CrossFit Atr

I have been to a few CrossFit gyms in San Diego, and Crossfit ATR is by far the best. From the staff to the people, it’s just a great place all around. A few months after joining, I got pregnant and worked out until days before I delivered. The trainers helped create special workouts for me both during pregnancy and postpartum. 4 months later, I’m right back in shape and credit them a lot for all of the special help.

Being a trainer myself I def shopped around for the perfect box… the things I kept in mind the were what was in my area, could fit in the budget but most importantly the demonstration of correct technique & what i would get outside of that one hour class. The coaches don’t tell you what do but why you’re doing it. Arturo Tom and Manny they are nothing short of amazing full of experience and knowledge. Everyday/​week I’m constantly being challenged and learning new things to make me a better athlete. I’ve never felt more in tune with my body in my life. ATR is a family you well never meet anything but the most friendliest and encouraging members. Coming to class is definitely the highlight of my day. I’ve been a member for about 3 month but looking forward to the progress I’ll make in the years to come! *** only compliant is that the mobility classes don’t work around MY schedule. I managed to hit one and in just one class learned so much about my problematic areas (hips & shoulders) from Shane. Case in point you cant go wrong here great for everyone!

I highly recommend Crossfit ATR to people of all skill levels! When I started I knew pretty much nothing about crossfit but your first week they take the time to go over the basic movements and make sure you are doing them correctly. Everyone is super friendly and the members are all on different skill levels. If you are just starting no need to worry and if you’ve been doing it for a while and like a challenge there are plenty of people to compete with! :) The coaches are great about catching any errors in your technique and encouraging you to push yourself. They are really good about explaining the workouts and are patient with people like me who still have trouble remembering what some of the movements are! :) On top of all that, crossfit is a great workout and good way to get or stay in shape!

Crossfit ATR
San Diego Kearny Mesa
March 2014 — September 2014
Five Stars
This place is not a gym, it’s a community of people with likeminded goal: get fit and have fun doing it. This was my first crossfit gym membership and everything that I have experienced before and after has paled by comparison. I currently live in New York City and the gyms here are awful.
Facility:
it’s large warehouse space with plenty of room to workout. There are over 10 places to squat, way too many pull-​up bars of various heights, more ropes and rings than the majority and plenty of great amenities such as lockers, four individual showers, and probably more recent additions.
Staff:
Owner Tom Hill is very hands on. He checked up on me weekly to make sure I was adjusting and meeting my goals. He helped me with my diet plan. He also invited on multiple occasions to his house to watch UFC fight, play pool or poker, etc. he is genuine person who wants to build a community rather than make money.
Coach Arturo was my exclusive coach for the 6 am session. He was there every morning and provided me with an amazing comprehensive training program that I truly miss. He knew my strengths, weakness, and could replicate how I do each of my lifts.
Coach Manny is aggressive, assertive, and cares so much that it can be intimidating. However, once you get past his harsh exterior you will realize that he will push you beyond what you thought was possible.
Community:
Every member is supportive, encouraging, and friends. They will cheer you when you are first to finish and erupt when you are the last. We would all hang out inside and outside of the gym. baseball games, concerts, competition, rock climbing, and many other things. I have seen these people in a year but we still keep in touch over text and social media.
Overall, it’s amazing.

Once you come to this box you won’t go anywhere else. Someone from ATR always seems to be on the podium, that’s how hard they train you here! The coaches here are friendly and always helpful. If you enjoy lifting heavy weights and want to be in a great atmosphere, this is the place to be. Come check it out!

I lost my Crossfit virginity to ATR… thank you Tom, Manny, and Arturo. You guys are pimps.
Seriously, these three guys make horrendous, excruciating, breathtaking pain an addiction that transforms your mental toughness to another level, and it’s fun. The first day I walked in I got nothing but good vibes and felt very welcome. Everyone is really helpful, no douchebags or anything to be afraid of. These guys know what the hell they are doing and provide a fun and positive atmosphere for all ages and levels of fitness. They offer tons of classes throughout the day, Oly class, personal fitness, nutrition plans, etc. This is a full service gym that’s very competitive in price when compared to other affiliates. I highly recommend.
*Get off your ass and check it out!

Best crossfit gym in San Diego for sure, hands down! I love this place ever since when I lived in FL and used to check on their awesome Wods now Im part of them! lol :-) Amazing & professional instructors that are willing to teach you whatever you need to succeed!
You need to check it out asap! This box is an ‘eye candy’ indeed! :-)
TY!

