Literally, I just got off the phone with Andrew Olson regarding using this LA Fitness location as a guest while visiting my family. (I grew up here and lived here for 29 yrs.) Andrew told me that because I'm not a local resident that I'm not allowed to use the 3 day guest pass. If I want to use the gym, I have to pay a $15 daily fee. I asked him if I could pay a pro-rated fee to work out for a week, he said that it's not offered and would have to buy a 1 mon. membership. Then, he went on to further say that they don't want out of town guests using their facility because we would be tying up the equipment meant for their regular members. Really???
I happen to teach at a national gym in New York and unfortunately, they don't have facilities in Phoenix. However, we welcome any and everyone to use our gym, equipment and take classes regardless of how long they're visiting. We also offer pro-rated deals for visitors. We want to encourage memberships and referrals.
I know that LA Fitness is expanding rapidly on the East Coast and when I return, I will be sure to discourage any friends and colleagues from joining this chain. This place is a joke.
I just called the YMCA at Christown on 17th Ave. They welcome out of town visitors AND you can purchase an unlimited week pass for $30.