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LA Fitness
3437 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
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Review β„–1

This is a great gym ! Best la fitness in the riverside area, even with canyon springs close by they have a bigger weight room area, all the staff are friendly and super helpful. The whole sales team is awesome. Very helpful with any questions or exercise questions. All in all I give this spot an 11 out of 10Right on guys keep up the great work πŸ™Œ

Re
Review β„–2

Do not go here. Go to the one in Mission Grove. This gym is small and over-crowded with a poor variety of equipment. But thats not the real problem. Its the people.This gym is so poorly managed. All of the staffing, with the exception of one of the female custodians, is so rude. They do not acknowledge or greet you half the time when you come in. Blatantly ignore you even. If you lose track of time while working out or showering, they will be incredibly rude to you. It has happened to me and I have seen it happen to other people- even disabled people- as I am leaving. Its even worse on Friday/Saturday. They are so fixated on getting out of there exactly when the gym closes, to the point where they actually locked the gym doors 15 minutes before closing time today. What kind of respectable business does that? Ive gone to this gym intermittently for months and have NEVER had a good experience. Mission Grove is way out of my way compared to this one, but it is honestly worth it most of the time. Who ever is managing this gym needs to be fired.

Sh
Review β„–3

Im liking this gym. The employees are polite and helpful. They have a good selection of equipment and lots of space. But best of all is the clientele - everyone there seems very respectful. I was grateful to see people re racking their equipment and wiping everything off when they were done!

Ri
Review β„–4

Lots and lots of equipment. Great environment and staff. Probably my favorite LA fitness.

Bo
Review β„–5

They do shady business here. Check my bank account right now and I was blindsided by a $50 annual membership fee that was conveniently never mentioned to me. Had I been informed about this I would’ve just walked. I want my money back and I refuse spend my money with shady businesses.

vi
Review β„–6

LA Fitness is the best, specifically in Riverside location. Very clean, not too crowded but we need mask on even inside the building. Its not over yet, I think.. Enjoyed my work out every time.

Be
Review β„–7

Very clean gym. Felt very safe going in there without a mask. Got a great workout!

Ma
Review β„–8

La fitness is seriously the best place to workout. Their equipment is clean and very nice. Will be back!!

Jo
Review β„–9

The ie is so hot yet they have windows all over the place. even the pool feels more like a hot tub because so much light coming its crazy. the hours a pretty bad too! customer service is mediocre and some of them look lile they dont want to be there.

Ch
Review β„–10

The gym is nice and everything, everything is all good. But this gym and it’s this gym only that always has issues with the punching bag. They’re always something with the punching bags they either don’t work or they take them down. They always always have some sort of issue with the punching bags. I get this isn’t a boxing gym at least if you’re going to have punching bags in the gym. Have them!

Ma
Review β„–11

Best location I found so far in the IE. There was plenty of equipment to meet my needs

Mi
Review β„–12

Used this location during a day trip in the area. Clean, spacious and easy parking! I love its varieties, swimming pool, racquet ball, etc....

Pa
Review β„–13

First time getting back to the gym. Its been a few years! Gotta work my way up. I am out of shape!

An
Review β„–14

LA Fitness off of Arlington Riverside great fitness center theres racquetball courts theres bicycling theres big swimming pool theres classes personal trainers equipment is different than newer machines so its worth checking it out thats good enough f*****

Da
Review β„–15

Great gym. Not like Canyon Springs. They actually have full sets of weights!

ma
Review β„–16

The hours need to change. 8am -5pm on weekends 6am-8pm m-fri is not ideal for someone who goes to works at that time. Hopefully they change soon or I need to change to a different gym. Im paying for a weekend membership. No thank you

Ha
Review β„–17

New member here! But oldskool bodybuilder, hehehe! So I used to be a member of a different gym franchise, and recently became an LAFitness member. I usually go to the one on Magnolia, but I was in the area and decided to check this one out.So this gym is clean, very well kept, and with the changes and expansion they made to the weight room area it is now a whole lot better! Their weight room is so much more roomier and able to fit more machines and equipment, and you arent elbow to elbow with other members. This is such a great change, Im so happy they did this. Perhaps this change was made a while back, but I may not be aware of the actual date they did these changes because the last time I entered this gym was back in 2010 or 2011 I believe!?The front desk staff could of been a little friendlier the morning I visited, but no biggie. After all, I havent been back since that visit, as I usually go to the one on Magnolia. So its possible it was just that one day.Its great, locker rooms actually smelled good, equipment is clean and all functioning!I enjoyed my visit here and will definitely be coming back when Im in the area.Thank you LAFitness!

