Sports Med/La

I just joined a month ago, and this place is addictive. Note: I am somewhat of a fitness junkie. I hit up yoga here twice a week, and I have found the quietest time of the day to do my personal workout in peace (not telling you what time THAT is). This is the place to be, if you're serious about working out and serious about paying the monthly.

This place is the worse gym that I have ever been too. And they have their people put up fake reviews to boost their declining image. The reviews on Google were really bad like 2 stars and they had that all taken down. This place over charges people and the people who work there are really rude. I suspect that they are related to the GM or owner. Five minutes after I quit, they started to call me. The calls went on for 2 weeks. The I started to get mail from them. In this economy, this place will be a Wall Mart in months. Save your money.

Ever feel like the health clubs in LA are a dime a dozen?? well, Sports Club LA and BH make you feel like you've joined a private gym that has the best amenities. not only is the equipment always the latest and greatest, but the support staff is amazing! the spa and food is pretty fantastic as well.... Sports Club LA is the way a gym should be!

The SCLA on Sepulveda has everything--top notch workout facility; professional trainers; beautiful spa; pool; basketball; racket sports; sundeck; great food--you really can't compare to any other fitness facility in the city.... and the people who work there are so nice from the valet parking attendants, housekeeping staff all the way to the management! It's just the best..worth every $$$

The Sports Club LA has everything you could ask for- more classes than you could dream of, private training, pilates, yoga- extremely clean work-out areas and locker rooms. There is also an amazing spa, salon, great restaurant and cafe. The spinning classes are amazing and the personal trainers are great. Whether you like to work out on your own, in a class or with a trainer you are sure to get a top notch work out here- everything is state of the art...

The staff is a bunch of lonely people looking for some kind of break, They seem desperate, like please help me, I need a life. Well help your-self by not being sooooo rude!!!!! Over-priced, Desperate people, who needs to go back to school, or the army.

I was a friend of a member and I thought the place was really cool. But soon after things got ugly. They treated my friend like S#&*@! And that's not cool! This place is over charging it's members and they know it. And the service here is bad for the price. Why don't they serve bottled water or towels? That's the only way that I would give this place 5 stars!

I have to say that since I signed up with Sports Club, I have never worked out so hard, the classes are interesting and the staff here is always helpful. I absolutely love the yoga classes, especially Erika, she is an inspiring teacher.

This place is over priced gym and the workout classes are the same as any other gym. This place is not fancy nor does it have friendly staff. The only people who gave this place good reviews are the ones who did not pay for the monthly dues. I see alot of reviews by guest and first time gym members. Take time to talk to the GM and see what bizarre comments come out of his mouth. If you complain about anything, he will tell you that you are not a good "Fit" for this gym. So I quit and filed a complaint and got a refund.

There are TONS of group exercise classes to choose from. When I tried the gym out for a week I went to their definitions class & basic indo-row, both I hadn't heard of before... They did not dissapoint. The instructors were nice & both had me sore the next day. I would also reccomend the Saturday morning Step class, the instructor Paul is hilarious (catches me up on the week's hollywood gossip & movie reviews) and offers variations to match any fitness level. Overall its the perfect place to bring your girlfriends for a group work out.

The staff do not communicate with the trainers and schdules for training times get conflicted. I was working out with a trainer for weeks when the management gave away my time slot to another member who threatened to quit. They even gave that member free sessions. Instead of apologizing for their scheduling error, they ignored me and dismissed me. They totally favored this other member. I was treated like a second class citizen. SO I quit!!! For $175 a month I would hope the Sports Club la install a scheduling program that works.

i'm a newer member to the club and thus far have no complaints. I go there to get my workout in and go. I haven't used all the facilities yet, but soon will and update my review if anthing changes.

Why they call themselves a 5 star health club is a wonder. The customer service is bad for the price they are charging per month. It's more of a self serve gym. And do not bother complaining to the GM-Ray..he'll just yell at you to leave the gym. Useless man! That's no way to talk to paying customers at $175 a month. But if you are rich with money to burn and a status seeker this is the definite place for you! All the bad reviews are true.

