I have been training with Austin C. at LA Fitness Poway for almost a year, and my husband has also trained with him during that time. The progress I've made has been remarkable, and I can honestly say that joining the personal training program has been one of the best decisions I've made for my health. When I started, I was dealing with weak muscles, excess weight, knee discomfort, and very little confidence in the gym. I was hesitant to try many exercises and often worried about making my knees worse. Austin consistently adapted workouts based on how my body responded, gradually building strength while respecting my limitations. As I improved, he appropriately increased the challenge and introduced more advanced exercises, helping me gain confidence rather than just follow instructions. The progress I've made has exceeded my expectations. I've become significantly stronger, reduced body fat and inches, improved my balance and functional strength, and regained confidence in my ability to exercise safely despite my knee issues. I can now perform exercises I never imagined I'd be able to do. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment as a trainer is that he gave me the knowledge and confidence to train independently. That, to me, is the mark of an excellent trainer. Austin strikes a good balance between encouraging you and pushing you beyond what you think you're capable of, while still paying attention to form and how your body is responding. He celebrates progress, explains the purpose behind exercises, and genuinely wants his clients to succeed. My husband has also had an excellent experience training with him, and we've both benefited from his coaching. We highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and motivating trainer. We wish him continued success in his career. read more

Hello, I enjoy working out at LA Fitness and especially like the yoga classes. However, for the past several months, the air conditioning in the yoga room has not been working properly. Yesterday it was so hot that I couldn't finish the class. Before going in, I asked the person at the front desk if the A/C in that room was working, and she said yes. Unfortunately, it wasn't. The main gym area was a comfortable temperature, but the yoga room was extremely hot. I hope this issue can be fixed soon. I enjoy the classes and would like to continue attending them in a comfortable and safe environment. Thank you. read more

I frequently like to leave reviews about great service, and LA Fitness in Poway definitely deserves one. This is about the front desk associate named Ty. Even at 5 a.m. when members arrive for early workouts, Ty always greets everyone with a genuine smile. His positive energy stands out, especially that early in the morning. You can tell he's naturally a happy and kind person, unlike some employees you encounter elsewhere. His demeanor is calm, friendly, and always approachable. He listens, engages, and truly makes members feel welcome. Ty is dedicated and reliable. He's there bright and early to open the gym and start everyone's day off right. Because of his outstanding attitude and customer service, I highly recommend this gym. read more

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I've been coming to this location for over a year. They've done a great renovation and have good new equipment, but there are still plenty of people who put their feet on the seats, sit at the machines on their phones without working out, and don't clean up after themselves. It's not really the gym's fault, but still. read more

I wish there was an option to give them a million negative stars. It was the WORST experience I ever had with any organization. Pure BS from each and every member all the way upto the VP of the organization. Stay a million miles away from this fitness center if u even remotely want to get better health. read more

I normally go to chuze fitness with my fiancé and wanted my own membership at LA fitness because its closer to where I live, I slightly regret signing up. I wish they had more wipe stations and that their restroom area was cleaner. I like how many machines they do have but they seem to always be busy no matter what time I've gone. I also think their "fitness assessment" is not necessary. It's just to make them money and to make you feel bad about not signing up. I'd like to say that it is not their fault for being pushy because it is their job but it is very overwhelming of how pushy they are just to get a sale on personal training. read more

Gym needs to be cleaned daily. Too dirty!!! I do not recommend this gym!! Too many people sitting on machines with their phones for a long period of time. People there don't have gym etiquette by putting weights back in its place!!! read more

This remodel is EVERYTHING. The newly renovated LA Fitness in Poway is absolutely stunning. The moment I walked in, I could feel the shift. It's sleek! It's modern! And so much more inviting! The new color scheme is fresh and inspiring, giving the whole space a vibrant energy that actually makes you want to work out. And let's talk about the space... there's finally room to lift! Whether you're into free weights, machines, or functional training, it's easier to move around without feeling cramped or rushed. Clean. Spacious. Elevated. They really brought this gym into its glow-up era, and it shows. If you haven't checked it out yet--go. Your workouts will thank you. Ps. The sauna is amazing! read more

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Signed up for a membership on site yesterday, everyone was welcoming and friendly! This location is big and has alot of equipment. I like how they blast AC so it's not hot. Not too busy today, I really enjoyed my workout today :) will definitely recc read more

How the fuck does a fitness membership charge $34.99 month to month and still have an annual fee of $50? It's a scam. Best to find a gym that doesn't scam you read more