Fr
Review β„–18

Its a cool spot to work out. No complaints.

Ja
Review β„–19

Its a relatively quiet gym in the morning you get through your workout pretty fast just need a few equipments to be greased but other than that its fine

EU
Review β„–20

Takes care of gym clean.Comfortable.

St
Review β„–21

Clean environment, new personal training field in middle!! great equipment. Friendly staff.

As
Review β„–22

Clean gym with all the equipment you need and some more. Swimming pool is maintained at comfortable temperature.

Ro
Review β„–23

Super friendly be staff.

Na
Review β„–24

Spacious area with lots of free weights.

Ja
Review β„–25

Great gym and A LOT of space... I signed up with Franco and highly recommended him . He has great service and gives you the best deal !

Ei
Review β„–26

Absolutely love this gym. This is my home gym Ive been coming to for 5 years. Always a pleasure and staff are all nice and friendly :)

Bl
Review β„–27

One of my favorite LA fitness to go to its open and modern. Staff has always been friendly. Sometimes have to wait for weights but never that long. Everyone is very friendly as well just a great place

IE
Review β„–28

All in all my first impression of this gym was pretty good, clean, not too many people. Got time with a trainer, got acquainted with the equipment, & had the pool all to myself.

Ti
Review β„–29

Dont get me wrong, I love this location as its one of the better ones, but this review is based off of recent changes due to Covid and the California locations over all. So far since coming back here since gyms opened up the staff has been amazing about reminding everyone to wear mask and doing all they can to promote a safe environment; However approximately 40% of the people who come in dont keep their mask on. Many people almost take it off proudly as they begin to lift weights and it makes for an unsafe environment espically as Covid cases rises. I remember one guy saying when asked to put on his mask, mind your business. YOU NOT WEARING A MASK IS MY BUSINESS. If it bothers you so much when someone ask you to wear it then stay home! As I said the staff is amazing and do what they can to promote a safe environment but unfortunately many people here will choose to take off their mask at the convenance of themselves over the respect of other people. My second issue with this location applies to every other location here in SolCal. Ive been to many LA Fitness location across the US as well as other gyms in the world and SoCal is the worst at re-racking weights in the proper order. Im not sure why is it an inconvenience to put the weight in its proper spot. Its for the respect of the gym you use every week most likely as well as respecting those around you who may be a beginner trying to lift weights for the first time and feeling lost. The least we can do to help each other out is put the weights back in the proper order. This helps everyone in the end and cost you about 15 to 30 seconds. Im not sure why the SoCal locations and the people who work out there are the worst at it.

lo
Review β„–30

They have updated the gym. It looks amazing! Thank you so much for the upgrade!

Er
Review β„–31

Walked in today Feb 11th 2020 at 4:17 am. Greeted the girl in the front desk and she scanned my phone without replying back or taking her eyes of her phone. She must have super powers because she scanned my phone on the first scan without ZERO% care in the world. I know its early but the management needs to talk to her about customer service or tuck this girl in the back to fold towels. Giving LA Fitness a sore eye. Other than that gym kicks butt.

Ja
Review β„–32

Staff is friendly and this location is always really clean. It would be nice if they could provide a scale that actually works and change the filter on the new drinking fountain. Also, no juice bar or working vending machine.

Ka
Review β„–33

This particular LA Fitness was clean and all the machines were operational. Usually others have a number of broken machines. Also, surprisingly, the free weights were in order!

R.
Review β„–34

Nice gym But location can be hard to get out of . If there is a fire in this strip mall you could get caught in a mess. Who In the city let that happen Not safe in emergency location

Be
Review β„–35

They are doing a good job adjusting to the Covid-19 specifications. Wear your masks.

