Fit Athletic Club

I left 24 hour to join this gym and it was well worth it. The gym has a great atmosphere and in particular the staff and trainers are phenomenal. People like Jordan, Stephen, Grant, Arthur and DJ are really friendly and just the fact that I know them by name says something about what a great gym this is. You won’t regret being a member.

This gym has become very crowded and more and more equipment is listed «temporarily» out of service only to sit unusable for months on end. The price for admission here is not cheap: I expect this at franchise gyms like 24h but not Fit.
Also, the service is questionable. Seems like a high turnover rate of late, so maybe that’s why customer service sucks! Last weekend, I used a locker in the women’s locker room and could not unlock the locker later when I was ready to go. No employees were hanging out upstairs so I went downstairs and found Grant eventually. I asked him to open the locker for me and he said he could not enter the women’s locker room and just stood there blankly looking at me, as if I would simply disappear.
I asked him how I might retrieve my belingings including my car keys and he said (while incessanty swinging his key lanyard) I would have to go find a janitor. There was a guy behind the counter watching the front desk so he could have helped me locate a janitor: they don’t wear uniforms! He didn’t!
I went room to room upstairs until I located a Hispanic male janitor who when I told him my problem immediately dropped his vac pac and took off looking for a female janitor while trying to call her. Eventually I got my stuff. Unfortunately I didn’t get the janitor’s name, because he was terrific and deserves to be recognized! The 3 stars are for him otherwise would have been one star.
Grant needs retraining on customer service.

Just an update. New machines are in and place is looking great again. Guess we are staying at FIT!

I have been going here for 3 years on and off and absolutely love it. The classes are what keep me coming back. The new instructor Jerome is what prompted me to leave this review. His classes are the best –fun –motivating –great workout. If he left fit I would probably leave too. Also love the glow classes with Jade that were recently added. Can’t wait until they install the black lights on the ceiling. Super fun and keeps me motivated to get to the gym after a long day.

they don’t offer early morning classes in east village location, but everywhere else. :(i’d
join if they added 5:15am classes.

My husband and I started working opposite schedules which prevented me from going to the gym because we have kids and this location does not have child care. I prepaid my membership for an entire year so I asked them if there was anything I could do to get out of the contract. I was emailed the following, «You can transfer the remaining time to someone of your liking. Typically there is a transfer fee but I will take care of it for you. Let me know if you have someone in mind.»
I found someone to take over this membership and was told only the General Manager (GM) #1 could process transfer. I called more than five times and left voice messages for him to expedite this process so that my friend could start using the gym as soon as possible. GM #1 did not return any of my calls.
I ended up calling the GM #2 at the Carmel Valley location and he was more than happy to help, until GM #1 found out he was helping me. I got a response through email that the Carmel Valley Manager can’t do it and it had to be done from the Downtown location. GM #1 emailed me that I had to pay a $ 255 transfer fee. I forwarded him the email indicating they would waive that fee and he should honor it.
I followed up with more calls and left messages, and emailed him to give me his boss’s contact information but he never made any point to contact me back. I will say, it’s disappointing to not get any return calls. However, it’s really disappointing when you work with a company that says they’ll do one thing and then turns around and changes it at the last minute. To me, that’s a little shady and I would caution anyone from dealing with a place that has GM like that. I’ll be contacting the Better Business Bureau about this.

I’ve been a member for nearly a year and only go because it’s conveniently located in the bottom floor of the building I work in. The amenities are nice, but in serious need of updating. The cleaning service is lacking (showers and work out equipment are nasty) and front desk attendants are rude and completely unhelpful. For the money they charge, I’m surprised members don’t demand better.

Pricey but well worth it. Even more if you are studying for the bar exam or taking classes at Thomas Jefferson School of Law next door. The location is amazing and you get a good view of the Padres stadium while working out.
The equipment is great compared to all of the 24-​hour locations I’ve checked out in the area. You even have your own little screen while doing cardio (instead of struggling to watch the basketball game at 24-​hour).
The people are not bad to look at either. Literally everyone I’ve seen here looks beautiful. The staff and other members are generally friendly and approachable.
The group classes are amazing. I’ve tried yoga, dance, barre, aerobics, etc. The instructors are awesome and it’s a fun, positive environment.
They have a ton of amenities. There are food options, upright tanning beds, and massage tables. I’ve tried them all and loved it. Highly recommend the massages with Nick if he’s still there.
The pool and jacuzzi are great too. I didn’t get to try the summer pool party events but would love to come back and check that out.
I believe you can get a free day pass if you’re friends with a member or through the company website.

