Group fitness at LA Fitness runs deeper than members realize before joining, there are 21 named class formats on the official class finder, four premium programs that cost extra, two different senior class options that serve distinct purposes, and three virtual options accessible through the app.
I this guide, I have covers all of it, including where to find your specific club’s schedule right now.
What Classes Does LA Fitness Offer?
Here is every class currently on the official LA Fitness class roster, with duration and calorie burn:
| Class | Duration | Calories (approx.) | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Fit | 50 min | Up to 400 | Low impact, joints, recovery |
| BarBell | Varies | Varies | Strength, muscle building |
| Body Works Plus Abs | 55 min | Up to 440 | Tone, posture, core |
| Boot Camp | Varies | Varies | All-around conditioning |
| Cardio Jam | Varies | Up to 390 | Dance cardio, energy |
| Cycle | 55 min | Up to 550 | Endurance, cardio |
| Cycle + Strength | 45 min | Up to 500 | Cardio and strength combined |
| Cycle Zone | 45 min | Up to 450 | Advanced cyclists, intensity |
| Kickbox Cardio | 55 min | Up to 550 | Full body, high energy |
| Mat Pilates | 55 min | Up to 275 | Core, flexibility, posture |
| Senior Fit | 50 min | Up to 225 | Seniors, stamina, strength |
| SilverSneakers | Varies | Up to 330 | Seniors, insurance members |
| Step Plus Abs | 55 min | Up to 440 | Cardio, coordination, core |
| Step Sculpt | 55 min | Up to 500 | Cardio + muscle conditioning |
| Total Body | Varies | Varies | All levels, full workout |
| Total Body Conditioning | Varies | Up to 550 | Strength and cardio mix |
| Yoga | 55 min | Up to 380 | Flexibility, balance, core |
| Yoga Sculpt | Varies | Varies | Yoga with added resistance |
| Zumba Gold | Varies | Varies | Beginners, seniors, low impact |
| Zumba | Varies | Up to 550 | Dance fitness, all levels |
| Zumba Class | Varies | Up to 550 | Same as Zumba, alternate listing |
Class availability depends on club size, studio space, instructor staffing, and local member demand, clubs in a busy urban area might offer 8 to 10 of these daily while a smaller suburban location might run 4 to 5.
Which Classes Cost Extra?
Standard group fitness classes are included with all LA Fitness memberships at no additional charge, but four programs require a separate fee and a separate agreement.
- HIIT by LAF / Studio Group Training: High-intensity small group training with a certified trainer, runs approximately $125 monthly in most markets, separate from the gym membership.
- Pilates by LAF: Reformer-based Pilates in a dedicated studio, separate monthly fee, reserved booking system, and its own contract.
- The Glute Room: A specialized studio program focused on lower body conditioning with guided programming, it is available at select clubs and extra fee required.
- REZEN Recovery: A recovery-focused program using dedicated modalities like stretching and mobility work, and it is available at select clubs, extra fee required.
Pilates by LAF is not the same as Mat Pilates, Mat Pilates is the free floor-based class on the group fitness schedule.
Pilates by LAF is the premium reformer program at a separate cost.
Senior Fit and SilverSneakers: Two different Programs
These two classes look similar but serve different purposes, and one of them is connected to health insurance benefits most senior members don’t know to ask about.
Senior Fit:
This is an LA Fitness-designed 50-minute class using lightweight dumbbells to build muscle strength and bone density.
It’s paced for seniors and focuses on energy, stamina, and overall movement quality, and Included with all standard memberships.
SilverSneakers:
This is a separate national fitness program through Tivity Health, available to members whose health insurance plan includes SilverSneakers as a benefit.
Many Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and employer group plans include SilverSneakers at no additional cost, meaning some seniors can access LA Fitness through their insurance without paying standard membership dues.
SilverSneakers classes at LA Fitness use resistance tools and are paced similarly to Senior Fit, but the program tracks participation and reports back to health insurers in some cases.
If you’re 65 or older and have Medicare coverage, so you can check whether your plan includes SilverSneakers before paying for a standard LA Fitness membership.
How to Find the LA Fitness Class Schedule Near You Today
Schedules are location-specific and change week to week based on instructor availability, here are the three ways to see what’s running at your specific club.
Fastest option: The LA Fitness class finder online
- Go to lafitness.com/Pages/LocateClassNearYou.aspx,
- Select the class type from the dropdown,
- Enter your zip code, and
- Set your search radius.
- Results show the club, day, and time.
Switch between “Club View” and “Schedule View” depending on whether you want to browse by location or by date.
Best for Today’s Real-Time Schedule: The LA Fitness app
- Open the app
- Navigate to your home club
- Tap the class schedule tab
- Same-day changes, cancellations, and substitute instructors appear here first.
This is the most reliable source for what’s actually happening today, since the website updates less frequently.
