24 Hour Fitness — Local services in San Diego

For weeks, I have asked the staff at this location to have a variety of news shows or elect to show none. As another reviewer of this 24 hour fitness indicated he comes to the gym to relieve stress, but the only news channel on is Fox. Despite requesting that other news channels are available to counter some of the claims made on that network, I have heard many excuses about the channels being "pre selected" so it is difficult to change, or "we have another news show on, but a client must come with their own remote and they change it," to "oh, it's not on, we will fix it right away." During this most difficult time of the pandemic, I see so many young people at the gym and it seems irresponsible to expose them to a news source that tends to be anti vaccine, and masking. At least they should hear another side. When I brought this up to the manager, and stated that the other 24 hour fitness nearby presents contrasting news channels, he replied, "then go to the other gym." I was taken aback, and I think he was too, because he soon adopted a more conciliatory attitude and promised he would do something. I really don't think it is that difficult to provide a different channel, but this gym seems to be reluctant to do so. I was told that someone at the gym insists on Fox, and I replied that someone at the gym, me, requests CNN or MSNBC. But, it is clear from the response of this gym, which has been dragging on for months, where their values lie. For some of us, then, this presents an unwelcoming environment and though the manager said he did not want to be "political" by having only Fox on, he is. Since the manager, Matt, promised that he would do something about it, this week, we are back to only Fox news and it is apparent that this is the way the...

This is the worst gym! They never do any repairs on their equipment. Right now there are 10 cardiovascular machines that are off-line and they have been off-line for many months now. Every time I ask when they’re going to be repaired, I’m told that the manager is on deployment and no one else is able to handle the issue. This is ridiculous. If you’re looking for a gym, find a different one because this place is just an exercise and frustration.

I am updating this review because now the only handicap stall in the women’s bathroom is off-line. This club does not care at all about maintenance. I found out the other day that they no longer have anyone repairing equipment. 100% of the repair efforts are solely going to keep the toilets running. This club is in serious trouble. I’ve been a member for 25 years and I’m guessing they’re going to be going out of business within the next year. They need to stop paying millions to the Board of Directors and spend that money on maintaining the clubs. Notice the dust on some of the signs. It shows how long these machines have been off-line.

The other thing that I was told is that they are offering a free month of membership to anyone who leaves a five star review. That means really cannot trust the reviews that are posted.

Well, I am adding to this review. Today I was at the gym and they were repainting! None of the machines have been fixed, which is the primary thing those of us with a membership are coming to use, but they think it’s a good idea to spend money on painting. These people really have their...

Title: This Gym Changed My Life, My Muscles, and Possibly My Marital Status

Let me just say, if you haven’t been to 24 Hour Fitness in Carmel Mountain, are you even living? Walking into this gym is like stepping into a fitness utopia where the air smells like fresh gains and lemon-scented dreams. First off, the facility is so clean I genuinely thought I’d walked into a luxury spa or maybe a sterile NASA lab—one where astronauts train and also do burpees.

And then—THE GENERAL MANAGER. Sweet protein shakes, where did they find this Greek statue of a man? I don’t know if he’s managing a gym or auditioning to be the next Marvel superhero. I was mid-treadmill session when I saw him walk by and nearly yeeted myself into another dimension. He’s got that “I drink green smoothies and make spreadsheets look sexy” kind of energy.

The staff? Super friendly. The machines? Immaculate. The lighting in the locker room? Honestly, flattering enough to make me consider becoming an Instagram fitness influencer.

If you're thinking about checking it out, stop thinking. Just go. You’ll leave with sore muscles, a sense of purpose, and perhaps a new crush on the man who runs the place with the charm of a rom-com heartthrob and the organizational skills of a military commander.

11/10 would...