I’d found CrossFit ATR after reading tons of reviews and visiting a number of gyms. What is immediately evident is the pride in the facility by its owner Tom and the coaching staff. The equipment is premier and everything is kept clean, which is rare for any gym. Most importantly, the coaches at ATR are incredible. Any gym will say that it’s «results oriented», but I’ve never seen a staff that is as supportive and informative as ATR’s. The focus of the gym’s coaches is establishing a proper foundation and teaching techniques that best allow for the achieve of long term (and short term) goals.
Equipment, facility and staff completely aside, the people that go to this gym are incredible. My biggest hesitation in giving CrossFit a try was that I always liked going solo in my workouts, but now I couldn’t imagine going back to that. No matter the time or day, the people are amazing and 100% supportive. I actually enjoy getting up to go to the 6am class and look forward to it every day.
If you’re looking for a great challenge and to continually improve, look no further, this is your place. ATR is a great gym with great people and I’ve not once regretted the decision to give it a try.

My Top Reasons for Choosing CrossFit ATR:
1. CrossFit ATR is the right place for beginners as well as intermediate to expert crosfitters. There are 3 different levels of classes. I attend Level 1 — which is perfect for me as a crossfit newbie. In this class, they take the time to review and re-​review the movements. For those that are more advanced or are at the competition level, there are Level 2 and 3 classes.
3. The coaching staff is incredible. They are knowledgeable and passionate about not only Crossfit, but also Olympic lifting, mobility, nutrition and yoga. They teach and stress proper form and safety, and they are extremely supportive.
2. CrossFit ATR offers yoga, mobility, and Olympic Lifting classes.
4. Crossfit classes at each level are offered multiple times throughout the day.
5. The facility is beautiful and well-​kept. CrossFit ATR has top notch equipment as well as individual bathrooms with showers.
6. The gym has open hours 6 AM — until 8 PM during the week and 9 AM — 12 PM on Saturday.
7. The members are friendly, welcoming and most importantly FUN.

I joined CrossFit ATR about three months ago, having never done a CrossFit workout, though I have a background in competitive sports — as well as the injuries that go with rigorous training. The Foundations program, which comprises three classes on fundamental technique and skills, introduced me to a whole new way of training. More importantly, the coaches at ATR drill the newest members on proper form and scaling in these Foundations classes — not something you get at every CrossFit box, from what I understand.
The Foundations program ends with a mandatory mobility class taught by the resident sports massage therapist/​mobility guru. I cannot emphasize enough how big a difference the mobility component has enhanced my athletic performance, especially since the mobility coach teaches members various methods for self-​care.
CrossFit as a sport may not be for everyone, as has been well documented in the media. Nevertheless, for those who are curious, for those who use CrossFit as an intense cross training tool, and for those more experienced CrossFitters looking to improve their technique and step up their game, the coaches, the clean and well-​equipped facility, and the positive atmosphere created by one’s fellow members make CrossFit ATR an ideal place to pursue one’s fitness objectives.

I found this gym few weeks after opening — first of all this gym has nice design and best looker room and clean nice bathrooms with showers. This gym has professional certified trainers who take you through foundation — so you ready for doing CrossFit CORRECTLY! — which some other gyms don’t do. There you feel like in a big family — everybody is friendly and doing a lot of activity outside the gym — so you keep it up healthy lifestyle with likeminded individuals. And everybody knows and loves little lucky charm — Kaden — who is the youngest crossfit baby there:)

This is a GREAT BOX!
My 1^st experience with this box was about a month ago when they hosted a competition that my company was a sponsor at and I was immediately impressed with facility. During the competition I wasnt able to really get a great feel for this box so myself and 4 friends decided to do a «drop in» at it 2 weeks ago.
The first thing you’ll notice about crossfit ATR is the beauty of the box, amazing murals cover the walls, it has a huge beautiful rig, and PLENTY of equipment, so they are stocked for whatever you want to get into.
As we met the coaches all were obviously very knowledgeable and had a great emphasis on technique & form which is great. The atmosphere here is also very welcoming with a very good vibe & friendly members. My friends & I had a great drop in experience & would highly recommend this box to anyone doing a travel wod or any local people looking for a very solid box!
Thanks for the great experience & treating us so well, was a hell of a good wod!

