness and The Glute Room are not included.
They’re add-ons and billed separately regardless of which membership plan you have.
LA Fitness has been expanding these programs over the past few years through a partnership with Xponential Fitness, so the number of specialty studio options has grown, but none of them come standard with a basic membership.
How to Find the HIIT Class Schedule at Your Location
Standard HIIT group fitness classes appear on the regular weekly schedule, which varies by club. Here are three ways to check:
- LA Fitness app: Open the app, go to your home club, and tap the class schedule. Same-day updates and substitutions will show up here first; it’s the most current source.
- Class finder online: Go to lafitness.com and filter by class type and zip code; there you can search for Boot Camp or Total Body Conditioning to see which nearby clubs offer them and when.
- Posted schedule at the club: Most clubs put the week’s schedule on a board near the group fitness studio entrance.
Btw, Studio Group Training sessions aren’t listed on the standard group fitness schedule.
So, the timing and availability are set by the Studio Training team at each club; you should ask the Studio Training coordinator for the session calendar.
What to Expect at Your First HIIT Session
There’s a similar pattern for a free boot camp class and a paid studio group training session: a 5- to 10-minute warm-up, a main circuit of 4 to 6 stations rotating every 40 to 60 seconds, and a brief cooldown; the total is about 45 to 55 minutes.
In studio group training, the trainer circulates between participants rather than standing next to any one person.
If a movement is unfamiliar to you, you can mention that during the warm-up, so the trainer can show you a modification before the main circuit starts.
Members who attend standard group fitness classes regularly find Studio Group Training harder, mostly because the rest intervals are shorter and the trainer actively discourages lingering between rounds.
Tip: Bring your own water, a towel, and shoes with good lateral support, especially for Studio Group Training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HIIT class at the gym?
HIIT is a short form of “High-Intensity Interval Training” in that your workout is for short bursts with maximum effort, with brief recovery periods, repeated over 30 to 55 minutes.
The interval structure keeps your heart rate high, and for that reason, you burn more calories compared to steady-state cardio.
Are HIIT classes free at LA Fitness?
They’re both free ones that come with membership and include Total Body Conditioning, Boot Camp, and Kickbox Cardio.
And the paid one, which costs $125, is Studio Group Training (HIIT by LAF). However, you won’t find it in every LA Fitness club.
How do I find the HIIT class schedule at my specific LA Fitness?
Open the LA Fitness app, navigate to your home club, and check the class schedule there.
It’s the most current and location-specific source. Besides this, you can use the class finder at lafitness.com and filter by class type and zip code.
Both tools show which classes are running on which days and at what times at your location.
Is HIIT by LAF available at every LA Fitness?
No, studio group training requires a dedicated studio room and a certified studio training instructor on staff.
Availability is highest at larger clubs, newer buildings, and Signature Club locations.
Standard clubs may only have the free group fitness HIIT formats without a studio training program.
For full details on what Signature Clubs include compared to standard locations, see this LA Fitness Amenities guide.
Can I try a studio group training session before committing?
Yes, clubs that offer the program will let you attend a trial session before signing the monthly agreement.
So, you should ask specifically for the studio training coordinator when you visit, since this conversation doesn’t happen at the standard front desk.
The trial option varies by club and by current promotions.
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