Frog’s Fitness

LOL I had removed a bad review I left here awhile ago because Justin (the manager) came calling me to discuss things! I stopped going here because I felt way bullied by him.
This place was a trip. Aside from the manager Justin, something about this place appealed to me when I was in San Diego and working very, very part time (used my free time to go here during odd hours). I liked how it had an average Joe type of clientele in here (but lots of buff guys too) and that there was a steam room. A lot of things were out of date though with the equipment. Most gyms have half the elipticals with a T.V. on them. I think 3 here had them? The steam room sometimes was out of order or reaked but at least there was a steam room. Parking when I would go was fine, but I could see going after 4 would cause problems.
I hear the other Frog’s were cleaner, more modern, and better but this one was the closest to me. The cost of membership at Frog’s was expensive based on if you were just using the MV location.
The front desk workers did seem out of it half the time and the red headed guy either was drunk most of the time or on a ton of antidepressants because he seemed to always be unusually happy.
I did have one of the best Swedish massages from someone named Harmony here though.
I figured this place would go under and it did. Probably would have stayed open if management was decent, more modern facilities, and a different membership for strictly this location.

Good riddance.
Giving us about 10 days notice of your closing is how things are done around here (and the closure date moved up twice). I loved all the detailed explanations about why they were closing, but two months into my contract I knew this place was doomed. It was poorly managed and members were leaving in droves. Personal trainers were nothing to write home about (I guess many of them were the «I have to lose 4 dress sizes for my sister’s wedding» variety and not serious fitness trainers). There was a bad, almost sullen vibe at that place from the beginning. I regretted being stuck in my $ 40/​month contract but now I am free of it two months early.
I will miss the front desk staff. Even though they were treated with a «do as I say, not as I do» attitude by managers (some of whom would show up hungover or call in because of late night drinking the night before), the staff always managed to be upbeat. I appreciated their courtesy and that they actually took the time and had the consideration to get to know me. Good luck to the displaced staff. You can do better, as we all can.

They informed the member the 22^nd of October that they will be definitely closed the 30^th of October 2011… Good job!

If you’re looking to get your buff on than come here. It’s no FIT but this place does the job. Who wants to go to a gym and get a manicure anyway? The staff don’t have the attitudes you find at your typical gym and the crowd here are a very friendly mix. So grab your protein drink, lace up those chucks, throw your hair back and get your a## to the gym…

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I was a member of this here Frog’s Fitness in San Diego. I was only a member for a short while because I was lured into becoming a member at the sultry, sexy, NKOTB in East Village, FIT… but upon returning to town and having a desire to get some cardio under my belt after excessive eating and drinking during my stay, I was reminded of why I dug these guys in the first place: it’s easy, unpretentious, they have a huge locker room, and it’s never too hard to find parking (though it’s in a really, really odd part of Hotel Circle).
There are a few downsides, though. I’m not down with the idea that you have to bring your own combination lock for your locker (what decade are we in?!), and I’ve witnessed some unusual goings on with more than one person sharing a shower in the men’s locker room. But if you an turn a blind eye to the wet and wild shenanigans, you’ll be A-​OK!
Because I’m a Club One member in the Bay Area (their sister fitness center), my day pass is less expensive than any other gym’s day pass in town. Success!

On a trip to San Diego, I decided to be healthy and make a trip to the gym. Since I was a member of Form Fitness in Palo Alto, I got free access to Frog’s Fitness down in SD. First of all, damn this place is big. It was like a supermarket sized gym. Sadly, it’s kind of dated and a tad dirty.
Upon entering, it was pretty easy to look me up in the system and get me in. This location is two stories and has a tennis court, racquetball court, weight room, sauna, steam room, and pool. HUGE. I wasn’t used to bringing a lock since they give out keys at Form Fitness to them, so I had to secretly stash my stuff in an inconspicuous area, and hope that I wouldn’t come back and be robbed of my goods.
Their locker room is pretty big. I swear there are like 200 lockers for the 20 guys that were at the gym when I went. Fully stocked bathroom and showers with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, gel, lotion, etc. You name it, you got it. However, the steam room was pretty dirty. It has this dirty musky smell inside, and I could only handle it for like 2 minutes. Plus it was tiny. I could have high fived the guy across from me.
The workout area is on the 2^nd floor. An area for cardio, and then the rest is for weights. They had a decent variety of things to do, but jesus the machines were old. Some of the seats were ripping, and it just seemed dated. The cardio machines had their own personal TV which is always nice, but I just felt kind of dirty at the workout area.
Great gym, but just a little on the dated and dirty side. From what I’ve read, the membership here is pretty cheap (~$ 50/​month). For that price I’d have zero complaints. All the amenities, and it doesn’t really get packed. But if I’m paying ~$ 100, then my 3 star review is justifiable. For that price, I’d expect more.

