Two separate HIIT products exist at LA Fitness, and you won’t realize they’re different until they show up expecting one and find the other, so what are they?
The first one is Free group fitness HIIT classes, It appear on the standard weekly schedule and it is included with every standard LA Fitness membership.
Formats like Total Body Conditioning, Boot Camp, and Kickbox Cardio fall into this category, and you don’t need any reservation or extra payment.
Second is HIIT by LAF (Studio Group Training), It is is a separate premium program with its own monthly fee, agreement, and its own dedicated studio space.
It costs approximately $125 per month above your regular membership, runs with a certified trainer in small groups of around 6 to 12 people, and requires signing up through the club’s Studio Training desk.
Free HIIT Classes: What’s On the Standard Schedule
Three group fitness formats on the standard LA Fitness schedule function as HIIT workouts, even if they’re not all labeled “HIIT” in the class name.
Total Body Conditioning:
This alternates cardio bursts with strength work throughout a single session, runs up to 55 minutes, and burns up to 550 calories according to the official LA Fitness class description.
It’s one of the most intense free classes on the roster and closely mirrors the interval structure of dedicated HIIT programs.
Boot Camp:
It uses timed intervals of bodyweight and resistance exercises organized in a circuit, with rest periods built between rounds. Format and intensity vary by instructor, but most Boot Camp sessions run at a high average heart rate throughout.
Kickbox Cardio:
This is interval-based by structure since the combinations and rounds alternate between peak effort and active recovery. It’s not labeled HIIT, but the cardiovascular demand matches it, and it burns up to 550 calories per 55-minute session.
These classes run on the standard group fitness schedule, which varies by club, you can check at the LA Fitness app under your home club’s schedule, or you can use the class finder at lafitness.com, they will show which of these run on which days and at what times near you.
HIIT by LAF: What it Costs and What You Get
At around $125 per month for unlimited sessions at most market locations, HIIT by LAF sits between paying for individual personal training sessions and getting free group fitness classes.
What that $125 covers:
- Unlimited access to scheduled Studio Group Training sessions each month
- Small group format (6 to 12 people, not a standard 20 to 30-person class)
- A certified trainer present every session who programs the workout and coaches form
- Access to the dedicated HIIT studio room and its equipment during session times
What it doesn’t include:
- One-on-one attention equivalent to personal training
- A customized program written specifically for your body and history
- Access to the studio room for solo training outside of scheduled sessions
The agreement for HIIT by LAF is separate from the gym membership, similar to how Pilates by LAF and personal training work, and if you cancel your gym membership, It will not cancel HIIT by LAF.
What Equipment are Inside HIIT Room
Not every LA Fitness has a dedicated HIIT studio room, where one exists, it’s a separate space from the main gym floor with equipment.
Equipment inside a HIIT by LAF Studio Training room:
- Turf lane for sled pushes, shuttle runs, and agility work
- Kettlebells in multiple weights
- Medicine balls and slam balls
- Battle ropes
- Rowing machines (Concept2 or similar)
- Assault bikes or air bikes
- TRX suspension trainers
- Plyo boxes for box jumps and step work
- Resistance bands and mobility tools
- Pull-up rigs or suspension points
If you prefer powerlifting-style training, you won’t find squat racks or bench setups inside the HIIT room, since the studio is designed for conditioning circuits.
Room size and exact equipment vary by club, newer LA Fitness builds and recently renovated locations have more developed Studio Training rooms than older clubs.
How to find the HIIT class schedule at your location
Standard HIIT group fitness classes (Boot Camp, Total Body Conditioning, Kickbox Cardio) appear on the regular weekly group fitness schedule, here are three ways to find it:
- LA Fitness app: Open the app, go to your home club, and tap the class schedule. Same-day updates and substitutions appear here first.
- Class finder online: Go to lafitness.com/Pages/LocateClassNearYou.aspx and filter by class type and zip code. You can search specifically for Boot Camp or Total Body Conditioning to see which nearby clubs run them and when.
