One member says it plainly: "Although I am overweight I have never felt judged by the trim and slim ladies." That single line, from an August 2019 review, tells you what Ladies First is selling better than the 4.7 average does. This is a women-only gym in Lancaster, California, and the thing people keep coming back to describe isn't the equipment. It's feeling comfortable enough to keep showing up.
What this place actually is
Ladies First Fitness & Spa is a women's gym and spa on 10th Street West. Google files it under "sports_activity_location" and "service." Reviews mention classes, boxing, front-desk staff, and a spa side. If you're a man looking for a gym, this one isn't for you, and that's the whole point of the model, not an oversight.
The relationships are the evidence
Read the loyalty in these reviews and note the dates. One member wrote in June 2019, "I have been going to Ladies First since year 2007." Another, from September 2019: "I've been coming here since 2013 and I wouldn't trade it for any other gym." Those aren't first-week impressions. When people describe more than a decade at one gym, that's a stronger signal than any opening-week rave, because they've had years of reasons to leave and haven't.
Where do the voices agree? Staff friendliness comes up in nearly every review. "The front desk staff are kind and caring." "The staff is always friendly." "The staff is very helpful, they are willing to help if you have any questions on how to use the equipment." Cleanliness is the second theme: "The gym is clean," "beautiful and clean." And the women-only environment is the third, repeated as the reason members feel comfortable.
An unusual detail worth flagging
One reviewer noticed something specific: "I appreciate that they do not use artificial air fresheners and plug-ins... Instead of the chemical air fresheners, they use essential oils diffusers." That's a concrete, checkable detail from a single voice, so treat it as one person's observation rather than a house guarantee. But it's the kind of specific that reads as real experience, not filler.
What the average measures
At 4.7 across 83 ratings, this is a solid sample and the words back the number. The visible written reviews are all five stars and lean hard on comfort, staff, and cleanliness. If quieter ratings are pulling the average below a perfect five, none of the surfaced text explains why, so I'd ask around in person about the less-visible experiences.
What's missing
No review states a membership price, a class schedule, or spa pricing. For a gym-plus-spa, that's a real gap you'll want filled before joining. Call +1 800-518-1418.
Who it's not for
Men, obviously. Beyond that, if you want a hardcore barbell or CrossFit environment, the reviews describe classes and a welcoming general-fitness floor, not a powerlifting focus.
FAQ
Is Ladies First women-only?
Yes. Multiple reviewers describe it as a women's gym where they feel comfortable being "surrounded by women."
How long have members stayed?
Reviews include a member since 2007 and another since 2013, so long-term retention is a recurring theme in the feedback.
What does membership cost?
No review lists a price for the gym or the spa. Contact the gym directly for current rates and class schedules.