Fitness Together – Point Loma

If you’re looking for the «Best of the Best» look no further. Greg is absolutely amazing!
He is an extremely knowledgeable trainer in strength training, injury rehab, nutrition support, and weight challenges.
I went in due to injury to my back, and hip problems resulting from chemo. I could barely walk upright, and struggled with sleeping due to the constant pain. Because of his sensitivity to each client, he designed an individual program to help me meet my needs, and get me back to hiking on a daily basis.
I am overjoyed with his accessibility; I can either text, e-​mail, or call him. He often calls or e-​mails me on the weekend to see how I’m doing. The quality of his staff is nothing short of professional, passionate, knowledgeable, and caring. They push you to new levels of fitness and help YOU reach your goals.
This is an exceptional fitness gym, with an amazing staff. Results speak for themselves, if you need help in any area, whether it be strength, balance, injury rehab, weight, or nutrition this is the place you must go.

Ive been active my entire life however had back surgery 5 years ago, I had almost given up on lower body strength training as I always ended up in pain. I joined FT Pt Loma with the goal of building strength without compromising my back. I have been working out with David each week. He has tailored my workouts which are always different and fun. Keeping it new is really important! I also took part in their quarterly ‘Takedown Challenge’ which is a one month workout & weight loss challenge. Each week FT provides a bootcamp, Sunday hike, binder of healthy recipes and weekly weigh-​in. I lost enough weight each week to keep me motivated but not too much. I was over the moon to finish the 4 weeks having lost 14.5lbs, 6.5 inches and reduced my body fat by 4.6%. There were around 15 of us who participated in the challenge — all shapes, sizes and ages. Greg and his team at FT are friendly, professional & encouraging and the environment very pleasant — not intimidating at all.

I went into Fitness Together in Point Loma to find a Personal Trainer. I wanted to get my body in shape after being a couch potato for many years. I requested a female and I have Lisa working with me and I adore her. What a difference in my strength and energy. My quality of life has skyrocketed. I am 65 years old and never in a million years thought I would get a personal trainer. There are people of all ages and sizesl. I take home exercises she gives me and that is helpful in between sessions. I use the equipment during the week as well. I’ve lost 5 lbs in 4 weeks and have decreased my body fat quite a bit. I love going into Fitness Together — it’s a great place. The staff are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and will help with anything I need. It is a cozy place in Point Loma’s Liberty Station with great parking. I also did the 28 Day Challenge which changed my habits of eating as well as making new friends and doing boot camps (which amazes me). They hike Sundays in different locations in San Diego. I am now eating nutritional foods and have stopped the bad habits. I feel really great about myself and owe it to Lisa and the rest of the staff. Thank you Fitness Together!

Great staff, knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly. Easy parking, great location, I opted for one-​on-​one training and got a great workout, as well as a long-​term plan for continuing workouts on my own. They worked me through an injury and helped me push past my self-​imposed physical limitations.

I recently found out there was a Fitness Together in Point Loma. I know the only way I’m going to workout is to have a trainer and a schedule. So I set an appointment to check them out. Great location & plenty of parking. If you are looking for people committed to you working through an injury or getting you back in shape. This is the place. I’m a busy professional and just want to show up and be guided through a workout. They really took the time to evaluate my current physical condition. It’s really a different workout when its designed for you specifically.

Just so you know the basis for this review…
I’m a regular 30-​something girl who has wanted to lose 10lbs and look better in my clothes ever since baby #2. I’m not a fitness guru, and I’m not way over weight either. Not particularly athletic. No injuries. Just. Average. And looking to be healthier.
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That being said… here are MY favorite things about Fitness Together:
— Fav #1: Results.
I was already exercising pretty consistently, but after 6 weeks at FT I am noticeably more fit and toned, and I’ve dropped a couple of pounds while gaining muscle. Last week my husband pointed out that I have definition in my shoulder muscle. «WHAT? You can see that?! I’ve never had a visible muscle there!!» (I might’ve been giddy.)
— Fav #2: Brian.
I find most personal trainers intimidating, but Brian is super supportive and encouraging… yet he also knows how to push me to do more than I thought I could. It takes a special skill to challenge me and make me laugh at the same time, but somehow he makes this fun (note: I’m not one of those people who always thinks exercise is fun, so this is saying a lot for me!)
— Fav #3: Facility.
No snobs, no meatheads (yay!). It’s a super nice, clean place with a variety of equipment to keep workouts interesting (I’ve never done the same workout twice), easy parking, etc.
— Fav #4: Flexibility.
I’ve also worked out with a couple other trainers on weeks where my schedule changes, and they’re all great. Even though you usually have one primary trainer, they have a good system so anyone I workout with will know about me, my goals, past workouts, etc. They’re all professional and highly trained with certifications, degrees, and all that important stuff.
I’m thankful to Greg & Brian for all of the above, and for their community of friendly clients who make it a great place to be!