My husband and I decided that we needed to join an up scale gym and this was close by. We were terribly disappointed with the rude staff and membership personnel. We do not mind the high prices, but do not ever complain about anything....they just tell you not to join and leave.

This gym is supposed to be the best and most luxurious. So far that's far from it. The price per month is double most gyms and the customer service is non-existent. I am terribly dissappointed. Don't believe the hype.

I strongly recommend SportsMed Physical Therapy in West LA for anyone looking to receive the most amazing treatment/rehab. This is the BEST Physical Therapy office in LA! From the moment I walked in the door, the front staff was so nice and helpful. The therapist and their assistant were incredible. They both focused on me for the whole time I was there. DON MOY is awesome!! See him for aquatic therapy!!

i've worked out there a couple times. it's nice-does what it's supposed to do-serves as a place where you can go and work out. in fact, it is a pretty cool place to do so. but here's where it get's weird. the other reveiwers are getting a little too angry about their reviews. it's just a health club guys, calm down. it seems really simple to me...if you don't like working out there-go somewhere else. it looks like you might have anger managemnet issues. next you can search for a therapist. good luck.

We are hysterically laughing. The review directly below this one reads like a plant by Sports Club LA. As if it were copied and pasted from a brochure. Love how it insults other reviewers, too. That's always a red flag, i.e "I don't know what these complainers are talking about, etc etc." Hilarious. Wish Citysearch had a way to red flag when businesses write in their own reviews. Is this club so desperate for business they are reduced to trolling Citysearch, planting positive reviews for themself, and insulting other reviewers? People are no longer willing to pay exorbitant dues if they don't get value for their dollar. The club is not a sanctuary of luxury. It can be stressful, especially when the service is bad. We've never had anyone come around and offer a free cup of ice water (seriously, is this how the club is justifying its existence - free tap water?), but we're fine with our bottle of water. Also the trainers who gossip and ht on members. The reviewer who co... Read more

The Sports Club LA is the premiere fitness center in Los Angeles. The facility is simply amazing. They take great care of the place and it shows. Yes, it is a bit pricey (they just increased the dues again this year), but you get what you pay for. Staff is always attentive and courteous. The food offered at the restaurant and cafe is healthy and delicious. Most importantly, the fitness equipment is well-maintained and many units are always available. Sure, you can save some money going to a Ballys, but be prepared to wait hours for an available treadmill. There is an olympic size pool, a full basketball court with leagues available, racquetball courts, and even an open air paddle tennis court on the roof. The best part of the pool is they use some advanced filtration system instead of chlorine, so your eyes don't burn and you don't smell like pool the rest of the day. They even have attendants walking around the cardio machines offering ice water for free from their trays. They also of... Read more

This club is all hype. First of all, this is not the celebrity mecca the club makes itself out to be. If you are joining in hopes of spotting celebs left and right, you will be disappointed. Maybe long ago this gym was the place for the rich and famous. These days, the rich and famous go to private training gyms, or have gyms in their homes. It seems like the club gives free memberships to famous people so if the famous person shows up one time the club can say that person works out there. This gym is totally overpriced and they know it. Membership admitted the dues were too high and not competitive. My husband spoke with a membership salesperson who was so rude, unprofessional, and spaced out (Jessica?), she belonged at Bally's, not a club of this supposed stature. I'm pretty sure I was solicited to be a call girl at this club. By a "madam" or another call girl, not by a customer. It was way creepy. There are better clubs with younger, more fun people, and better pri... Read more

The previous 2 reviewers are sooo accurate. This club is so over. This club was great 20 years ago, although back then they were the only game in town. Now there are many clubs that are nicer and less expensive. Sports Club is definitely feeling the sting of competition because it has been promoting a no initiaion fee membership for months, whereas it used to charge a criminal $1200.00 Also, this is the first year this club hasn't raised its monthly dues. They are definitely in trouble. Many members have dropped this club because the quality has deteriorated while the price has kept going up. It is not worth it. One would think they'd improve customer service if they needed to increase membership. However, the customer service here is terrible by any standard, but especially for a club billing itself as, and justifying its high cost as, a "Five Star Club." The previous reviewer was correct about Ray, the manager. He doesn't care one whit about member input. Members don't l... Read more

