Founded in 1984, LA Fitness's initial strategy was to purchase and operate under-performing fitness clubs. Through the mid-1990’s, the company expanded its club portfolio both by acquiring and turning around existing fitness clubs and by developing, opening and operating newly gyms.

In 1995, LA Fitness designed and built a new multipurpose health and fitness club that has become the company’s signature model. This prototypical design starts with the strength and cardio equipment, free weights and group exercise room that are found in most fitness centers and adds a swimming pool and court sports (basketball and racquetball in most locations) to offer LA Fitness members a wider variety of workout options.

LA Fitness is a health club chain with over 500 clubs and millions of members across the United States and Canada.