Self Made Training Facility San Diego | Personal Fitness Center — Local services in San Diego

I want to be clear this is a review only of the new ownership of this gym. I’ve been going to this gym for over a year and a half and work out with one of the trainers 3x a week. I’ve always enjoyed working out here and have never had any issues until recently. The gym was bought out about 5/6 months ago and the new owner made a lot of changes. Some of them good, others bad. My two main complaints are the lack of air conditioning and water. I’ve never worked out at a gym that did not have a water fountain for refilling water throughout your workout. The new owner removed the water dispenser and now the only water available is self made branded water bottles for purchase. Secondly and probably even more annoying that the lack of water is the fact that he refuses to run the air conditioning. This summer has been pretty hot and humid and the inside of the gym is usually even hotter than it is outside. It’s so uncomfortable to work out in there I’m considering finding a new gym, even though I love my trainer which is unfortunate. Most people are paying $300+ a month to work out at this gym. Any other high end gym I’ve ever attended has always kept the air conditioning at a reasonable level and had water fountains. For the most part the equipment is nice/well maintained. The gym could definitely be cleanser though. If my trainer moved just about anywhere else I would happily follow him there. This gym has...

So happy I found SMTF and Matt!

This is literally the gym that I have been looking for in San Diego! Self Made has literally the nicest equipment for working out that I've seen at a gym. I used to go to 24 Hour fitness and the equipment was always beaten up or dirty!

Self made is also the cleanest gym I have ever been to. There are paper towels + cleaning spray located at basically every part of the gym. I love how the gym is so open too, with fresh air circulating in throughout the entire building.

I have read some of these "1-star reviews" that have absolutely nothing to do with Self made and even attack Matt (the owner) as a person. What is even more confusing/suspicious about these "reviews" is that none of these people have even worked out at or been to Self Made.. so I'm confused as to how they're even allowed to rate it?

Matt is literally one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and makes Self Made feel like your home gym and he makes you feel like you're part of a family.

I highly recommend this gym if you're looking for somewhere clean, safe and fun...

If someone rates this gym anything less than five stars they should definitely book a few appointments with a therapist. Unbelievably fun, positive and motivating environment. It’s sad to witness that there are uneducated, unemployed, unmotivated, average overweight broke people who took their time to give negative reviews because the owner elected to take care of his trainers & clients during the epidemic. I truly wish these people took the time to work on their finances, future and education instead of targeting a local business that has a strict process for sanitizing equipment & keeping the place spotless. Guys like me refuse to associate with an average broke negative mindset. I’ve been a member of Selfmade for over three years, you won’t find a gym like this in San Diego. It’s not the gym only, But the trainers and the personal there are one of a kind. Not trying to be offensive with my review, but seriously how low of a loser would you have to be to take the time to rate a business without every being there....