Yes, they pour money into spiffing up the locker rooms and crowd the floor with the latest fad in new equipment, but this club is so not what it once was. Total haughty staff, from the stuck-up punks that handle the front desks, to the cleaning ladies who replenish the towels. The rates are $180 a month now (plus a huge initiation fee) but this club has only gone downhill. It's large, cold, impersonal and doesn't feel the least bit "special", for all the glitz it puts out there. This large club does offer a number of diverse workout options -- but it feels as though one gets a workout just to getting to the top floor where the treadmills, elliptical, stair-steppers, etc. are situated. And, so many of the "fabulous" members of this gym think they are above the "no cell phone" rule, and that yak loudly and endlessly away, oblivious to other members. Unless you really need to have every option from an Olympic sized pool, several racquetball courts, and a full basketball court -- there ar... Read more

There is a big problem at SportsClub L.A. There customer service is terrible. Besides the treadmills which they keep running but if something else comes up and you take the initiative to say something forget it being taken care of. First you tell the people at the club that walk around looking like they could handle the problem and get it done. But then you sorely disappointed. Then you find out who the bigger person of authority is to handle the problem and then the general manager of this operation treats you like a second class customer. Ray is the type of person that should not be in his position when he ignores the clients that belong to the gym and that are paying his paycheck and are keeping Sports Club L.A. running. Your phone calls get screened like you would'nt believe. Your a member and your getting screened or you can't get to the general manager. Good luck to them but they aren't getting my pretty penny anymore. When customer service gets like this I will take my business ... Read more

Club is great, the equipment is good, the crowd is friendly. The personal trainers are very qualified and the locker rooms are clean. I have been to many luxury gyms but this one is a good one. I enjoy going there everyday except after 7pm thats when everything pretty much dies down. I would give this club overall a 5 but there are a few things that I am not happy about: they need more classes for men and the fact that when i go there it feels like its an ASIAN REDLIGHT DISTRICT, what a shame for such a nice club. Report it if an Asian girl (prostitutee) offers you sex/ual services while you are working out, not an unusual thing. I am a married men and even if I wasnt the last thing I would like to see is a gym full of Asian , low life, undercover adult workers.

I joined two years ago. The staff calls you by name every time you walk in the door, the store has the entire Stella McCartney workout-wear collection, and the cafe has the best paninis. All that before you make it to the fitness floor!! Oh- and I worked out next to Jessica Alba last week...

The Scene Whoever coined the phrase, "so L.A.," was probably referring to this luxury health club. Where else but Los Angeles would people spend big bucks to get in shape, yet use valet parking to avoid a walk to the parking lot? And who can afford such sweat-inducing luxuries? Tom Cruise, Madonna and Arnold Schwarzenegger, to name a few. The Details Taking up 100,000 square feet, this behemoth facility provides state-of-the-art training equipment, including Cybex, Hammer Strength and Icarian. There are 65 trainers on staff, and a FitLab center for personal health assessments. As far as classes, the schedule is filled with Pilates, Spinning, yoga and boxing. Other activities include full-court basketball and volleyball, squash, paddle tennis, swimming and golf. There's also a salon, a cafe, sundeck, steam room and sauna, as well as car washes, shoe shining and, of course, valet parking.

This is by far the nicest gym I have ever been to in California. I was a member for years and recently switched to Equinox because it is closer to my house, but I miss Sports Club. It's better than any hotel spa I have ever visited, and I travel alot. The facilities have to be seen to be believed. Almost perfect. Some people feel it;s too big, but I love that. You always have room and a free spot. The only minus is the 1980's decor and color scheme. Where else can you see, in the flesh, Michael Bergin in a towel, John Travolta in the steam room and Sporty Spice on the treadmill? Fun and a great workout to boot!

One of the best gyms in the area. They offer a lot of services on top of having a state of the art gym.

This club is really as good of a gym as you are going to find. You'll like the Sports Club LA if you're wanting to be in more of a spa/resort than a gym. This place doesn't smell like a gym...and it looks like a nice hotel.