Nu
Review β„–36

A more spacious gym than all the other LA Fitness gyms that I have been to. Theres a significant comparison to one in S. Florida. Very clean...well, clean as it can get.

Mi
Review β„–37

Lots of good equipment that the gym keeps maintained. Friendly staff. The cleaning staff doesnt do that food of a job cleaning. Ive seen him on cardio equipment.

W
Review β„–38

Nice gym...pretty clean....weird set up, but overall nice

Jo
Review β„–39

Again, they had to bleeping close. Sorry guys, canceling my membership.

Pa
Review β„–40

Excellence selection of machines and cardio. Pilate and other related classes are really good. Yet the cleanliness has really become an issue. Machines are not cleaned, nor are the bathrooms kept up. Really need a lot of constant attention, yet staff is more content to just stay at the check in and chat amongst themselves. Could be actually working to keep the place up. Place is slipping as a result of the apathy.

Pa
Review β„–41

I love this gym. I have been to numerous LA Fitness locations and this one is by far my favorite. It has an excellent selection of both cardio and machines. The free weight area is ample and I have found this location to be my favorite. Be warned though, if sports is your thing this location lacks a basketball court.

vi
Review β„–42

Large and spacious. I go during off hours so its not busy at all. One thing though and this is just because Ive been spoiled in the past, is that they have elliptical machines that incline but no arm handles for movement, and they have some with moveable arm handles but they dont incline. Id like to see one with both features!

Br
Review β„–43

These guys are crooks. When you sign up you are forced to pay for 1st and last months. A day or 2 after I joined, I decided to run out my membership and switch to 24 Hr Fitness. These liars made me leave saying I dont get my last month. I went to another location and they honored what they sold me. Calling corporate today.

Da
Review β„–44

Theres plenty of parking, and the facility is generally clean. Cool area with Cross Fit equipment tires and plenty of different machines to switch up the routines on the body.

Be
Review β„–45

Do NOT buy a membership here. Tried to cancel my membership at the gym in person, the man behind the counter said it was cancelled but they have been charging me for six months without my knowledge.

Um
Review β„–46

It has had more than its fair share of renovations in a short period of time and it just looks a cut above the other LA fitness gyms nearby. The staff is friendly, the gym is usually clean, the only issue I have noticed is the paper towels not being restocked in the mens locker room now and then but thats about it.

B
Review β„–47

Overall I like this place its normally clean and the location is convenient for me, BUT the employees seem to lack common courtesy. They normally gather and converse in the front and the only interaction I get from them is when Im trying to workout and they need to sale a trainer. Its annoying and feels condescending.Also, at first, I thought the hours were good too, but now Im thinking I might join 24.The classes are pretty good I guess I only take them occasionally.

Ve
Review β„–48

Very clean and I like that people practice gym etiquette, no grunting or throwing down weights. A couple of weeks ago while I was in the women locker room a man walked in wearing lipstick and earrings he was non threatening but I was not comfortable getting undressed. I understand this is the sign of the times, just stating my experience..

Ro
Review β„–49

Great trainers (Beatriz), clean, and plenty of equipment even when its busy...

Na
Review β„–50

The staff are very helpful and friendly. The facility looked very clean with the equipment in nice condition.

Da
Review β„–51

Typical LA Fitness set up. Id say they have just the right amount of equipment, but of course all gyms can use more treadmills. Very clean. Only downside is entrance to the location is one way in/out. I wish they had a better way to make is easier to get in and out of the parking lot.

Ed
Review β„–52

(SEE UPDATE/EDIT BELOW)The Mens bathrooms are never clean. Also, the place is always messy. It is a nice gym, and with other gyms popping up, it isnt as busy anymore. Plus, ive been grandfathered in to a good monthly price and using whichever LA Fitness. But they could fix the messiness and bathroomEDIT 9/24/2020: Gyms are now open in Riverside County! and honestly, I feel like this gym has a whole new feel. With the whole Covid situation, they are keeping things much cleaner and limiting capacity. Plus a bottle of disinfectant with a rag for you to take around and clean before/ after using a machine. Ive always tried to stay clean because its a gym and you never know how dirty others are, but this helps. The crowds are much smaller, making workouts much more efficient as well. No wait on bench, squat racks, or any other machines. I know this wont last forever, but it is currently a much nicer feel to this gym and overall provides a better workout ethic.Oh, and the icing on the cake... They dont play any horrible music over the speakers. Its quiet and calming, and came in handy today when my headphones died.

