Ladies First Fitness & Spa - Lancaster, California

Christine B.

Small gym and over booked classes.
When canceling, they charge you for the next month and $49 "maintenance fee".
Teachers are nice and try to create a good environment but their ever changing rules are always bothering them and their customers. Front desk ladies can be very cold and rude (there are always exceptions).

(Edit): I didn't "enjoyed" the environment. I don't like to be in an overcrowded room, I don't like to feel hot while working out. I don't enjoy being overcharged when I'm canceling a membership.

A'Tavia T.

I want to give it 5 stars, but so far as a new member I'm majorly disappointed. It's already a small gym, so less equipment is expected. However to be a small gym AND half of the machines are out of order or do not function properly is very upsetting. There are 2 stairmaster machines, one is out of order, the "working" one quite literally feels like you're riding a bike without a chain. There are 13 treadmills, 6 are out of order... So it's a fight for treadmills, especially if there's a morning class.

Also for it to be such a small gym it's not well looked after. I've seen trash left in the machines for days, equipment is often left out of place, towels aren't cleaned up, etc. A lot of the equipment and weights are worse for wear, and some of the weighted machines aren't properly weighted. I have to use double the weight on some machines than I normally would since they don’t work properly.

Luckily for me I have the student pass which is $155 for 3 months, so it's not a crazy loss. However, I wouldn’t pay the standard prices starting at $115 down + $40/month only for half of the machines to be out of order or not function properly.

My original review was in October 2024 I’m still a member in January 2025 & would definitely advise you just to go to planet fitness down the road for half the price and better machines.

UPDATE: January 2025
Shortly after I wrote my review the ladies first team reached out and told me they had plans to fix equipment. The week after I posted this review I was told the treadmills were fixed. They seemed to all have the out of order signs taken off, however most of them still are janky to this day. (So were they really fixed?) Still no updated stair master ladies, so if you do a lot of cardio go elsewhere. I still did renew my membership here out of convenience and NO MEN. It’s also nice to come to a gym early in the morning and the music isn’t blasting! But those are probably the main highlights.

A LOT of improvements need to be done especially for the price. Essentially with my $150/3 month plan I pay $50/ month without a down payment and it isn’t worth it at all. Again, wouldn’t dare have renewed if I had to sign into a different plan because the most expensive one is $75/month AND A $150 DOWN PAYMENT. Now that’s a scam. If you decide to still come here I’d ask about prepaid plans because the long term contracts are predatory and hard to get out of! Be aware.

Erika M.

Love the sauna & the classes! The gym is my happy place. It's the only time I get for myself, my getaway & my mind reset! So happy I joined I've tried a variety of classes but Kim's is my favorite! Your the Best Trainer Kim! You impact a lot of woman & you definitely impact me! Keep doing what you do Best!!! Only improvement I would suggest for the gym to get upgraded Matt's, put air in the balls, heavier weights for classes.

Brenda A.

I have been coming to Ladies First for about a year or so. I really like the fact that its an all women gym. Makes me feel more comfortable working out. I love the staff always so nice and friendly. Absolutely love the trainers Brittany, Carolee, Kim, Desiree and Audra. Love their classes! Unfortunately the reason I'm not giving a 5 star review is because there are things I completely dislike. All members have to book their classes. However there are members who do not book and say they do. Nothing is being done when classes get over filled. It makes the class less enjoyable. Certain classes get over filled and unfortunately the gym does NOT have enough equipment. The gym really needs to add more punching bags for Carolee's boxing class. We also need heavier weights for Kim's class. Last but not least the class floors are always so dirty. Definitely needs more maintenance. If these issues were fixed it would be a five star review.

Lacey B.

Ladies First is an awesome gym. The staff is kind and courteous. The trainers are amazing at teaching and pushing you to your limits. The classes are a blast, you are so busy you don't even realize an hour has passed. I really appreciate the variety of classes and the option to just work out on the gym floor.

Tyler G.

Overall a great gym. The missus really enjoys it and I feel comfortable with her going without being harassed. This would shoot up to five stars easily if the hours were better. Closing at noon on Friday and Saturday and completely closed on Sunday makes it frustrating to get a consistent workout schedule in. Opening an hour hour earlier would also be great but the weekend schedule is what needs the most work.

Lily

Love this gym. It’s a smaller version of LA fitness and In shape gyms. Plus I love that they have daycare for the kids. They have spinning classes and Pilates too. Got the VIP plan which includes the childcare and all classes plus they they have steam and sauna rooms. They are very clean on top of that. Only women! Happy I made the switch to them. They just need to add some massaging chairs and all set 😃.

RBalbuena 1.

Love the atmosphere and all the staff is super friendly. Kim’s glute camp is what keeps me going. Her energy is very contagious and is always motivating all the girls to do better for themselves. Love her personality and push she gives us to not only be fit but have a positive mentality.
Gym does need some love and heavier weights. Doesn’t seem like they want to keep it up to date unfortunately. But love to have an all girl gym here in the AV wish owner would show effort in trying to upkeep in for their consistent members.