Been coming to this Gym for past few years and never had compain about the gym and the staffs working over there, most of them are pretty nice and kind. But after today I think some of the fitness coach might need to focus on their own business instead of gossiping around and talking behind customers. I can see the reason why this guy don't have much classes lined up on his schedule. instead of talking behind others maybe focus more on training yourself, be better in your career? Would have give it one star but most of the staffs working there are nice. Don't know that guys name. But his giant man bun kinda hard to ignore with the weekend lookalike face. Just kinda funny to me, no offense tho. read more

Gym is fine but the pool is a bit irritating. Barely any swim lanes because they rent 2 out for swim school out of 4 lanes and then for senior aqua aerobics they are allowed to take up the entire pool and kick people out. The classes should be maxed to 2 lanes considering there's only 4 lanes and y'all rent 2 out for swim school everyday. Just greedy and waste of a membership. Also pool is kinda dirty read more

I've been a loyal LA Fitness member for over 10 years, but was deeply disappointed by the behavior of Regional Manager Vanessa (curly hair) She entered the restroom and abruptly, rudely told everyone to stop using the amenities and leave--without any professionalism. I was using a hairdryer for just a moment when she glared at me and demanded I leave, while others were still using the equipment. This kind of attitude has no place in a customer service-based environment. LA Fitness needs to make better choices when it comes to leadership--members deserve respect, not hostility. read more

Had the pleasure of doing a free training session with Jeff, and I'm genuinely impressed. I've been consistently training for years and thought I had a solid understanding of how to train effectively. But one session with Jeff humbled me in the best way possible. I learned more in that single hour than I have in months. Jeff is serious about fitness, nutrition, and helping people reach their goals. His knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to instantly correct form or technique set him apart. If you're looking to take your physique, performance, or overall health to the next level, Jeff is absolutely the trainer you want in your corner. Highly recommend read more

Remodel is a 10/10. Took it from a very meh gym to extremely nice. I really like the turf area for stretching, and now there are plenty of squat racks, cable machines and free weights. The staff are super nice. It does look like the ceiling is still leaking above their desk, but that's none of my business and maybe they like a little weather. I met my fiancé there in 2023. We are getting married this November. So basically go to the gym because it's nice and also because you're looking to land a husband. read more

I recommend LA Fitness to anyone looking to join a gym. The renovation looks great! I love the Pilates Studio! Danae the instructor is amazing! She took the time out to chat and explain everything to me. read more

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Friendly staff and clean environment. Really enjoyed going there. The pricing seems to be reasonable as well.

if you enjoy a nice warm sauna, DO NOT COME HERE. Their sauna is always broken and when asking a team member, we're always told it'll be fixed or it works. Other than that, the gym is alright. You're better off going to 24fitness in carmel or in PQ. At least there, you know what you're going to get. CONSISTENCY. read more

So I liked it there was good but then I found out someone I work with went there and paid half what I paid and they wouldn't honor that deal even though I've been there for years so go somewhere else this place doesn't need customers. read more

Came in to Poway and had to get a gym membership. I spoke to the general manager, Dullah, and he got me a membership right away and at a very competitive rate. He made it super easy and the process took 2 minutes. He's the man and this gym is amazing, I'd definitely recommend! read more

You CRUSHED the remodel, L.A. Fitness, Poway. The repurposed basketball court was a brilliant idea, the lockers are classy and now having a Pilates studio inside, this place will be my everything fitness center. Thank you!!! -A loyal member read more

The yoga room lighting does not work any longer; can't be turned off or dimmed, which is terrible when you're attending a yoga class. Management has known about it for over a year now and said recently they have no plans to fix the lights, even though they spent hundreds of thousands of dollars upgrading the facility recently. Hopefully, Demetrio can explain why there are no plans to fix and if I'm wrong please correct me and tell me when the lighting will be fixed. read more

If I could give it zero I would. The girl up front with the glasses has a sour attitude and played 20 questions with me on how I got a 3 days pass when I signed up for it online. Then after dealing with her you get directed a salesperson who just haggles you for a gym membership. He was cool but was not a fan of the whole process. Gym itself is average and crowded. Things are dirty and the bathrooms a horrendous. Not worth wasting your time to sign up or even go in. Front desk staff just lounge around like it's a vacation but hey that's what you get for a commercial gym. read more

