GymAdapt: a lifting plan that fits an LA Fitness floor and gets heavier as you do
Pick your goal and days, tick what your club has (racks, benches, dumbbells, cables, plate-loaded machines). GymAdapt writes the plan, shows a video for every lift, and raises the weight when you are ready. Get GymAdapt free on the App Store →
A typical LA Fitness has a large free-weight area (dumbbells, barbells, benches and several squat racks), rows of selectorized and plate-loaded machines, cables, cardio, group classes and, at many clubs, a pool, basketball and racquetball. That is everything a lifter needs. The official app is a membership tool, so the plan and the tracking are up to you. Leaving LA Fitness instead? See how to cancel an LA Fitness membership.
What the LA Fitness Mobile app does, and what it does not
| Does | Does not |
|---|---|
| Mobile membership card and check-in | Write a lifting plan for your goal and days |
| Find clubs and group class times | Log sets, reps and weight over months |
| Book personal training; reserve racquetball or squash courts | Tell you when to add weight |
| Check-in history; membership card on Apple Watch | Show exercise demos for the weight floor |
LA Fitness Mobile on the App Store, checked October 24, 2026. Free; iPhone, with an Apple Watch card.
The best workout apps to use at LA Fitness
1. GymAdapt (our app)
Free: An AI-built plan for your goal, days, equipment and injuries; unlimited workouts; a video for every lift; full set logging; weights that adjust from what you log for your first 30 days; 25 AI coach messages in your first week, then 5 a week; 3 new AI plans in your first month, then 2 a month.
Paid: Pro is $4.99/month or $24.99/year with a 7-day free trial. It keeps your weights adjusting after the free 30 days, plus unlimited AI coaching and plans. Code TRYFREE01 gives a month of Pro free.
2. LA Fitness Mobile
Free: Free for members.
Paid: Personal training is priced by your club.
3. Hevy
Free: Unlimited logging, 4 routines, 3 months of charts, ads.
Paid: Pro $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime.
4. Fitbod
Free: A 7-day free trial.
Paid: $15.99/month or $95.99/year.
What a typical LA Fitness floor has
| Area | Usually there | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Free weights | Dumbbells, barbells, benches, several squat racks | Squats, presses, rows, Romanian deadlifts |
| Machines | Selectorized and plate-loaded rows of machines | Leg press, chest press, rows, leg curls |
| Cables | Cable stations and pulldowns | Pulldowns, cable rows, triceps, face pulls |
| Extras (many clubs) | Pool, basketball, racquetball, sauna and whirlpool | Conditioning and recovery days |
Equipment varies by club. Check your club page or walk the floor once before you start.
A 3-day LA Fitness workout plan
| Day | Exercises (3 x 8-12 unless noted) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 · Full body A | Barbell back squat 3 x 6-8 · flat dumbbell bench press · lat pulldown · dumbbell Romanian deadlift · cable crunch |
| Day 2 · Full body B | Plate-loaded leg press · seated cable row · machine shoulder press · lying leg curl · cable triceps pushdown |
| Day 3 · Full body C | Dumbbell walking lunge · incline barbell or dumbbell press · chest-supported row · hip thrust · dumbbell curl |
Train three non-consecutive days a week. Rest 2-3 minutes on the first lift, 1-2 minutes on the rest.
Want 4 days? Upper/lower at LA Fitness
| Day | Exercises |
|---|---|
| Upper A | Bench press 4 x 6-8 · barbell row 4 x 6-8 · seated dumbbell press 3 x 8-10 · lat pulldown 3 x 10-12 |
| Lower A | Squat 4 x 6-8 · Romanian deadlift 3 x 8-10 · leg press 3 x 10-12 · calf raise 3 x 12-15 |
| Upper B | Incline dumbbell press 4 x 8-10 · pull-up or assisted pull-up 4 x 6-10 · cable row 3 x 10-12 · lateral raise 3 x 12-15 |
| Lower B | Deadlift or trap-bar deadlift 3 x 5 · Bulgarian split squat 3 x 8-10 · leg curl 3 x 12 · leg extension 3 x 12 |
Example week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
How to progress
- Use the rep range. Start with a weight you can lift for the bottom of the range with good form.
- Add reps, then weight. When every set hits the top of the range, go up 2.5-5 lb (1-2.5 kg) next time.
- Stop 1-2 reps short of failure on most sets.
- Run it 6-8 weeks before changing exercises.
LA Fitness tips
- Racks fill up after work. Do your squat first, or swap to the leg press on busy evenings.
- Use the pool or court as your fourth day for easy conditioning instead of more lifting.
- Log every set so you know what to beat next time. Track your LA Fitness workouts in GymAdapt →
GymAdapt is free to start. Want Pro free for a month?
The free version gives you an AI-built plan and unlimited workouts. Code TRYFREE01 adds a full month of Pro: weights that adjust from what you log and unlimited coach chats.
Redeem the free month → Opens the App Store with the code filled in. iPhone only. GymAdapt is free to $24.99 a year: after the free month, Pro renews unless you cancel in Settings, and the free version stays yours either way.Questions people ask
What is the best workout app for LA Fitness?
Use the free LA Fitness Mobile app for check-in and bookings, and GymAdapt (our app) for the plan and weights: it builds around your club's equipment and progresses your lifts. Free to $24.99 a year; iPhone only.
Does the LA Fitness app have workouts?
The LA Fitness Mobile app is built for check-in, class schedules, court reservations and personal training bookings. It does not write a lifting plan or log your sets.
Does LA Fitness have squat racks?
Most LA Fitness clubs have several squat racks plus barbells, benches and dumbbells. Equipment varies by club.
What is a good LA Fitness workout plan for beginners?
Three full-body days a week: a squat or leg press, a press, a pull and a hip hinge each session, 3 sets of 8-12, adding weight when you hit 12 on every set.
Can I use the LA Fitness app on Apple Watch?
Yes, for your membership card and check-in history. For logging lifts, use a workout app on your phone.
A coach, not just a counter, free to start
GymAdapt builds your plan and raises your weights from what you log. Free to start; code TRYFREE01 adds a month of Pro.
Get GymAdapt on the App Store → Free to start. Pro is $4.99 a month or $24.99 a year (7-day free trial), or $59.99 once for lifetime. iPhone only. In English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Japanese.Sources
- LA Fitness Mobile on the App Store
- Checkbook: LA Fitness club listings (facilities)
- Powerlifting Technique: 24 Hour Fitness vs LA Fitness (equipment)
- SensAI: Hevy vs Strong 2026, verified prices and free-tier limits
- SensAI: Fitbod review 2026 ($15.99/mo, $95.99/yr)
- ACSM position stand: progression models in resistance training for healthy adults