I joined Fit in the Fall of 2015 primarily because it was close to work which gave me one less reason to skip a workout. I realized when I joined that they offered a couple of free training sessions but didn’t intend on using them because I thought I already knew how to workout. After a few persistence attempts by Eric, I agreed to go through a session. Eric is the reason I’m writing this review. Eric has trained me for six months and at 42 I have never been more fit (pun intended) in my life.
What I appreciate about Eric as a trainer is 1) the variety of exercises and techniques he uses with me which helps keep me motivated and from getting bored, 2) his desire to teach and detailed explanations and patience for continuing to teach until I get the proper technique, and 3) his ability to get me to do much, much more than I would be doing working out by myself.
For these reasons, I’m in the best shape of my life, love going to the gym, and understand the proper techniques for the exercises I do so that my workouts are most effective.

Enough is enough as it relates to the broken promises and lack of value at Fit. Just look at the equipment, how old it is and the gap between it and what would now be state-​of-​the-​art. Especially disappointing to update my review after having given Fit 5 stars nearly 4 years ago.
BUT the problems of SEVERELY outdated equipment and broken treadmills (TVs a disaster on them) are not worthy of my time/​money. Yesterday, after waiting a half hour for a treadmill with a TV, 3 with signs that they are in need of repair, the 4^th didn’t work properly after frittering away my morning waiting. Approached two trainers on the floor who said this problem is well known by the owner, Scott, and his team — and the only way to communicate the urgency of this ONGOING situation is to do it on Unilocal!Wow. Approached a third Fit employee who was touring unsuspecting potential new members through the club and he didn’t disagree with the Unilocal strategy. Wow x 2.
Fit is deteriorating and has been for a very long time. I was so disgusted that I left for a year, came back in October hoping that the new ‘promises’ were going to be kept with the new management (same owner though — very nice guy, but NOT seemingly interested in updating Fit). BADLY needs lots of new equipment and a maintenance schedule that is accountable so treadmill/​TV problems get fixed permanently as opposed to penalizing members for years.
The situation is an embarrassment, just ask their employees.

I was really hesitant to join Fit after reading some of the negative reviews. I Unilocal everything and take reviews seriously so after reading reviews here over the last few months I thought there was no way I was going to pay an enrollment fee and monthly rate like they charge if the customer service wasn’t going to be phenomenal. There’s too many gyms in San Diego to pay for one that doesn’t deliver on their service. Plus, it’s San Diego so you really don’t need to join a gym when you can be outside basically 12-​months a year.
Anyways, I decided to give it a test run and met with Steven who works in memberships. I was expecting a sales pitch and a car lot feel but what I got was the exact opposite. He was no pressure, no gimmicks, no sales lines, none of that. He showed me the gym, gave me a great tour of the amenities and classes and set me up for a few day pass. I even thanked him for not rolling up on the closing sales line. He said that wasn’t his style and that’s the reason I joined. I hate pressure and I can sense phony from a mile away. I asked him a lot of questions about the Unilocal reviews and he was honest in everything he told me which allowed me to make my own decision based on my own experience.
I did my trial pass and had a great time and enjoyed the facility. Machines are awesome, some wear and tear on some of the ellipticals but normal for a gym, great pool, great views of Petco Park, awesome locker rooms with steam rooms and saunas, and a great selection of food and drinks in the lobby. I ended up joining and have nothing but good to say so far. And trust me, I’m the first one to find the negatives and let it ruin my experience. So far, so good :)
If you’re looking at gyms I’d recommend talking to Steven over here as he’s knowledgeable at what he’s doing.

