The Scene
Despite its heart-of-Hollywood location, this gym's pretension factor is practically nil. Although you won't see made-up starlets on treadmills reading scripts, you might spot Denzel Washington or Tobey Maguire sweating it out on the indoor basketball courts. Staffers are friendly and encouraging, regardless of size, shape or lack of designer workout wear.
The Details
This ain't your father's YMCA; especially since its 1995 renovation. Full-service facilities and up-to-date equipment includes treadmills, elliptical trainers and stair climbers bearing state-of-the-art labels like Life Fitness and Hammer Strength. Gym-goers can also choose from a variety of classes, including boot camp, kickboxing, Spinning and several types of yoga. Other amenities include a lap pool, waist-high training pool, hot tub, two basketball courts, boxing area, racketball courts, quiet room for stretching, and a separate Spinning room. Locker rooms are fully equipped with showers and saunas, and a trained massage therapist awaits your knotted muscles.