Ri
Review β„–53

Big Gym vibe and Smell, but I like it. I wish there were more free weights available and racked, but whatevers. The Sauna is nice here, and its not co-ed. I like that. The Yoga is not Source status, but so far It makes the membership that much more valuable. This location is my favorite so far.

Er
Review β„–54

I mostly use their three-lane pool. Good place for a swim. Its almost never too crowded for me to hop in.

Co
Review β„–55

This is a great gym. It has a huge free weight section, plenty of squat racks, tons of machines, and a decent about of cables. If you cant get a great workout here, you have a problem. This gym has always been clean. In regards to the locker room, it is decently clean. This place is a gym and not a spa. You are dealing with a bunch of men sharing one space. It will get messy at times so deal with it. I have been going to this gym ever since it has opened. I believe this is the best LA Fitness location around.

Ka
Review β„–56

By far one of my favorite La Fitnesses! Redlands, Moreno Valley, & Hement can’t compete. Clean all the time, enough machinery & large open floor plan. Like it should be. Staff is extremely friendly too.

Da
Review β„–57

Great place to work out, they have a variety of machines and weights

Br
Review β„–58

While the equipment is good and the place is large, there seems to be a funky smell in the free weight section. I tried to push through and work out in there but I felt like I was getting nauseous so I left. This may be better now than it was, but Im not sure Ive never been back.

Ka
Review β„–59

Today was a one star rating. Got here at 730am place is closed, doesnt open until 8am. Really? gym not opening until 8am? Finally got in, place was a mess! The locker room was barely livable. Trashcans overflowing from the night before. Paper towels all over! Like extreme!

Jo
Review β„–60

Clean, open lay out, great customer service.

Ge
Review β„–61

LA Fitness is considered top of the line among fitness centers.

Ti
Review β„–62

The employees hassle you into joining and then don’t go over the contract. This is a very money hungry business. Never coming back to LA fitness switching my membership!

Br
Review β„–63

Love it here. I usually go in the afternoons because of my work schedule and it can get packed around 5 but they have alot of machines and equipment so I can definitely work out around the fuss.

Ka
Review β„–64

I have been coming to this gym for nearly six months now. The facility is nice but its dirty most of the times, especially the bathrooms

Th
Review β„–65

Ive been going here for over 2 years, never really had any problems; but boss this had just gotten ridiculous:1.) Cables have been taken away for about 5 months now, leaving only 2 cables for the entire gym population to use. When a friends fiancee made a call to Corporate, they basically told her to piss off and go to a different LA Fitness. That ALONE speaks to their customer service.2.) Tying into the loss of cables, now that almost every cable machine is stripped, it forces many others to congregate on one set of cables thus resulting in the only sets being subject to repair. It seems like every piece of equipment in this gym needs to be repaired at least once a week.3.) The gym is constantly a mess of weights all around the place, not only is it deplorable, but the fact that the tiny night shift girls have to go out of their way to clean up thousands of pounds of weights is childish and unsafe. Im pretty sure if these girls or myself hurt themselves due to the others inability to clean after themselves or lack of initiative on the staff end. I will be more than happy to pursue litigation against LA Fitness and whatever subsidiaries they possess.4.) Customer service is non-existent, PERIOD.5.) The only reason I and many others come here is due to convenience, down the street from my work, my partners come here for the same reason. But rest assured, once 24 opens up the street, LA will see not a single dime from me anymore.Im glad I talked down the GM (who has the demeanor and courtesy of a shady used car salesman) to lowering my premium to 20/month. I cant imagine being one of the other members getting screwed out of 34-40/monthly. This is ridiculous and one star gives these thugs too much credit.

Di
Review β„–66

I like this L.A. Fitness because its smaller,more comfortable than a bigger LAF.