If anyone knows me they know FIT is literally my second home. With state of the art equipments, out door pools, towel service it is worth every penny! I love that you are always greeted by their friendly front desk staff and clean towels are available to you in the front counter.
If your a big fan of baseball, your in luck! You can watch all of Padres home games on FIT deck while working out!
Parking: 2hrs free parking before 5pm. After 5pm weeknight is 3 free hours

I’ve been to the nicest gyms in LA and this gym does not stack up for what they are charging. First of all, no iPod hookups on any of the cardio equipment? That’s insulting. 24 hour fitness machines even have iPhone rechargers. The body wash and shampoo are totally generic and don’t even smell nice. The sun deck is very nice and so is the view but the place feels light on amenities, no q tips or body spray or tooth brushes or anything for 120 bucks a month. I was also very disappointed with the variety of ab machines. More than twice as much as 24 hour fitness super sport and for what? A nice looking space? This place is as shallow as half the people it attracts.

Shout out to Jeff Miller, Sunday’s spin instructor. This guy flies under the radar, as he typically instructs the untimely, 1030 Sunday class (during football season). He gets it though — his interval ride was an «interval ride», and as advertised… really good class! He took our heart rates where they needed to go and then brought them back, changing up resistance and positions. Not to mention he played some decent jams with his play list.
No complaints about most all of the instructors though… Monica, Donovan, Veronica, Lisa, Sofie, and Connie are all good. Thanks for the push…
Bring it.

I joined fit after moving back downtown for its convenience but mainly for the crowd, or rather, lack thereof. I used to be a member of 24, but I just couldn’t stand the crowded facilities, especially after work at Balboa. Fit is surprisingly much less crowded and much more laid back.
The place is very clean and it never feels overly crowded. The views of PETCO Park are awesome; and there are even outdoor workout areas to enhance the enjoyment of the view. It’s very nicely decorated and has an outdoor pool, sauna, and validated parking. The fitness classes, to include HOT yoga, seem diverse and amazing. The hot yoga makes the membership price worth it alone. Classes can be viewed on their app, which is kind of janky and could use some work. I enjoy the small workout room, where you can connect your own music. Fit Meals, which benefit the homeless, are sold downstairs, along with other healthy snacks that can be purchased with the swipe of your membership card. Fit also hosts social events at nearby clubs, bars, and restaurants. Your membership can get you discounts at several of these places as well.
Prior to signing up, I read the Unilocal reviews. It is definitely true that the membership counselors DO NOT make you aware of all fees prior to signing up. I had to ask about those mentioned on Unilocal to have everything fully disclosed to me. I was not given a copy of a contract to review, only an electronic pad to sign God knows what, LOL. The one thing I was promised 6 personal training sessions by membership counselor Steve Carol. I will attach a photo/​screen shot as proof. What I received was 1 assessment and 3 training sessions. He also told me that I could text him and have friends, family, etc. added to the guest list. I’m sad to report that after I signed up, he stopped responding to my texts. I tried the website also to no avail. Apparently this is characteristic of him, as I mentioned it to someone and they automatically knew who my membership counselor was… The customer service could use some work. It’s not all about the sale guys.
I had an awesome assessment with Rudy and a great workout with Eric. They both seemed to know what they were talking about; and Eric was a great listener and seemed really invested in our workout and my well being. Unfortunately, at the end of my sessions, I did feel pressure to sign up for the outrageously expensive personal training sessions; but I’d rather spend my training dollars with the experienced, awesome, and less expensive folks at Body University!
Just a note: I was trying to complete a circuit the other night and found their was only one straight bar cable attachment (in use). Please get some more! Also, if you could turn the house music down just a tad so I don’t have to go deaf by turning by iPhone music up full blast, that would be great. Not everyone enjoys that type of music.
So there you have it… The good, the bad, and the ugly! :)

This review for fit and their customer service in a period of four days. I am reviewing Rachael and Steve specifically. They showed me the gym and gave me a few days free pass! Did not need to fill any form just showed my id at the front desk to get in. The gym is fantastic and always clean I never had any problem with hygiene as other reviewers mentioned. Although i have to say one of the front desk employee did not let me in the second time i was there and i had to explain that there was a misspelling in my name which took a bit of convincing. Ask for Rachele and i am sure she will help you!

