I go to this gym because it is the only gym convenient to my house. I live in Mt. Washington and this is the closest, easiest to get to large gym in the area.
However, the gym itself is nothing special. The equipment is all fine and I've never had an issue with cleanliness, but there's just nothing that makes it exceptional and a few things that I wish were different:
1. It's pretty warm. I've only ever been in the summer as I'm a new member so maybe that's different in the winter, but I do wish it was cooler. The group exercise classes in particular are warm.
2. The class offerings are pretty slim. They do have a sign saying there hiring, so hopefully that changes.
3. Parking can be a nightmare depending on the time of day.
4. Some of the tvs on the treadmills/audio jacks don't work.
I do like that I can go to other LA Fitness locations with my membership. On the weekends or when I have more time, I will likely drive out to another location that has more to offer. My husband likes going to the other locations that have pools, which is a nice option to have compared to smaller gyms where you are forced to go to one location.
If you live in the South Side or Mt. Washington, I think this is the best option around. For me, one of the most important factors in a gym is convenience. For that reason, I'll stay a member until something better comes along.