Heimat, L.A.'s New 75,000 Square-Foot Concept Fitness Club, Is a Wellness Enthusiast's Playground

Wellness enthusiasts will think they've died and gone to heaven when they step into Heimat, Hollywood Media District's new 75,000 square-foot fitness concept club from RSG Group.

For $350 a month plus a $300 initiation fee, the by-application center gives members access to five floors of fitness classes, a 7,000 square-feet free weight training space, a boutique spa, juice bar, a world-class restaurant, co-working and event space, rooftop with pool, jacuzzi, cabanas and an outdoor bar boasting panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills.

Heimat—which means 'the feeling of home' in German—transformed a 1930s industrial building in Hollywood into a palatial structure through thoughtfully sourced marble, woods, and custom forged metals among others. Raw concrete elements and original graffiti from French street artist, Mr. Brainwash and alike, strike a balance between high design and industrial edge.

Original murals on view were commissioned by emerging artists Albert Macias, Jessalyn Brooks, and Sophia Dherbecourt to elicit L.A.'s vibrant cultural topography. Interior design was done by Germany-based design studio INCO (floors one through three) and renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (floors four and five).

Taught by best-in-class instructors certified in the specific discipline they're teaching, all memberships will include bootcamp, reformer pilates, cycle, run, barre, boxing, dance cardio, TRX, and yoga (mat and hot). Classes built on the emerging methodology of Kinesis will also be available to help members who are focused on pre-hab and rehab training.  

The pilates studio features Elina reformers specially designed for Heimat and custom strength machines furnished by gym80, a Kinesis Studio furnished by Technogym with state-of-the-art Kinesis One equipment as well as a balance and flow studio for heated and non-heated yoga, barre, and mat pilates. Meditation, breathwork, myofascial release training, and sound baths with props by Manduka and Perform Better are also offered. 

After freshening up in the locker room, you might never leave. Marbled floors and countertops accented by hand-crafted wood paneling, custom brass fixtures, and greenery potted throughout are just a few reasons why. There's also a uni-sex relaxation room complete with Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Day Beds, surrounded by the silhouettes of tropical vegetation.

After getting in some work or a workout, head to Mother Tongue, Heimat's open-to-the-public restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Michael Mina. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the indoor-outdoor concept exudes eclectic minimalism vibes with bold coastal-inspired pastels. It seats up to 150 guests and adjacent to the terrace sits the pool and jacuzzi accented by daybeds and cabanas where members can chill out.

Heimat is open to Angelenos ages 21 and older. Find year-long membership here. Day passes are subject to availability and members receive two complimentary guest passes per year. Valet parking and membership options are available for an added fee. 

Heimat, 960 N. La Brea Ave, L.A., 90038; open from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily; (213) 319-7849