Very rude and unprofessional staff made my experience really distasteful here. Also the hygiene is lacking at this club, as nobody seems to wipe down anything after their use, yikes. Michelle at the reception was extremely rude and unwilling to help. She snapped at me and used insulting language with me when I asked for the assistance of the manager after her refusal to help me. Also, she told me that there is no manager and refused me to give her/​his name. I used to be a member of Frogs which was bought out by Fit. To have me back again as their client, they offered a 1-​week pass so that I could try the new club. However, what a hassle trying to get in has been. Each time, I have been asked to fill the form which I already filled the first time I checked in. And then today, I was told by Michelle, the über-​rude staff member, they do not have me in their guest list, even though my pass did not expire yet. And she was giving me all kinds of attitude, suggesting that I was lying. I have never been insulted like this at any gym. They need to train their staff better in customer service. You cannot treat people this nasty and rude while trying to earn their business. There was also another girl who checked me in before, who I tried to explain the situation and their mistake. She flat out lied and denied ever checking me in before. Outrageously unprofessional conduct!!! Afterwards, I contacted the club manager hoping he would extend an apology. Instead he deviated the issue my not complying with their security procedures, which was a lie, as I have complied with them. He was brash, accusatory or unapologetic, on top of lying. The worst customer service ever!!!

This could be a great gym, a 5 starts.
But, instead, a give only 2. I deducted:
–1 star, because people don’t use the towels in the weight room, and it’s freaking GROSS to clean the sweat of other people from those benches.
–1 star, because people don’t put weights away. I can’t even move those huge heavy circles from the machines!
–1 star, because you, FIT, you want to be fancy but then you leave those hangers in the women’s showers/​bathrooms all broken.
Come on, FIT, it’s time for you to enforce some discipline, hygiene, and simple maintenance!
Oh, btw, I should deduct another star because a Saturday morning at the pool a very old guy was cutting his freaking toenails!!! And he even didn’t clean that.
F$&@$$ disgusting.

My review mirrors one of the previous reviewers. I called this club asking about a guest pass for travelers as Hotel Solamar lists Fit Athletic as one of their «partner clubs» offering a discount. My stay in San Diego will be 5 days.
The lady who answered the phone tells me the day pass is $ 20/​day (that’s pretty steep but not $ 40/​day). I asked if there are any longer passes as I plan to be there for 5 days. She informs me that a 10 day pass is $ 80. I ask if there is anything in between (like for 5 days). Nope, she says flatly — you can pay by the day… hmmm…I can pay $ 100 for 5 days or $ 80 for 10 days.
Anyway, I ask if there is someone I can speak to that would authorize something customized for me. She quickly informs me that they will say the same thing and thanks me for calling. Can you please at least entertain the idea that I am an individual person and that exceptions can be made?
I guess I will take my business elsewhere!

I am new to the San Diego area, I have spent the past few days shopping around at different gyms in the downtown area. I would like to think I have the ability to relate to the caliber and integrity of «Fit» as I have been a member of other prestigious gyms such as: «Equinox», «LifeTime», «New York Sports Club»
In short I am very pleased with the amenities and professionalism of the staff.
The fitness professional I worked with, Rachel, is very accommodating. Once I made my decision to join the club, she was very helpful and respectful in ensuring my needs were meet and exceeded. As a result I felt strongly compelled to share my experience on Unilocal.
Choosing a gym membership is an important commitment, I am confident in my decision in terms of the value, facilities and overall atmosphere will perpetually exceed all members expectations.

I was very disappointed by the staff at Fit. I am a traveler and while I may not book a full month membership — everyone knows day passes cost $$ too. A little customer service and willingness to work with out of town people often earns loyalty that pays off in day passes and referrals to friends in the area. Suffice to say — avoid this gym.

Been a member here for a little over a year and love it! Super convenient as I work downtown and can get ready here before heading into work.
Pros: Staff at the front is always super friendly and helpful. Great variety of classes and early/​late enough. All the equipment and machines you’ll need — love the new turf area. And my trainer Natalie is THE BEST :)
Few complaints: I will say the cleanliness has gone a bit downhill lately — showers need to be cleaned weekly if not daily and it’s not being done as often. Amenities in the locker room could be better and out of order signs stay up a little longer than they should. With the monthly fee we pay, on top of the annual fee that’s supposed to go towards gym maintenance, I feel like these items could be easily resolved.
All around it’s a great gym and I definitely recommend it.