For class-specific searches across the chain:
Each class on lafitness.com/Pages/AerobicClasses.aspx has a “Locate a class near you” link that takes you straight to a filtered class-finder for that specific format.
Useful if you know you want Kickbox Cardio or Aqua Fit and want to find the nearest club running it on a day that works.
How Class Schedules are Structured
Most LA Fitness clubs run classes across three daily windows.
Morning (around 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
Cycle, Yoga, and Aqua Fit are the most common morning offerings.
These attract members who work out before work and tend to be the least crowded sessions of the day.
Midday (around 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.):
Lighter schedule overall, often featuring Senior Fit, SilverSneakers, and gentler conditioning formats.
Older members and those with flexible schedules make up most of the midday class attendance.
Evening (around 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.):
Zumba, Kickbox Cardio, Cycle, and high-energy strength classes run in the evenings and draw the largest attendance.
Cycle classes specifically can fill to capacity during the 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. window on weekdays.
Weekend mornings (roughly 8:00 a.m. to noon) are the second-busiest class window after weekday evenings, and yoga and Zumba tend to fill fastest on Saturday and Sunday.
What to Know Before Your First Group Class
Walk in 10 to 15 minutes early, especially for Cycle classes where bikes need to be adjusted before the session start.
- Bring water, a small towel, and whatever the specific class requires.
- Aqua Fit needs a swimsuit and flip-flops.
- Cycle needs bike shorts or padded leggings if you plan to attend more than once (the saddles are firm).
- Yoga and Mat Pilates work better barefoot or in grip socks, and some members bring their own mat though clubs have mats available.
Virtual Class Options through the App
Members also have access to on-demand and streaming fitness content without needing to be in the club.
LES MILLS+ is available through the LA Fitness app and gives members access to branded workout videos from the LES MILLS program library, including BodyPump, BodyCombat, and Yoga.
These are instructor-led videos usable at home or anywhere, included as part of the standard membership.
Echelon digital cycling content is available for members who want structured ride programming beyond what in-club classes offer. It is also accessible through the LA Fitness app.
Both are included at no extra charge with standard membership, making them useful supplements for members who can’t always make it to a scheduled class time.
LA Fitness Class Reviews: What Members Consistently Say
I checked across Reddit threads and Google reviews for specific clubs, a few things appear repeatedly about the class experience.
Zumba and Cycle have the strongest and most consistent following, with many members naming specific instructors they attend regularly. When a popular instructor leaves a club, reviews mention the drop in class attendance.
Aqua Fit receives strong reviews from members who use it for joint rehabilitation or low-impact cardio, and members with knee or hip issues cite Aqua Fit as the reason they can maintain a fitness routine.
Senior Fit reviews are positive for energy and community but mixed on intensity, with some long-time senior members feeling the class has become easier over time.
HIIT by LAF reviews are strong on results but include consistent complaints about the separate monthly fee sitting on top of the regular membership cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I go to LA Fitness twice in a day?
Yes, nothing in the membership agreement restricts how many times per day you can check in.
Members who want to attend a morning class and then return for an evening workout, or who do a solo gym session and then return for a class, can do both on the same day.
How do I find the LA Fitness class schedule for a specific location like Chino, La Verne, or Hawthorne?
Use the class finder at lafitness.com/Pages/LocateClassNearYou.aspx, enter the zip code for that specific area, and set the radius to 5 or 10 miles.
Each club’s schedule appears separately and shows current class times, for same-day accuracy, checking through the LA Fitness app is more reliable than the website.
Is Zumba Gold the same as regular Zumba?
No, Zumba Gold is a lower-impact version of Zumba specifically designed for beginners, seniors, or anyone who needs modified choreography.
Regular Zumba and Zumba Class run at full intensity with more complex footwork, Zumba Gold is the starting point for people new to dance fitness or returning to exercise after a break.
Are LA Fitness classes suitable for seniors?
Several classes are specifically designed for seniors. Senior Fit (50 minutes, lightweight dumbbells) and SilverSneakers® are the two dedicated senior programs.
Zumba Gold and Aqua Fit also skew toward lower-impact options that senior members use regularly.
Yoga and Mat Pilates are available to all ages and work well for seniors focusing on flexibility and balance.
Do I need to reserve a spot in group fitness classes?
Standard group fitness classes (Yoga, Zumba, Cardio Jam, Senior Fit, and similar formats) are first-come, first-served. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for popular evening and weekend sessions.
Premium programs like Studio Group Training and Pilates by LAF use a reservation system through the LA Fitness website or app.
Abraham is a fitness and consumer finance writer with a passion for helping people make smarter decisions before signing gym contracts. After spending years researching gym membership costs, hidden fees and cancellation policies across major gym chains, he created GymMembershipPricing to give people the honest information they need before signing up. Every guide on this site is independently researched and verified.