Da
Review β„–67

Best LA fitness Ive ever been to....it is huge

Br
Review β„–68

Hey. The gym is mediocre but I got them down to $25 on the initial, and I was out the door, or rather hitting my back pretty tough this afternoon and able to use the club out of state for like 80 bucks...........Talk them down....I also use planet fitness and can see myself using both gyms in the future to aid me in ease of access to a gym. Well.. Forced into it since I signed the one year deal...Use the gym during non-peak hours if you want things clean.. (Wake up early or stay up late to get your money at the gym and you may find

Da
Review β„–69

La fitness on 7th and flower its the best thing ever happened to me

Je
Review β„–70

Well I am extremely happy that it is open, but you would think that after being closed for almost a year the nasty smells would have dissipated. Nope! Still stinks. Locker room smells horrible. The building needs air freshener.

Ed
Review β„–71

They were very nice and attentive to me until I relocated to another place and had to change my gym to a different franchise. When I came there in person to cancel my monthly transactions, they changed their attitude towards me and were really rude.

Ja
Review β„–72

Worst place to have a membership, when you want to cancel.. I canceled my membership IN PERSON! took the time to cancel in person, I got it in writing. Later, I am inquiring for prices and a MANAGER REINSTATES my account WITHOUT MY SIGNATURE OR APPROVAL!!!!!! LET ME MAKE THAT VERY CLEAR, I SIGNED NOTHING! I specifically requested this information to be written down before I made decision and without my permission... and I am responsible for this?

Mr
Review β„–73

Way better experience without the members trying to sell you memberships and their kidney.

NJ
Review β„–74

Absolutely the worst fitness facility I have ever visited. Nice amenities/New equipment doesnt make up for bad sales staff. My first visit the sales person told me they had a lot of racquetball leagues going on, but when I asked to see the league standings he couldnt provide me with that information; but they will be starting up in about 2 months. I returned 2 months later and still no racquetball leagues. I also asked if they had a guest pass policy/trial run; i.e. for 2 weeks and nothing. Lifetime Fitness in Minnesota and Tournament House in Riverside both offer nice guest pass options to try-it first before paying for a full membership.

Ar
Review β„–75

This is a great gym. Exactly how it should be. Great equipment, clean, weights mostly in the right place. Plenty of machines and free weights. You can tell management bust their butts to keep the gym clean and in order.

Ra
Review β„–76

Dislike the managers attitude, she seems not to care. After repeated time requesting hot water for the men showers it has only rising a few degrees, but not close to 130 F. Shower room floor are stain and dirty. lots of times the men lockers have been broken into.

Al
Review β„–77

This can be a great location.Just upgrade the equipment; its showing its age.Also, like many other locations, this location has added pilates and stretch programs.I dont care for them but the stretch area is right in the middle of everything and looks like a promo booth from a fair.I think they should just use a racket court like they did with the pilates.

Da
Review β„–78

Great place to work out the only knock opens to late on weekends

Ja
Review β„–79

This is my gym, theres lots of equipment to use and everyone is as nice as should be expected. The only thing I dont care for is the constant sales people walking around trying to sell personal training and the gym gets a little packed after 5pm during the week.

Mi
Review β„–80

It is a very clean and pleasant place to do exercises.πŸ‘

Jo
Review β„–81

Its way too packed and the sales people are liars. They gave me a free week pass and once i got there they said they could only give me 3 days. Then the sales guy moves his stuff and a big stack of free week passes fell out. Cant do business with people like this. Stay away from this place. They do the old bait and switch on you. Much better gyms around. I will never do business with LA fitness after what i went through a few days ago

Ro
Review β„–82

The facility is good. There places to do pullups/chinups, but no actual bars (3ft + long) to do pullups on, just the ones that have the different hand position short (approx. 10 inch) bars. Theyll do just fine.