CrossFit ATR is unlike any other gym I have been too. This gym and its coaches make you want to come workout. With highly professional and qualified coaches you are guaranteed the results you want. This gym offers more than most with Crossfit, Evolution, Foundational Classes, Oly lifting, Mobility, Yoga and a nutritional plan custom to fit in with your lifestyle, yet still be effective. If you are just looking to get started in Crossfit this gym is the place to come. Not only will the coaches work one on one with you to ensure you have the proper form and technique to properly do the movements but they will also work with you based on your bodys ability. All the members are very welcoming as well. CrossFit ATR is more than a gym its a family. One of the highlights of this gym is They offer full bathroom amenities with private showers in each bathroom, so you can come work out and then get ready to go straight to work or school which makes working out very convenient for those of us with busy schedules. Tom, who is the owner, has done an exceptional job making this gym stand out from any other San Diego gym. You have not experienced being part of a gym until you have become a part of CrossFit ATR!!! You must experience it for yourself… Hope to see you at CrossFit ATR!!!

There is nothing more I can say that hasn’t been said before me! Hands down, this is my favorite CrossFit gym. The facility is amazing and clean, and the trainers are fantastic, all of which is a direct reflection of the owner Tom Hill. The staff are all incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and while I am the world’s hugest whiner I have never once felt like they are growing impatient with me. The trainers are continuously helping me improve my form and pushing me to better myself every day. They’re awesome!
I could probably ramble on forever about how much I love this place and the people in it, but trust me, just go check it out yourself. Tom has the cheapest drop in fee in San Diego, which is yet another incentive to come check out ATR :)

When my wife and I decided to do CrossFit we visited several in our area. Once we walked in for a visit and met Tom and his staff we knew this is where we would be going. We have only been going for three months now and it is a place where we will stay for a long time. All the coaches are willing to help you and make you feel comfortable. There is nothing that Arturo, Manny, Chris, Andrea and Tom aren’t willing to help you with. They are what makes this place fun to go to along with all the great people who love CrossFit and workout here. And all the equipment is Top Notch with plenty of space in every class to get in one of ATR’s killer workouts. Glad we chose CrossFit ATR.

Just started here but already loving everything about CrossFit… I was SO nervous and Tom, the owner, put me at ease… Everyone is super friendly and welcoming!

If you’ve ever wanted to try CrossFit and were always intimidated by it, this is THE box to go to. Why? There are numerous reasons why but let me break it down to the main sticking points:
1. The owner: Tom is wonderful! Super nice and knowledgeable, AND he cares. He really wants people to succeed and you can tell that the success of his gym members really makes him proud. He is very approachable and any one of us members can just come up to him and ask questions or give him feedback without having to give it a second thought. This gym is his baby and he treats all of his members well, be it new or old.
2. The coaches: Talk about a great group of people! They love to teach and they know wtf they are talking about! I believe there are currently 6 of them at ATR (including Tom). Arturo, Manny, Shane, Chris, and Andrea. In addition to their knowledge of CrossFit/​Oly lifting, they are also very focused on doing the movements SAFELY. So you know that when you’re training at this gym, you will be doing the movements right and you will constantly be progressing, safely! Shane teaches the Oly Class and he is also the mobility coach… any mobility probs? Talk to him! Also, do you have any pre-​existing injuries? No sweat, the coaches are totally great at modifying the WOD for you so that you can still get an amazing workout!
I am a loyal Arturo minion, and I personally believe that if it wasn’t for him, I would definitely not be where I am in this fitness journey (I started from square one). I cannot spit out enough praises about this guy. And yes, he will ALWAYS tell you to squat below parallel. Can’t do that? Talk to Shane, he’ll get you there! :)
3. The members: there’s no denying it, we’re a bunch of pretty cool people! No matter what class time you show up to, rest assured that you will meet friendly and welcoming individuals. You can see that people love going to this gym and that they, just like the coaches and owner, are super supportive of everyone and their goals. Trust me, you’ll make a gym buddy or two at this place. You will see a bunch of us hanging around either before or after class, mobilizing or shootin’ the breeze. We put in work during the WODs and joke around after it.
I should mention that there is a wide age range in this gym, from the young bucks, the grown and sexy, and the finely aged ladies and gens. You will workout alongside some of them or some you will see come in for one-​on-​one sessions.
If you ever make it to the 6am or 9am class come and say hi, but only after the warm up… I take a while to wake up.
Like all the other reviewers have mentioned, the equipment is top notch, the showers are great, and the facility is SUPER CLEAN (we gotta keep it that way, or else we all get burpee penalties…) If you’ve ever played with the idea of getting fit, don’t hesitate to check out Evolution ATR!