Not worth the price The roof leaks when it rains, Equipment sits broken, Equipment is out dated.
There are a lot better gyms out there for a lot less. don’t waist your time keep looking.

I just canceled my membership after going to this gym for 7+ years. And boy am i glad I did. Paying $ 50 a month for a gym with out dated equipment, machines that sit broke for weeks. And a roof that leaks every time it rains. (there has to be mold growing in that place some where) The locker room always smells.
With new gyms popping up for 9.99 to 20.00 a month why stay. I found A great place (chuze) for 19.99 a month with unlimited tanning or you can pay 9.99 a month and its brand new.
Frog has lost me as a client and a supporter

Clean facility. Updated equipment. Professional Team (Justin and the front desk staff go above and beyond).
After working out in other gyms in the area I have to say this is by far the best and a tremendous value.
Thank you Frog’s!

Frog’s,
I have been coming to you since 2003 (La Jolla location first and now this one). Since I started coming to Mission Valley 3 – 4 years ago, I have seen a tremendous decline in this facility. What the hell is going on?
Your front staff and trainers absolutely deserve a star, and so does the fact that you have racquetball and a swimming pool. The third star is only there because I’ve been coming to you for so long and I still love you even though coming there isn’t as enjoyable as it used to be. I find myself contemplating canceling my membership and my boyfriend’s more frequently this past year.
Are you aware that all of your treadmills say «Rewax Belt,» many of your elliptical trainers are broken (either marked broken, squeak, can’t calculate heart rate, or do not adjust resistance for certain programs), half of your bikes date back to when I was in junior high, your showers have no water pressure, and the shower and steam rooms need to almost be completely redone? My boyfriend said the men’s locker room is yucky.
If I don’t see that you’re at least making improvements around there, I’m afraid I’ll have to kiss you goodbye. Maybe then this frog will turn into a prince.

I’ve been going to Frogs gym for 4 years when i first joined this gym had allot to offer. Great classes and instructors, do to bad management they have all left and so are many of their gym members including myself. The front desk service is amazing and friendly, if only management flowed in their employees steps things would be better.

Very clean. Plenty of space. Tennis court!
I wanted to check out this reciprocal club of Club One’s while in the San Diego area (especially after eating at Hash House), so I found some time to do so the day I was leaving. It took a little while to find though, because it sits atop a bit of a hill behind hotels.
The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, and using Club One membership for access wasn’t a hassle at all. They gave a quick description of all the different areas and lent me a lock.
The locker room was clean! And somehow, it smelled GOOD! How that is possible, I don’t know. It just had a fresh, clean smell to it. No sweat or must. There was a sauna, steam room, and plenty of lockers. The lockers were a bit strange though – they were in kind of an L shape. (see pic)
I took a walk around the facility to check out everything. There was a nice lap pool outside, as well as a tennis court! The court had a ball feeder on it, but unfortunately the front desk informed me that they no longer had rackets to loan out because they would always disappear. There were also racquetball courts, and different studios that varied in size.
The weight area was also very well kept. There was plenty of room between each piece of equipment, so even if it got busy you wouldn’t have trouble avoiding running into anybody. There was plenty of cardio equipment, and every single machine had a personal television setup. Freakin awesome.
The next time I’m back in the San Diego area, I will definitely be stopping by again for a workout. If I lived there again, I would probably sign up here.

Even better than the gym is the personal trainers. OMG, I have worked 15 sessions with Micheal F, and he is awesome! Since I’ve been using the gym more, i notice that a LOT of people use the personal trainers– as many as 3 – 4 are working the floor almost every day I am doing my exercises. that’s impressive (because I think it’s expensive but a lot of other people are doing it too). they have the best deal, very occational, but when it’s adversized, seize the moment! 10 sessions, 10 wks, $ 500! (normally $ 700 for 10 sessions). And the prices are going up next month… wow. take advantage.