I’m not a gym person by any stretch of the imagination. But this gym is pretty rad. My friend brought me here yesterday with a free guest pass to try out their hot yoga class with Andres. The gym itself looks and feels super cool– multi-​level, lots of open space, doesn’t have quite the feel of going to a regular, stinky gym, and there is a lot of natural light that comes pouring through the windows. Parking in downtown can suck, but they validate your parking for 2 hours, which was perfect for me. The hot yoga class with Andres was tough, but awesome– if you haven’t taken a class with him, I highly recommend it, even if you’re not a yogi but you want to have a kind of emotional cleansing and sweat it out for an hour with 50 other people. By the end of the class, you’ll want to give him a sweaty hug, and he’ll give you one right back.

If I had to create my own ideal gym, it would look something like Fit.
I’ve been to a ton of facilities/​gyms around the US, but Fit might be my favorite. Great facility and very nice/​lux, but still down to earth (none of that Equinox pretentiousness – or at least, less of it).
Seriously, the space is huge. Favorite parts: the pool is fantastic, the yoga room is top notch and very serene, you can spin on the balcony overlooking the stadium, and there’s plenty of space to do everything in between.
Minor qualms: wish there was towels stationed in more areas at the gym, there was very few (if any) employees when I dropped in, so it was had tracking someone down for questions, and I wish there was more than 2 squat racks but that seems to be the norm.

This gym has really gone downhill the past few months. Weights are strewn all over the place making it a hassle to track down plates. There is no dedicated staff assigned to maintaining the weight areas and many members can’t be bothered to clean up after themselves. Just this morning I watched a woman occupy BOTH squat racks simultaneously (deadlifts in one, squats in the other) and just left her weight racked in both areas and walked away when she finished. I wish this was an uncommon occurrence but it’s actually the norm. Instead you have 5s, 10s and 25s sharing the same post or 35s and 45s all mixed together. They need to have some signs around telling members to return the weights to the correct location. Or hire someone to maintain some semblance of order.
Unless things improve I’ll be in search of another gym.

I LOVE FIT
I have sent many clients here and will continue to spread the word!
Only thing. and its so small. This perspective is also coming from a hairstylist.
The shower shampoo quality could be stepped up. (If my clients were using this shampoo on color treated hair it wouldn’t support their investment.)
I think one of the major selling points (if not the biggest) to joining FIT is the first impression of the aesthetic, like the pool and amenities. (Solana location carries extras like qtips, mouthwash etc which is really nice)
We can work out anywhere, with quality machines but it is the amenities factor that sets the gym apart. All the extras make it worth it!
I appreciate the constant attention to maintenance. It keeps FIT competitive with and have an edge over other sport clubs that have stepped up their game.

I had always wanted to try Fit but really was encouraged finally by my boyfriend who said it was one of his favorite places to work out. Yep, I’m definitely a fan.
I’ve always been an off and on corepower girl depending on budget, but was recently turned off by horrible customer service at the del mar location — after reviewing Fit’s schedule, I realized I could get a great deal more gym services making it a better bang for my buck.
The positives:
1. During the trial process, Steve was really great. He was super helpful, informative and not pushy at all as other gyms can be. If you want to try the facility out, I definitely recommend going through him if you want to try it out or sign up.
2. I LOVE booty barre, especially the Tuesday class. The instructor is super sweet and fun, and even though I am constantly messing up, she doesn’t criticize you as other classes do at other facilities. I really like that. Also, seriously, your body is amazing even just after ONE class. Soooo worth it.
3. Super clean. Towel service. Nice sauna and changing rooms.
4. Pool and hot tub on roof so you can lay out.
5. Three hour parking
The negatives:
1. I ended up getting charged more than I thought we had agreed on monthly so I’m kind of annoyed about that but it’s also my fault for not getting it in writing.
2. I really, really wish there were more later classes. Everything ends at 6:30 — I get that this is dt so a lot of people work nearby but I still think people would attend later classes — I would, esp considering I work in Sorrento and have to leave around 6p.
2. It’s near petco so game days can be really annoying esp when you’re arriving as people are leaving.
3. The music is pretty bad and you can’t even tune it out with your headphones
4. I wish weekend hours were a bit later
5. The staff are hit and miss. Some are nice, some are pretty snobby.