Evolution — ATR is the best place to come and get fit. This place is better than a large gym. The equipment is up to date and there’s plenty of it so you’ll never have to wait or work in with others. The staff knows you after the first day along with the owner and are truly interested in what it is that you want to accomplish. It feels like a family in there and all of the people I ran into there are also friendly. It’s a great change of pace from the standard gym scene. The other reviews are right on the money so I won’t repeat what they already said, although I really can’t stress how awesome the bathrooms are! They even sell random hygiene items in case you have forgotten yours. If you appreciate details, you will appreciate this place.
I took two classes here on my first visit:
Yoga 1.5 by Emily.
This truly was the best beginners yoga class I have ever attended. The studio is awesome and the individual attention was subtle and effective. The room is heated but it wasn’t hot (it does get hot in the more advanced classes). The lighting is perfect and you really do disappear in this room and you don’t even notice what’s going on outside. Another first was the application of various oils (optional) during the workout. Emily is very friendly and you can tell she loves what she does.
Foundations by Tom
Although this class is designed for beginners, at one point, I truly thought I was going to be the first to sign the banner! I had some issues with technique and Tom was there to help me out without making me feel out of place. If you want to get into crossfit and are a bit tentative for whatever reason, this is the perfect class for you! Non-​intimidating and you truly feel like you have improved yourself. I’ll be back for a few more technique classes and then on to the more advanced stuff.
So, after attending two trial classes and hanging out for a little bit and observing the staff and patrons I have to say that my first impression of Evolution — ATR is that it’s a friendly, personal, professional, immaculately clean, and phenomenal place to workout. The very best part of it… After all was said and done, I wasn’t talked to once about money or pressured to sign up! I didn’t have to give them my license, birth certificate, first born kid or anything. They know I’ll be back.
Great job to Tom and his staff for creating such an amazing establishment!

I love All-​Inclusives; especially in regards to working out. That’s something nearly impossible to find in the SD area, however… until now. Let me start off by saying that I have been around the block with gyms and trainers in the SD area. I’ve tried it all. Nothing compares to Crossfit ATR. I’m giving 5 stars here because it really is «as good as it gets». Here’s why:
NO intimidation when I walk in. It feels like a family in there. I’m always greeted with a smile. You will not feel pressured, but rather just plain motivated and inspired.
Tom Hill– the trainer behind it all has put his passion into play here. You can tell he truly cares about getting you the results that you’re looking for. No judging, he’s patient, positive, and he tells it to you straight. He will literally give you one on one attention with a PLAN. Oh, and he’s the only trainer who’s made me want to puke and I consider this a huge compliment. There’s nothing worse than spending time, energy, and money on a mediocre workout that doesn’t challenge you.
I’d also like to mention how awesome the other teachers there are, too. With all the sports I’ve played since youth, I can honestly say that Arturo is the best coach I’ve ever had… crème de la crème.
The facility in general is beautiful. The bathrooms– wow. They’re nicer than mine and that says a lot. Each one is custom built with its own shower. It’s also probably one of the biggest boxes I’ve seen, all with quality equipment. Plenty of parking, it’s spread out, close to the freeways, and not a detail’s been overlooked.
The classes– here’s where it gets good. They offer it all under one roof with student/​teacher/​military discounts. Although you’re always welcome to workout on your own, there’s Crossfit, Evolution classes that don’t usually include the Olympic lifting, a foundations set of classes to help you learn moves and techniques, various heated yoga practices (I finally don’t have to spend a separate membership for my yoga!), and mobility. This shows how Tom stresses the importance of a balanced fitness regimen.
Go check it out; your body will thank you ;)

Tom is the man! He basically has created the ultimate, all-​in-​one gym for athletes and people who life an active, athletic lifestyle. Love it!
The coaches are the best in San Diego in their specialties… Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting, Mobility, Yoga, Spin, etc. There is also a real «family» feel to this place (a very COMPETITIVE family that likes to lift heavy things and train hard :-P) I train here nearly every day and it’s the best place in San Diego for athletes… bar none!