On Friday, Feb. 20, L.A. Fitness opened a 55,000 square foot Signature Sports Club in Ballard Blocks, it's 16th club in the Puget Sound.

The Irvine, Calif. based chain is one of several new franchise businesses coming to the new Ballard Blocks development, including a Trader Joe's, reported to open March 6, and a Chipotle Mexican Grill.

L.A. Fitness currently operates more than 285 clubs in 25 states and Canada, according to the company.

The club will feature full court basketball, a three-lane lap pool, a whirlpool, locker rooms, with separate studios for aerobic and stationary bike classes. It will also have 100 pieces of cardio equipment, 80 circuit training machines and free weight areas.

Yoga and aerobics classes will be offered and child-care is available.