I have to provide a disclaimer for this review: I spend lots of money on gym memberships. If you’ve ever dabbled in personal training or crossfit, it doesn’t even matter which gym you choose, expect to pay hundreds of dollars every month. With that said, although the price tag for this gym is high, I’m not blown away.
What I am blown away with though is this facility. Parking hasn’t been tough yet, but I haven’t tried to park during a padres game yet. Stay tuned for a possible update next week when they’re games are at home. There are three levels of parking, but a lot of it is reserved.
The staff as a whole seems really nice. As with most big box gyms, you have the vulture membership salesman walking around, but everyone else has had a lot of energy and is super friendly.
Their gym facilities include a free weight space, a gym machine space, a cardio space, a functional fitness place (think crossfit/​HIIT style), a heated yoga studio, a cycling room, and a group fitness room. They have a pool, but not Olympic size. You’ll have to drive up to carmel mountain for that. The machines all look fairly new and well taken care of, although I haven’t used it. I’m definitely a group fitness person.
The amenities are what really blow me away. Yes they have the sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi, but they also have tanning booths, massage rooms, a lounge, a food store, and their flagship amenity, views into petco park. I’m really looking forward to trying that out next week.
I decided not to pay for amenities at an apartment complex, but this gym would combine those exact same amenities with one of my favorite activities, exercise!
The classes themselves are fantastic. I’ve taken classes at the base gyms and at 24 hours in a different region, but these classes are by far the most challenging. The other students are so fit and inspire me to keep going.
The only possible deal breaker might be parking, but if we buy a home downtown, this is an easy walk.

Fit has gone way down hill from the top notch gym it was the first few years of being open. The new staff and management are hit and miss with their level of service. It’s rare that you will ever get a hello or even a wave from anyone other than the greeter/​front desk staff. As a member of Equinox as well as fit, I don’t mind paying a high monthly fee to use a facility however I do expect to get what I pay for. The gym is falling apart in the locker rooms, showers, sauna, exterior furniture. With over 3K members and a yearly «upkeep/​improvement» fee, these issues shouldn’t even be a topic of conversation.
Take my advice for what it’s worth. Overall Fit is a very nice facility. It’s just not what it used to be and that’s a shame.

I stay at this gym because I love Connie’s classes and the pool.
It’s a clean beautiful gym, lots of classes. Fav class is Connie’s butts & guts.
I do wish there were more late morning classes.
Love Leah too!

I’ve been training on and off at many gyms over the past 20 odd years and was a member of FIT when they first opened. Having recently moved back to SD, I wanted to ‘shake things up’ with my training routine. Enter Trainer Joe LoCascio.
Being a little ‘soft’ around the edges and just ‘not into’ training seriously-​going through the motions-​I asked Joe if he was accepting new clients. I was given a very professional and knowledgeable assessment and agreed to proceed with personal training.
Joe worked a very personalized program into my life and introduced me to PROPER FORM before heavy weights :) With his knowledge of how the body as a whole interacts, I am getting stronger and healthier every day! He is passionate about his profession and you cannot help but be inspired to do your best while training with him.
Some of the new and interesting things he as taught me include: neural warm ups (yes, the brain actually does have something to do with proper movement); turkish get-​ups (I never thought I’d be able to do these damn things — ever); and my oh-​so-​favorite TRX hamstring curls!
Lets face it: personal training is not cheap. But by being inspired to the point of prioritizing my health and fitness PT with Joe actually turns out to be a great value.
Joe has inspired me to think differently about almost every aspect of training, nutrition, stress management, and overall daily life-​making real, quantitative and positive differences in not only my physical but metal health. THANKS JOE!

Fit is a world class gym with world class people. The staff prides themselves in knowledge and the passing of it into their clients.
There are a bevy of outstanding people here.
I would strongly recommend personal training with Kyle Farley. He has a vast arsenal of tools and a cutting edge workout philosophy.
I have personally seen him reshape the lives of several individuals.

Best gym in San Diego. I live in Austin now and miss this place so much!
Take any yoga class with Viktoria. Spin with Donovan, Scott or Veronica. Any Triple Threat/​Butts + Guts type class with Connie. Any gym that offers hot yoga, barre, strength training, and fun spin classes for one single price is a great gym in my book.
They also have great events throughout the year. Validated parking for those who have to drive there. Facilities are great with free lockers, free towels, water refill stations, AMAZING rooftop pool. Highly recommend this gym.