After working out with Greg at his studio, I realize how little I know about different techniques and exercises that can help my body. Being a personal trainer and physical therapist, it really gives him the know how to work with you in all areas. I was amazed at all of the different exercises he had me do, and how the hour flew by. He helped me find moves that would help with my plantar fascia, posture and much more that I could practice at my leisure. Great studio, great people, very relaxed and such great attention.
Thanks Greg!

I purchased the groupon here for 6 sessions and am coming up on the end of my package. I’ve worked with Greg and two others there and all have been great! Scheduling is easy and the space/​equipment is nice as well. I recommend Fitness Together!

I’ve been coming here for approximately the past 6 months since I moved back to San Diego. The facility itself is always clean and never crowded. The trainers are all excellent. I’ve worked mostly with Lisa and she is definitely top-​notch — she always keeps the workouts challenging but within reach. She also does a good job with applying a gentle level of motivation (not overbearingly so like some trainers), and giving great tips with respect to to diet and lifestyle. I’ve been very happy here and have no hesitation recommending this facility for those interested in personal training.

Owner Greg is hands down the best trainer I’ve ever had. His work kept me out of surgery for my left knee, what else can I say! I’ve had many joint issues this year and my energy, strength and stamina have increased over the year I’ve worked with him. I also worked with Josh, Palani and everyone I’ve worked with has been sensitive to my needs and given me a great workout.
On his Take Down Challenge I lost 10+pounds! It brought my partner and I together (he lost 15) and we both feel much better, and believe with Greg’s coaching this has been a lifestyle change.
Greg is GREAT with couples: we are SO different in our physical needs, and we work out together. Fun and actually a bonding experience for our relationship.
Oh! and I’m WAY over 60!

Great personal trainers! If I could afford, I would be here everyday! I loved the individual care and really enjoyed that it was 1 on 1 and no one watching from a far like other personal trainer sessions at big gym. Thank you!

Where do I start? The crew at Fitness Together Point Loma are just a great group of people. The owner Greg, who is also a trainer, is a stand up guy. The other trainers are just beyond excellent. Over my time there I had the privilege of working with almost all of the trainers and I can truly say that if you’re looking for a specific style of training or you have mixed array of goals, Fitness Together can provide whatever you’re looking for.
I went there to rehab an old back injury from a mountain biking accident. I was in chronic, highly debilitating, and extremely frustrating pain when I first arrived. Under their special care and expertise, in just a few short weeks my levels of pain and weakness had dropped so much I couldn’t believe it. By the end of the second month I could get back to doing whatever sport or exercise I could dream of, and I did. I honestly can’t remember the last time I had back pain and it’s thanks to Greg and the amazing trainers at Fitness Together.
If you have anything like my back injury or you just want to get fit, trim, and in shape, Fitness Together is the place for you! Needless to say, that from all the physical exercise besides the relief of my back pain there were other really nice benefits to the training. I got leaner, faster, stronger, my mood went up, my stress levels went down, I honestly enjoyed going to the gym because it felt like hanging out with friends.
So check them out. Greg usually gives a free first intro class and assessment. There’s nothing to lose.
To everyone Fitness Together, you all have my sincerest thanks and my highest rating, on this site and of any fitness joint in SD.
Thanks!

My brother tried Fitness together to help with strength training to improve his strength and endurance for outrigger canoe paddling. It was really working for him and he suggested I give it a try.
As I have some lower leg paralysis and had just had rotator cuff surgery I was really happy to find that the owner, Greg Sterner, was both a certified Physical Therapist and a Personal Trainer. I had the goal of improving strength, stability and endurance. Over the past 6 months Greg has helped create a program both in the gym and at home that’s resulted in the realization of my goals and improved my health and my life.
The entire team at Fitness Together is friendly and welcoming! I can highly recommend Fitness Together for improving your health and lifestyle.

I had an awesome experience with fitness together point loma! Josh was a great trainer, really nice and knowledgeable! Greg was very personable and helpful, amazing staff and a great place to go if you are looking to get serious about getting into shape!