Not a full time member, just a drop in type, for the last 5 years, while my husband and I stay in SD the hotel that we stay at, has complimentary day passes for each night you stay.
The service has always been great, the equipment is a-​ok in regards to up to date although I have NEVER seen an «out of service» sign on a single piece of equipment, which is something very new to me in comparison to my gym back at home.
The gym is pretty clean, no yucky smell, and the bathroom is clean to.
We took at spin class this weekend, it was almost EMPTY! I guess no one is down to sweat at 9am on a sat? Are we nuts? It was pretty awesome, very clean and intense.
Workers are always helpful and nice. Thanks Froggy’s!

Great gym if you are geriatric or just want to feel like you are working out but have no intention of actually putting forth the effort. The classes are all too easy with the exception those taught by Andrea. There is a towel service but that does not make up for the bad business model and lack of good management. In the 2 years I have been a member at this gym, I watched it go from being relatively good to downright pathetic as all the good instructors left.

Love the new carpet! Thank you for listening to your members! We really appreciate it and it looks like an entirely new cardio area!

So I have been to to other gyms and I would highly recommend this one. It is not that busy. I have never had to wait to use any of the equipment. My only complaint is that it does stay open late on Friday, Saturday and Sundays since I’m not a morning person.

Gravity Classes at Frog’s Gym
Okay filing this under the numerous things I will cease making fun of which is: the Total Gym Workout Infomercial featuring Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley…
The Gravity Class at Frog’s is using equipment that is the gym level of the Total Gym stuff that those two are selling. You know you have seen it don’t lie, you wake up at 1:00 am on a weekend and can’t help but laugh and stare in wonder at how Christie Brinkley’s chesticles are firm and upright for a 50+ year old. How firm and muscular is the buttox of Chuck Norris…
Seriously, this class is well instructed using that equipment. I worked out muscles I didn’t even know that I still had. The instructor is very smart and knows his stuff too, he seemed very, very patient with those of us who are out of shape or as in my case nursing an injury. The class is one hour in length and that time goes by quickly because I spent most of my time in pain, muscles quivering… trying to focus on doing the exercises correctly. This is another cool thing about these classes. You can only fit 7 people in there at a time, this gives the instructor more time to correct you if you are doing exercises wrong.
The course itself is expensive at 75.00 for the Beginner class for five weeks. I want to say though, as in my case, if you are injured and are trying to get back into strength training… it is well worth the money. I am hoping to regain some of the lost strength that I used to have in my back and arms. Those Total Gym machines work multiple areas at the same time, which help with your overall «core strengthening.» I am hoping to get back to lifting weights after the next 5 to 6 weeks. If not, I think I will take the intermediate class next. I am really impressed with this course and the machine.
Reminder: You need to be a member of Frog’s to take the classes! I think that the next beginner one will be in five weeks from ¹⁰⁄₂₈. OR you can ask one of the Frog’s employees behind the desk.

Driving there SUCKS!!! Parking… can suck. Staff is usually nice. Frog’s Fitness RSD just closed so a lot of the staff (and members) transferred to Mission Valley. They have no childcare, but they do offer massages… kinda close.
Their pool is SMALL! But if you go during off hours its fine to do lap swimming. Decent equipment, towels provided, fun crowd (yes I prefer working out with gay boys to straight muscley men)
Classes are awesome too!

I love the vinyasa yoga classes here – really challenging while still being meditative. The spin classes are fun too. There are tons of cardio machines, each with its own little TV. I love that. I don’t have a TV at home, so I can feel all virtuous about that and at the same time veg out while pedaling away on the elliptical.
Awesome amenities – they’ve thought of everything. I’m always forgetting bits of what I need for my day at home, so I really appreciate not having to bring a lock (digital lockers) or a plastic baggie for my funky clothes (provided). Everything’s always squeaky-​clean.
Very reasonable pricing (I pay $ 48/​month) and a really lovely setting, and my favorite thing is that I don’t feel like people are just there to see and be seen – they’re there working out.