I have been coming here for eight years and watched the gym evolve over time - for good and bad.
When I first joined, there weren't many LA Fitness gyms around and the facility was pretty new and in very good shape. The clientele was mostly middle class professionals.
While gym has worked to keep pace with changing times and a growing user base by updating equipment and expanding the square footage of the facility, LA Fitness in general has become a bit too much of a gym for the masses. There is now one on about every corner in Phoenix. That isn't a bad problem in itself, but two side effects are: a gym that is too crowded for an enjoyable workout and a clientele that has become less desirable over time.
Overall LA Fitness is a great gym for the money and the beat option available in Ahwatukee unless you are willing to spend significantly more on a Lifetime Fitness membership experience.