LA Fitness Is Closing Gyms: See Complete List of Shuttered Locations for 2026
The chain’s owner is converting some shuttered gyms into Club Studio locations with boutique classes, multimillion-dollar renovations, and memberships starting at $149.
LA Fitness is closing gyms.
This year, more than 20 locations have closed. Elizabeth Lafontaine, director of research at the foot-traffic analytics firm Placer.ai, told Inc. that LA Fitness saw a decline in overall visits in 2026. However, she noted that the closures appear to be part of its new strategic focus.
That focus appears to include a more expensive brand. Fitness International, the private company that owns LA Fitness, is converting some of its gyms to Club Studio, a concept that combines boutique-style classes such as reformer Pilates, cycling, and boxing with a traditional gym floor.
Fitness International has reportedly said it wants
Fitness International has reportedly said it wants to grow Club Studio from about 20 locations to 50 within a year. Converting existing LA Fitness locations appears to be part of that plan.
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However, there are some key differences between the two brands.
LA Fitness memberships typically cost less than $50 a month. By comparison, Club Studio starts at $149 a month for one location and is $249 a month for nationwide access.
LA Fitness typically competes with other budget and midpriced chains. Club Studio is aimed at higher-end rivals such as Life Time and Equinox.