- Printed schedule at the club: Most clubs post the week’s schedule on a board near the group fitness studio entrance.
For HIIT by LAF Studio Group Training sessions, scheduling works differently, session times are set by the Studio Training team at each club and are not listed on the standard group fitness schedule.
You should ask the Studio Training coordinator at your club for the weekly session calendar.
For specific locations mentioned frequently by members:
- Hawthorne: Check the Hawthorne club page on lafitness.com and use the class finder filtered to that club.
- Glendora: Same approach, Glendora is a standard-size club with a group fitness studio.
- Longwood (Florida): Active club with regular Boot Camp and Total Body Conditioning on the schedule.
- Pasadena: Standard club in a competitive LA metro market, Group fitness schedule runs multiple high-intensity formats per week.
For all four, the LA Fitness app gives the most current and location-specific result.
What to Expect in Your First HIIT by LAF Session
Sessions run 45 to 55 minutes from warmup to cooldown, the trainer starts with a structured movement warmup (5 to 10 minutes), moves through the main circuit (4 to 6 stations rotating every 40 to 60 seconds with 10 to 20 second transitions), and closes with a brief cooldown stretch.
You’ll move through stations either solo or in pairs depending on how many people are in the group that day.
The trainer circulates to check form but is not standing next to you exclusively.
If your form on a specific movement is unfamiliar, saying so during the warmup is the right time to ask for a modification.
Intensity is high by the end, and members who attend group fitness classes regularly find HIIT by LAF harder, primarily because the circuit design allows less rest time than a standard class and the trainer actively discourages taking longer breaks between rounds.
Bring: Water, a towel (benches and floor equipment get sweaty), and athletic shoes with good lateral support.
Wear: Standard athletic clothing, nothing loose enough to catch on equipment during floor movements, and compression shorts under gym shorts work well for box jumps and rope work.
Signing Up for HIIT by LAF
Standard group fitness HIIT classes require no signup, just showing up 5 to 10 minutes before the class starts and claiming a spot.
For HIIT by LAF Studio Group Training:
- Visit your club and ask for the Studio Training coordinator or Personal Training Director (not the standard front desk)
- Request details on the current schedule and pricing for Studio Group Training
- Complete the enrollment form and separate agreement
- Get added to session rosters for the times you want to attend
Sessions have capacity limits (6 to 12 people), if the session times you want are at capacity, ask to be placed on a waitlist since attendance varies week to week.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try a HIIT by LAF session before signing up?
Most clubs offer a trial session or a free intro class before you commit to the monthly agreement.
You can ask the Studio Training coordinator for a complimentary session, this varies by club and by what promotions are currently running.
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.
And the availability is highest at larger clubs, newer builds, and Signature Clubs.
How do I cancel HIIT by LAF?
HIIT by LAF operates under a separate agreement from the gym membership.
Cancelling the gym membership does not cancel Studio Group Training billing, cancellation goes through the Studio Training Director at your home club, in person or via written notice per the terms in your Studio Training agreement.
Standard early exit reasons (medical, relocation) apply, with documentation required.
What’s the difference between HIIT by LAF and a boot camp class?
Boot Camp is a free group fitness class on the standard schedule, taught in the main group fitness studio with no cap on attendance.
HIIT by LAF is a small-group premium program in the dedicated Studio Training room, costs extra, and runs with a trainer actively coaching throughout.
Boot Camp runs on an open drop-in basis, and HIIT by LAF requires enrollment and advance sign-in for each session.
Can I use the HIIT room equipment on my own?
Generally no, the Studio Training room is reserved for scheduled HIIT by LAF sessions when those are running.
During off-hours when no session is scheduled, access depends on the specific club’s policy.
Some clubs open the room for general member use when it’s not in session, others keep it locked to preserve equipment condition.
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.
