From full-service gyms with pools and basketball courts to budget-friendly 24-hour access — Pembroke Pines has a fitness option for every goal and budget.
🏋️ Gyms
18445 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
A spacious, well-equipped LA Fitness location in western Pembroke Pines. Features: cardio deck, free weights, resistance machines, group fitness classes, indoor pool, basketball court, racquetball, sauna, and locker rooms. Pilates by LA Fitness available. Kid's Klub childcare on-site.
350 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
The central Pembroke Pines LA Fitness on University Drive — closer for residents in eastern and central PP. Similar full-service amenities: cardio, weights, group fitness, pool, basketball, and Pilates by LA Fitness.
9930 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
The budget-friendly fitness option in Pembroke Pines. 24-hour access (select days), cardio machines, strength equipment, and a welcoming "Judgment Free Zone" atmosphere. Black Card membership includes tanning, massage chairs, and access to all Planet Fitness locations.
A boutique alternative to big-box gyms. Infrared-heated sauna workouts including hot yoga, hot Pilates, hot cycle, hot barre, and HIIT. 24/7 access, virtual instructors, and a more private workout experience — you exercise in your own sauna pod. First session free.
LA Fitness memberships typically run $30–50/month with an annual fee. Planet Fitness starts at $10/month for the basic plan. Most gyms offer free day passes or trial periods — test them out before signing. February and September are often the best months for sign-up deals and waived initiation fees.
Big box gyms (LA Fitness, Planet Fitness) offer variety and value — pools, courts, classes, and equipment for one price. Specialty studios (HOTWORX, CrossFit boxes, boutique yoga) cost more per month but provide focused, guided workouts. Many Pembroke Pines residents mix both — a basic gym membership for daily workouts plus a class package at a specialty studio.
Water aerobics, Zumba, SilverSneakers info, and community exercise programs — all in our Community Fitness guide.
This is part of our Wellness collection — a lifestyle-focused guide to mind and body wellness in Pembroke Pines. Also explore our guides to yoga, Pilates and meditationand more.
Information on this page was compiled from public sources and business websites as of August 2026. Class schedules and availability change — confirm directly with each studio, gym, or practitioner before booking.
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LIPP Tips
LA Fitness on Pines Boulevard is the best-equipped gym in town — but timing is everything
LA Fitness has two Pembroke Pines locations (Pines Boulevard and North Flamingo Road), and the Pines Blvd location is the larger and better-equipped of the two. The sweet spot is 10 AM–3 PM weekdays when both the pre-work and post-work crowds are gone. Weekends anytime before 9 AM are manageable — after that, expect a wait for the squat racks. Balance gym work with yoga →
HOTWORX is 24/7 for a reason — South Florida schedules don't follow 9–5
HOTWORX Pembroke Pines West Pines is open 24 hours with infrared-heated saunas for yoga, Pilates, cycling, and HIIT. For shift workers, parents of young kids, or anyone who's ever said "I don't have time" — this solves the schedule problem. First session is free. The infrared heat hits differently than traditional hot yoga — it's drier and some people find it more tolerable. Try Pilates at HOTWORX →
Hydrate like you mean it — South Florida gyms demand twice the water you think you need
In Pembroke Pines' heat and humidity, even air-conditioned gyms dehydrate you faster than you realize. Drink 16–20 oz of water an hour before your workout, bring a full 32 oz bottle, and replenish with electrolytes after (not just water — you're sweating out salt in this climate). Every gym in town has water fountains, but coconut water from any local grocery store is nature's sports drink. More healthy living tips →
Whether you're a gym rat or just getting started — Pembroke Pines has a fitness option that fits.
