24 Hour Fitness — Local services in Lake Forest

I joined this gym in 2023, was super out of shape after some health stuff. It is a busy gym but never busy enough to have to wait for machines. Staff are nice and kept things working and clean. I did mostly cardio and a little machine weights in 2023 and later in 2024 i started doing BODYPUMP, a group class that was led at first by Jacqui and later by Maggie. I’m 52 yr old single mom and had some health and back problems stuff during covid never thought i’d fit some clothes again but doing Maggie’s BodyPump class religiously with some friends has completely changed my body composition and I am fitting into cute clothes and feeling like a rockstar. I have tried bodypump at other gyms with other teachers and the class is always good but Maggie gives it so much energy, she’s great. I was reluctant to write this because the class fills up as soon as you can sign up for it but it’s been so great for my health that it doesn’t feel right to gatekeep it. Maggie teaches two days a week at this gym, it’s not even the closest 24hr fitness gym my house and complicates my kid pickup a bit but i’d drive anywhere and wake up at the crack of dawn early if she had more classes scheduled at any gym in the area. The gym itself is well laid out but the real gem that sets it apart for me and keeps me consistent is Maggie’s bodypump. I bought a body composition scale and use it daily, i don’t really watch pounds much anymore. if you’re going to start working out at 24 hr fitness or anywhere, especially if you are starting to lift weights on your own or with Bodypump or a similar class i highly recommend tracking body composition from day one. My scale doesn’t always budge in pounds but the muscle mass increases are so much better. i’m hooked and can’t recommend this gym and maggie’s...

Been going here for over a year. It's a smaller one, compared to other gyms in the network, and the swimming pool looks and smells like it was last renovated back in the 80s (I'm not the squeamish type but this one got me there.) As with all 24 hours gyms it has 15 always empty treadmills (except for the peak hours) and 1 to 2 of those machines/areas/handles that are consistently taken throughout the whole day (I bet you know which ones.)

The only major issue I have with this location is that it has only 3 sets of 12 and 15 lb dumbbells for the whole gym, and they are almost always taken because it's such a common weight for people to use, unlike that whole display rack of ultra high loads.

The ratio of benches to bikes in the upstairs balcony area should also let you know that if you are not a beginner and don't have time to work out at 5 am (noon to 3 is also busy-ish) you'll eventually get frustrated with the lack of very simple and cheap equipment all while having to constantly modify your routine because someone is chilling on the machine for couple minutes straight staring at their phone (hey I'm resting between sets and I have two more left.) Here employees are not paid enough to enforce etiquette, but you do pay enough to deserve service. So unless it's the most convenient location, opt out for a less commercial gym. It's not bad, but it's...

My fitness journey has been a rollercoaster throughout the various seasons of my life. Some eras yielded great results by way of discipline and dedication, while other points were the byproduct of lethargy and laziness. In my quest to achieve consistency within this journey, the 24 Hour Fitness in Foothill Ranch has provided excellent support. It is a comprehensive facility, containing a variety of options for patrons at all levels of health and wellness as well as a team focused on aiding everyone achieve their goals — with one team member in particular going above and beyond the call of duty.

Daniel, throughout my time at 24, has displayed nothing short of professionalism and poise in every interaction. From operating the front desk to welcoming/hosting onboarding patrons, he consistently upholds himself to an exceptional standard, one that honors the organization’s culture while simultaneously embedding his individuality. Candidly speaking, I’m not sure that I would be as satisfied in my health and wellness journey if it weren’t for Daniel, as his passion for supporting all in pursuit of their fitness (in my humble opinion) elevates the consumer experience. His consistency in providing quality service is remarkable, and inspires folks like me to approach exercise with the...