I got 6 personal training sessions through Amazon Deal. It was incredible experience. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, routines are very challenging and really help you reach your goals…
I learned lots of new exercises and routines. This experience helped me jump start my need for getting in better shape. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and it will be my first choice if i decide to go with personal training again…

Here is my Fitness Together love story.
Back in March, I felt that all hope in my personal health was nearing nonexistence. Even though I eat healthy and exercise, because of thyroid, endocrine and other issues, nothing was really getting me to where I wanted to be. It was more than about losing some weight. I didn’t need to lose any weight, I just wanted to feel better. I wanted to restore my energy and I wanted my healthy eating and consistent exercise to actually start making a difference. In a last attempt to save myself and my sanity, I purchased the groupon and figured that a 90 $ investment couldn’t hurt right? I would meet with a trainer for a few sessions and then keep doing it on my own.
7 months later, I am still a client at Fitness Together. It wasn’t like they sucked me in with sneaky contracts or overbearing sales people. They let my personal results have me coming back, week after week. I have never been an athlete, but FT has made me into one.
I realize, especially since I am still a student, that personal training is super pricey. Trust me. I had to open a second credit card. But I can honestly say I have never regretted this decision. The results are priceless and the growth and personal progress made outweigh the visa bill every month.
The facility is smaller and its not some super flashy, hip gym with flavored water and marbled bathrooms but this place gets the job done, and then some. Fitness Together is all about helping you and getting you to where you want to be.
I personally train with Palani and Josh and although I don’t like to share them, I can promise you that you will love them as much as I do. They make me want to come and sweat off all my makeup; they push you because they care and know what every client is capable of. Coming to Fitness Together is the best decision you could make health wise and best gift you could give to yourself. From the very first session, you will see why FT is the way to go if you want to help yourself and help your health.
If the saying «health is wealth» carries even an ounce of truth, then Fitness Together Point Loma has left me with an unmeasurable fortune.

I purchased the 6 personal training sessions for $ 100 groupon which I originally thought was to good to be true. It ended up being by far the best deal i’ve ever purchased on groupon and the gym itself absolutely exceeded my expectations. Greg was very accommodating and Caitlin, my trainer was great. I loved the intimate feel of the gym, is wasn’t overwhelmingly big and it wasnt small to the point where I felt claustrophobic. It was pretty straight forward and to the point, which I loved. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in high energy, strength training fitness. PS Jamie the other personal trainer, and the receptionist (forgot her name) were great and very pleasant as well. Great staff & friendly atmosphere of hardworking people, the trainers AND clients.

I worked out with Jamie and Palani. They are both really good at what they do! They have been fitness enthusiasts their entire lives which I really appreciated, it didn’t seem like training was just a way to score a paycheck for them. They live and breathe fitness.
The reason I am giving FT a 3 is because getting on the schedule was really hard. If you have the flexibility to come in the middle of the day this will probably not be a problem for you. But if like me you work full time and need a 5 or 6 pm slot you will be disappointed because those slots are for «regulars.» More than once I was told that those times were being reserved for regulars or that the trainers would come in and work the slot I wanted for a «regular.»
I also felt that the warm up room was lacking, one treadmill, one elliptical, one bike. Not exactly great.
I got a Groupon deal for 6 personal training sessions and then proceeded to sign up for 12 more sessions so I spent about 3 months here. I always felt like I was second rate because I wasn’t paying what the regulars were. My extra sessions after my groupon expired cost $ 65 each, not cheap but I guess not enough to garner special attention.

I bought a GroupOn deal online with Fitness Together for six sessions. I’m really glad I did because I learned so much and had a fun time working out! The space is private, with 3 separated rooms and plenty of great equipment.
I had 3 sessions with Palani and 3 Sessions with Dustin. Both of them were challenging in different ways and both were great at what they do.
I would definitely recommend this place to people looking for personal training. I really wish I could have signed up for more sessions, but I’m just not at a point in my life where I can do that right now. Hopefully later on in the future!

Small studio with 3 rooms, one elliptical and one treadmill.
I worked out with two different trainers during my Groupon trial; both of which were equally knowledgeable as they were diverse. Michael would be a wonderful long term trainer for me, as he focused on stabilizing and strengthening my previously injured back (lots of stretching), while Jaime really has a grasp on my short term goals for fat loss (weight training galore), not to mention her impressive expertise in nutrition.
I had some communication issues with the manager/​scheduler. I don’t feel like the availability was super flexible, and I never received any response as to why I was set up with an alternate trainer after specifically requesting to stick with one. I don’t mind being flexible, and again, both trainers were fine, but it would have been nice to have had my request at least acknowledged. There in turn, was no sense of continuity or progress between my three sessions. Didn’t feel like there was any personalization or follow-​up.
Fitness is never time wasted, so I’m glad I gave it a shot with Groupon, but overall I’m not stoked on this place, and probably wouldn’t pay a full-​priced membership to stay there. I gave it a go, but it’s not for me; there are cheaper and more motivating personnel options out there.
I felt better about the experience after my last session when the manager was nice enough to follow-​up with me and ask for my feedback. I appreciated him touching base with me, I didn’t feel as forgotten anymore.