Overall a good gym since the renovation. However buyer beware. Never sign up for a service or class unless it is already in place. I added access to Pilates, glute room, and studio group training in July at an additional fee than it would have cost to just add Pilates. It is now November and customers still do not have access to the glute room and studio training. Each time I ask when it is coming the response is soon or 30 days. $100+ waisted and still counting if soon is as accurate as soon was when customers kept asking when they were going to renovate ( turned out we told that for multiple years.) Considering finding another alternative based on principle. You should receive the service you pay for read more

The renovated club looks amazing. All new machines and new flooring. Changing room looks great as well. Demetrio was great too who helped me through the membership process and gave me orientation of this club. read more

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Friday morning class its amazing Melanie C Mat Pilates and bodywork class the two of them are so good and so worth it . I recommended this instructor she is the best The gym is ok thanks. read more

Honestly love this gym! They recently remodeled and it looks so nice, plus the staff is always really nice and attentive. They greet me every time I'm there and make me feel welcomed everytime. I always recommend people to try LA Fitness specifically because of my experience at this gym. read more

Really hate the new club. They need more machines, especially for leg work outs. It's too crowded and people hog the machines. They sit there looking at their phones instead of working out. read more

Renovation is just Ok. But you missed the mark in the aerobics room: You eliminated the entire mirror on the side wall. That's going to missed. We used that a lot for posture during class. You cluttered the other side with cycles so that's going to be a problem when we have crowded classes. And that's quite often. Those cycles take up to 10-15 spots of workout room. Also, please fix the light so we can turn it OFF for yoga and Pilates. It's been stuck "on" for months and takes away from the classes. And why are the walls black? Feels like we're in a dungeon. read more

I am a former employee of this LA Fitness and now a member. For whatever reason this LA fitness is the only one that has not got reconstruction or a makeover. This building is in desperate need of a makeover. The machines are all so condensed and it really just doesn't feel as nice compared to the others. This gym is single story whereas almost every other LA Fitness is two story. There is no juice bar anymore as well so there is a portion of the gym that is vacant and seems like wasted space. The women's locker room can use some attention at times. I would say that the best workers are Taylor who works kids klub, Ener the master trainer and Alex the custodian. They have been there the longest and are the sweetest, most hard working staff out of everyone employed. I do believe that the kids klub here is probably the most fun out of all the locations. There is a play structure that is huge and as a young adult I even found myself in the structure going down the slide with the kids! There is two bathrooms, a TV section, and even a baby-toddler section. Some of the machines you can tell are starting to give. For the most part this gym does have lots of members. I do not experience any people here who make the gym experience any less. I don't know if I'm bias but I find that the staff isn't as friendly and doesn't greet the members that come. Before when I worked here there was almost always a member trying to just have small chit chat with the front desk or kids klub attendants because we were able to build relationships and actually engage in conversation. The instructors here are very fun and for the most part they do alternate all around San Diego. I suggest taking advantage of all the classes offered. Personally Zumba and body works plus abs classes are my favorite. For beginners wanting to try Zumba I would suggest trying Petra's class, she touches base on a variety of diff genres. My personal favorite is Melanie's class because the music is more upbeat and energetic, her dances are very fun and you will find that the music will start allowing you to have muscle memory. Patty and Diana good instructors for learning some salsa moves. Jackie is a ball of energy and truly emphasizes movement tightening the core, straightening posture and maintaining breathing to the diaphragm. Overall I will continue to use this gym, just find that there are many things that can elevate this gym to be up to par with the others in San Diego read more

I was very impressed today with Josue Lagunas. He was subbing at the gym in Poway. He greeted me when I arrived with a smile and a brief conversation about my workout. He offered suggestions which I took. I took this opportunity to ask him for help. (I've asked this from many staff members before with no luck.). Most of the stationary bikes no longer have pedal straps. As I've recently had knee surgery I need the strap. Josue took the time and found straps to put on one of the bikes. (It's a GYM! All bikes and equipment should be fully functional.) I've been disappointed for months. Thank you Josue for shining today and making my workout today a great one. LK read more

I've been coming here for 20 and it's disgusting they need to clean. Besides the broken machines and the promise of a remodel for years they NEED to clean!! It's so gross. It's been like this forever. They really need to give a crap about their members read more

Demetrio, the GM, helped me with the vending machine when no one else did. He noticed I was asking for help and offered to help me. He took my number and notified the vending machine person several times so I could get my money back. He followed up several times when I was at the gym. Since he was not successful, he gave the information to Vanesa OM, who immediately called the vending machine person again to report the money loss. I appreciate Demetrio's help and follow-up. He has excellent customer service skills; you don't find many good people who volunteer to assist and follow through these days. It may be small, but it is irritating when the machine takes your money! Thank you so much! Linda read more

