Fit Athletic Club & Gym — Local services in San Diego

Regular gym member here for roughly 2.5 years who just cancelled my membership and went to a competitor location.

BLUF: Standard globo/commercial gym that makes sense if you are a resident within walking distance.

However, gym management regularly ignored requests to address deficiencies in the gym while incrementally raising prices every year.

$75 a year "improvement fee" during my time was only seen manifesting in a third power rack being installed downstairs, and a bunch of vendors and additional "fee for service" addons (massages, chiro services, etc) being made avail.

Outdoor pool area is now completely encapsulated by a new building on the perimeter of the gym's building.

Peak hours people are working out in the lanes between equipment, causing safety hazards. Also during peak hours you have to regularly search for plates around the gym to complete your lift.

Sauna consistently below temps that make a biological impact, causing people to stay in the sauna longer and sometimes creating a waiting line and/or standing room only.

Steam room sporadically if not intermittently always having issues.

Lockers are small, space to sit down and change a struggle in peak hours.

Staff is nice and will greet you by name once you come in enough.

The gym has not been invaded with cameras and tripods, yet, which is/was a bonus.

In short, it's the basic gym charging advanced gym rates with no sustained, incremental improvements, just incremental degradation over my...

Fit Athletic is by far the best gym I have ever been a member of. All of the equipment is brand new and always kept in top shape. Everything in the gym is very clean and there are hand sanitizer stations and anti-germ wipes everywhere.

The gym itself is spacious, has multiple levels, several classy group exercise studios and three large turf areas for functional training (including one that is outside on the roof and has a great view of downtown Little Italy). This is all in addition to over 75 of the newest cardio machines on the market and a wide range of Pure Strength plate loaded machines, Technogym weight-stack equipment, and custom Fit dumbbells and barbells that you would expect at a gym.

The club has an upbeat vibe and is always playing lively music to get you through your workout. Members can frequently be seen conversing with each other, networking, and having a great time.

The locker rooms are decorated nicely, have a steam room and sauna and even have their own relaxing playlist of music. Fit members also have access to the luxurious Carte hotel rooftop pool and hot tub.

Lastly, the staff is super friendly, the personal trainers and group exercise instructors are extremely knowledgeable and everyone who works at the club is approachable and helpful if you have any questions.

I highly recommend joining Fit if you're looking for a new gym to enhance your life - you...

I've been going to FIT for the past three months, and it's been a fantastic experience overall. The gym is clean, conveniently located, and has great amenities that make working out more enjoyable.

When I first inquired about getting a personal trainer, the front desk staff was super helpful and quickly set up a consultation for me. That’s when I met Tindra. Although she was newer to the team at the time, you would never have known—it was clear from the start that she’s confident, knowledgeable, and passionate about what she does.

At the time, I was 10 months postpartum and looking for a gradual, supportive way to rebuild my strength. Tindra immediately understood my goals and respected the pace I wanted to take. She even suggested incorporating assisted stretching into our sessions, which ended up making a huge difference in how I felt during and after workouts.

Tindra has made this transition back into fitness such a positive one. She brings great energy to every session and makes the gym feel like a welcoming, empowering space. I truly look forward to our weekly workouts, and that motivation has carried over into the rest of my routine.

I’m so grateful for her guidance and support, and I highly recommend both FIT and Tindra to anyone looking to feel stronger, more confident, and more at home in their...