About
LA Fitness was founded in 1984 by its current executive management team. The company's strategy is to purchase and operate under-performing fitness clubs. Through the mid- 1990’s, the company grew its club portfolio both by acquiring and turning around existing clubs and by developing, opening and operating newly constructed properties. In 1995, LA Fitness designed and built a new 45,000-square-foot (4,200 m2) multipurpose health and fitness club that has become the company’s signature look. LA Fitness then expanded its in- house development efforts for additional prototype clubs. In 1998, with 12 proven prototype clubs in Southern California and Arizona, the company rapidly increased...