La Fitness Review Looking for a gym for the new year? These are NOT the kind of people to do business with. The gym is nice enough and will probably be nicer with the recent renovations. LA Fitness preys on women and is the slimy used cars salesmen of the gym world! MOMS BEWARE!! They stole $180 of my money that I needed back for my baby's hospital bills. They will tempt you with being the only gym to offer childcare, but it is a cesspool of daycare germs. The amenities are plenty, but really, how often are you using them!? They will also lie and tell you anything to get you to sign up. The managers, Dimitrio and his counterpart, both solicited me for months over the phone, text and email because I had come as a guest with my friend. I was sent many "special offers" that were really just the regular website price but marked up to look like deals. The managers promised me if I signed up online they would fix the "deals" once I came in, in person. They promised if I needed to cancel in the first two weeks before the annual dues were charged, just go to them and they could issue a full refund. I found out the hard way these were all lies. After signing up and going to the gym 2 times, once to workout and once for their pointless fitness assessment, I was hit with unexpectedly high hospital bills for my baby. Being a single income family, we needed the money back, fast! I had paid $180 for initiation and first+last month. I cancelled one week to the day from when I signed up (no different than doing a one week trial). The managers gave me the runaround and staged it out for days, claiming they were going to corporate. They would not refund my money and claimed that the paperwork I signed said I only had five days to cancel and not the two weeks they promised. I even went to corporate through my credit card because this was clearly fraud, but they only looked at the paperwork and said it was a legitimate charge. If corporate cannot stand behind the promises their employees make, they need to fire Dimitrio and the other manager for making false promises and lying on behalf of corporate OR they need to stand by the promises their employees and refund my $180. $180 for one workout is not right! I did not return to the gym in hopes of getting my money back to pay bills for my baby's surgery. These are dishonest liars that do not support family or women. read more

Renovate facility, hire new and better employees, train all employees on how to deal effectively and courteously with customers.

I am new to LA Fitness and just wrote a not-very-happy review of the Mission Valley location. I go to Poway frequently, though, so decided to check out this location. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Not only is it clean with lots of equipment available during a busy time but it just felt welcoming, which I realize does set a tone for the upcoming workout (and makes me realize that I should be more friendly to staff when walking into any gym and am greeted by them.) I'll be back and will bring some of my Poway friends as I think they'd like the gym and the group classes offered. read more

I met Demetrio through my neighbors who signed up for gym memberships through him. He's professional kind and provides top notch service. When other friends or neighbors are looking for a gym I always recommend LA fitness through Demetrio. He helps answer any questions I have any time of day. I am shocked by how he dedicated he is. If anyone needs to sign up for a membership, I highly recommend Demetrio. He makes the process quick and easy. He explains the terms and conditions in easy to understand terms. read more

Staff is friendly and courteous. Upkeep and maintenance is bad. Womens stall 1 door has been broken for almost a year. Racqeutball door glass shattered about 2.5 months ago and is still not fixed. Leg press and a few other machines have been making aweful racket while in use for over a year. Same with some of the cardio machines. I think only 1/3 of the tvs work now. I am only a member for the racquetball but there is only 1 functional court there now which is the one that leaks during rain season. That will bring us to 0 courts in a few weeks. read more

Why is this LA fitness humid inside? It's always just a touch too hot and the air is damp. The machines aren't the newest but they're not so old I'd complain. It's an average size location with ample parking. It's less busy than a lot of other ones get but I wonder if that's because it's awful to be inside. My body temp runs a little hot to begin with but I'm sweating here just changing in to my workout clothes. It's really miserable for me. I hate coming here but it's the closet to home so sometimes end up here. read more

Not sure why this place has such a low score... I am a new member here (due to their having a kids club), as well as a longtime member of 24 hour fitness. Arman made the sign-up process incredibly easy and even somewhat fun. Definitely go in and see him if you want any info on the gym, want to try it out, or even just want a tour of their facility. You'll be pleasantly surprised. They also provide a fitness assessment upon enrollment, ask for Trey and he'll take good care of you. He's also great if you need any assistance in using any of the machines there. All of the staff has been friendly and the gym, locker rooms, and bathrooms have been clean every time I've visited. Only thing is you'll need your own lock here, if you plan to use a locker. read more