Dw
Review β„–83

A great gym, everything you need they have it

Jo
Review β„–84

HORRIBLEbilling nightmareclueless employeesnice facilitybut dirty restrooms during weekend because of no cleaning services.poor management

Gi
Review β„–85

Joined for the classes. So far they have been terrible. Lots of times it is a sub because the teachers apparently cant be bothered to teach their classes or the instructors are new and dont know what they are doing or are super old school and the methods seem dated. Not to mention they dont even have bard but only hand weights even the YMCA equips their classes better. Disappointing and that isnt even going into the pushy sales staff. If I were you I might check out 24 hour fitness down the road. For now we are stuck with them because we have to make the initiation fee pay off.

Vi
Review β„–86

Everyone has a different experience of course, but there are common problems with this club in particular:Sales will bother anyone they can.Mens restroom is at times dangerously dirty.Good things:Large variety of equipment for cardio and strength training-11 year member

Je
Review β„–87

I aint neva been here before but good luck with your weight loss journey. Me? I just let the calories stack up and do their thang. Im headed to the 99 cent storeπŸ€™πŸΌ

Mo
Review β„–88

Great gym but the workers here are not polite. When me and my friends were there for workout one the the guy talked with us in unprofessional language even though we did not know him.

No
Review β„–89

Before contact promising everything after contact doing nothing, unfortunately I already paid for 3 years

Do
Review β„–90

Been coming here for half a year now. Right down to business...Its clean. Guy who cleans everyday, good job dude, yes youre noticed.The employees are chill and theyll help you with anything, they give you space.I have a fair deal with my membership because I dont want a universal deal to go to any LA fitness. Just THAT one since its close to my job. Youll see common faces here and there. Nobodys rude really. I like it a lot.

Ma
Review β„–91

Nice

Be
Review β„–92

Please do not believe any thing the sale person tells you. They say I can cancel the last month if I dont use it. But the true is they are not going to refund the last month. The salesperson just want you to sign up then you get $%&

Kr
Review β„–93

Great place to work out.

Jo
Review β„–94

I have never been to a gym that offered childcare and that makes it really convenient by eliminating one more excuse not to focus on my fitness. On top of that, it seems to be very professional, all of the CC staff are positive, competent and attentive individuals that I make me truly feel comfortable leaving my child the entire time I work out.The gym vibe here is great, there are all kinds of people here from different walks of life and everyones here to do work. No weird fitness show-offs trying to get attention like those youtube videos or comic standups mention. Everyone is staying in their own lane, focusing on their business and its really motivating to see people coming to the gym to actually get a focused workout. The way the machines are lined up is extremely intuitive, making it easy to find a workout for a particular muscle group. The floor staff are all friendly, helpful and willing to answer questions about machines.The free personal fitness trainer session helped me set a target for my goals, Jason K. provided me with the knowledge to quickly settle into an intense workout strategy. While the personal fitness trainer program is currently outside my budget, they did offer to work with the pricing and it was very reasonable. I feel that what they offered was well worth the money and I will definitely consider signing up in the future.So far so good!

Mi
Review β„–95

Great place to work out staff is very friendly. Great pool and Jacuzzi

Ty
Review β„–96

Should keep people posted on their hours during holidays. Shouldn’t have to call or go down to the gym to find out they’re closed

Ja
Review β„–97

Clean, easy to get around. Plenty of machines. No waiting.

Fr
Review β„–98

Love that I can get a great workout, swim my laps too! They also have Silver Sneakers!

An
Review β„–99

Absolutely addicted to this place...on the weekends very lite traffic and best time to relax in sauna and jacuzzy and the staff always accomodating and helpfulπŸ’ͺ

Π˜Ρ–
Review β„–100

Its an ok gym but the hours are very annoying. Im the type of person to go work out after work and thats around 10pm for me. But I want to work out every day. But because of the stupid hours, I can only work out 4 times a week (mon-Thursday). I would go to the 24 hour fitness but its always super busy since the one near by just opened. So Im stuck here tell that cools down. Also the sana is always either not working or out of order. They havent fixed the burnt out light in almost 6 months. Another reason why I go in the evening is because in the morning the personal trainers harass you into a workout routine with them for money....

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  • Address:3437 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
  • Phone:+1 951-231-2088
Categories
  • Gym
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–8pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:6am–8pm
  • Friday:6am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–8pm
  • Sunday:6am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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