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LA Fitness
1225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
Mon–Thu 5:00a–11:00p · Fri 5:00a–10:00p · Sat–Sun 8:00a–8:00p · from lafitness.com
Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
About this location
This LA Fitness South Loop is a full-service club at 1225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL. It's one of 942 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in Chicago. Its website gives its hours as open 5 AM–11 PM Mon–Thu, 5 AM–10 PM Fri, 8 AM–8 PM weekends. Its equipment on file are LA Fitness's standard loadout, not yet confirmed for this location — see “Typical for LA Fitness” below. The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
Description on file
Well-equipped big-box club with pool, courts and a large strength floor at an accessible price.
Other gyms nearby
More gyms in Chicago (942) →Typical for LA FitnessThe chain's standard amenities, equipment and training plan — not confirmed for this location.
Who this gym is for
People who want an all-in-one, convenient club for a mix of cardio, classes, pool time and general strength training—good for families, beginners to intermediate lifters, and anyone who values variety over specialization.
What to expect
Expect a busy, community gym vibe with a broad range of selectorized machines, plate-loaded pieces, free weights and cables, plus a pool, courts, sauna, locker rooms and ample parking; equipment depth covers most general programs though peak hours can feel crowded.
Less ideal for
Not ideal for competitive powerlifters, Olympic lifters, or those wanting boutique-level coaching and highly specialized programming.
This location: This location lists pool, sauna, basketball and group fitness.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
Cardio
Life Fitness, Precor
Selectorized Strength
Life Fitness
Plate-Loaded
Hammer Strength
Free Weights
Dumbbells, barbells, benches and racks.
Cable & Functional
Life Fitness
Indoor Cycling
Life Fitness
Mobility & Stretch
Stretch cages, mats and mobility tools.
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
What you can train here
~141 exercises across the chain's typical gearEach links to a full how-to with form, muscles worked and progressions.
Selectorized Strength
Free Weights
Cable & Functional
Indoor Cycling
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this chain typically has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Leg Press· Squat
- Machine Chest Press· Horizontal Push
- Seated Cable Row· Horizontal Pull
- Farmer's Carry· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Barbell Deadlift· Hinge
- Machine Shoulder Press· Vertical Push
- Lat Pulldown· Vertical Pull
- Treadmill Walking· Cardio
Day 3
Legs, arms & mobility
- Walking Lunge· Lunge
- Leg Extension· Isolation
- Seated Leg Curl· Isolation
- Dynamic Warm-Up· Mobility
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
Frequently asked
What are the hours at LA Fitness South Loop?
LA Fitness South Loop's website (lafitness.com) gives its hours as Mon–Thu 5:00a–11:00p · Fri 5:00a–10:00p · Sat–Sun 8:00a–8:00p. Confirm with the club before a first visit.
How much does LA Fitness South Loop cost?
Membership pricing isn't confirmed for this location yet. Request pricing through GymGuide and the club can respond with current rates.
What amenities does LA Fitness South Loop have?
LA Fitness South Loop lists Pool, Sauna, Group fitness, Personal training and Basketball. This isn't confirmed by the club yet — check before you go.
What equipment does LA Fitness South Loop have?
You can expect Cardio, Selectorized Strength, Plate-Loaded, Free Weights, Cable & Functional and Indoor Cycling and more. These reflect LA Fitness's standard loadout, not confirmed for this location — check with the club.
Where is LA Fitness South Loop located?
LA Fitness South Loop is at 1225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607.
Is LA Fitness South Loop a good fit for my training?
People who want an all-in-one, convenient club for a mix of cardio, classes, pool time and general strength training—good for families, beginners to intermediate lifters, and anyone who values variety over specialization.