Best Gyms in San Diego

2021

EoS Fitness FEATURED

EoS Fitness is a San Diego-based gym that holds a variety of fitness classes such as cycling classes and yoga classes. Fitness enthusiasts have access to a wide range of equipment such as treadmills, stair climbers, rowers, and weights. The gym has various areas to accommodate different sports and training styles including a boxing area, an outdoor area, a basketball court, a functional training area, and a powerlifting station. EoS Fitness also provides personal training sessions and at-home workout classes.

Aquavie

• Pool
• Personal Training
• Outdoor And Indoor Facillity
• Fitness Classes

Aquavie is a 40,000 square feet fitness center serving clients in San Diego and the surrounding communities. It has a rooftop swimming pool and running track and more than 200 strength and cardio training machines and free weights. It also provides group classes such as yoga, cardio, core, HIIT, barre, and Spin classes. The facility's trainers help clients improve their form and get familiarized with the different gym equipment and machines. Aquavie's spa offers facials, massages, and body treatments.

Art of Eight Training & Fitness

The Art of Eight’s expert-level instructors coach all ages and skill levels in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. Founded in 2011 by Muay Thai World Champion Melchor Menoroff, the gym is located off of 163rd and Balboa. Ao8 boasts a full sized boxing ring and weight room, and their world-champion instruction includes learning the training philosophies of discipline and respect.

Balanced Fitness & Health

Balanced Fitness & Health serves downtown San Diego in developing whole body and mind wellness. Personal training and group exercise classes are available, as well as corporate wellness plans. Memberships come with a free nutrition consultation, access an indoor rock climbing wall, and numerous free activities.

Barry's

• Fitness Classes

Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, Barry's serves the strength and cardio interval fitness needs of individuals in the San Diego area. Barry's is now global from its first NYC studio and has facilities in other parts of the U.S. and the world like Australia, Canada, Denmark, and France. It offers high-energy training sessions to build strength and gain muscles, as well as high-intensity intervals to increase aerobic capacity and endurance, improve heart health, and optimize performance.

Body by Dave

Body by Dave consists of a certified team of personal trainers and massage therapists. They provide a free fitness consultation and specialize in remote training. Members have access to online training programs to assist in achieving their fitness goals outside of the gym, and fitness packages are available for in-home, office, or personal gyms. Daily, weekly, and monthly body assessments help track progress made toward individual fitness goals.

Body University

• Personal Training
• Outdoor And Indoor Facillity
• Fitness Classes

Body University is a boutique gym that provides a variety of services to clients in San Diego and the surrounding areas. It aims to advise, mentor, coach, and nurture clients with regard to their health and fitness needs. The gym is also equipped with commercial-grade machines to cater to the needs and goals of individuals. Its training programs may be by group or through private sessions. The gym was co-founded by Francine Sablan who is an IFBB professional competitor.

Chuze Fitness

• Outdoor And Indoor Facillity
• Fitness Classes

Chuze Fitness is a health and fitness center located in San Diego. The gym focuses on both the mental wellness and physical fitness of its members. It provides a selection of fun workout sessions and formats such as yoga, HIIT, pilates, family exercises, and team training. Its amenities include equipment for cardio, circuit training, group exercises, and free weights. It also has hydro massage, infrared sauna, locker rooms, tanning, turf area, and Chuze Blends, which serves healthy blends for clients' post-workout drinks.

City Boxing

City Boxing was established in downtown San Diego in 2001 and offers over 40 co-ed classes per week in boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Their mixed martial arts trainers are both former and current world class professional fighters. Kids classes are available, and the gym offers a 30-day risk-free trial.

CrossFit Counter Culture

CrossFit Counter Culture is an Encinitas, California-based gym serving the San Diego metro area and providing CrossFit classes with flexible dynamics to serve clients who want communal instruction as well as those who desire individualized 1 on 1 training. Classes are available for clients aiming to increase mobility, build strength, or prepare for competition. This location is a 5,000 foot large facility offering complimentary childcare services. Showers and locker room accommodations are also available along with an in-house physical therapist.

Crunch

• Personal Training

Crunch is a fitness center accessible to clients in San Diego and the nearby metros. Its team of fitness specialists helps people who want to achieve their fitness goals, either to lose weight or tone their muscles. The instructors facilitate HIIT workouts incorporating cardio exercises, martial arts, and boxing. The gym caters to clients of all sizes, shapes, ages, gender, and fitness levels. Crunch started in the industry in 1989 when it opened its very first location in Greenwich Village.

Deadweight Strength

Deadweight Strength was founded to provide a powerlifting and strongman gym to dedicated weightlifters. Each member of their coaching staff has years of competitive experience. Their equipment is competition-grade, and all lifting racks are custom-made. Small group coaching (no more than four lifters) is available in addition to basic membership packages.

Fit Little Italy

• Sauna

Fit Little Italy is an athletic club operating in San Diego. It offers a wide range of classes including HIIT, yoga sculpt, athletic ride, vinyasa flow, and Pilates. Its team of trainers leads all weekly classes. One of the trainers, Heather Harlan, specializes in weight loss, body transformation, and strength training. The club features a variety of amenities like a saltwater pool with cabanas and a hot tub, an outdoor turf cross-training area, steam rooms, and a locker room.

GreenSpeed Training Facility

GreenSpeed Training Facility guides athletes and fitness enthusiasts in the San Diego area in achieving their speed, sports performance and strength goals. Tom Green, the founder of GreenSpeed Training Facility, has been a coach and trainer for more than 17 years. He is also an accomplished former athlete in track and field. His staff members are experts in nutritional needs, weight loss, chiropractic therapy, massage, physical therapy, sports performance, and youth programs. More than just physical aspects, GreenSpeed strives to develop discipline and an action-oriented mindset during one-on-one and small group training.

Grinder Gym

Grinder Gym sets itself apart from other San Diego gyms by offering a 21 Day Fat Blast with a money back guarantee. Additionally, the gym provides flexible class times and 50-60 classes per week. Their goal is to help members meet their lifelong health and fitness goals.

Hardcore Fitness Boot Camp & Personal Training

Since 2013, Hardcore Fitness has provided bodybuilding boot camps and training to provide the greatest fitness results in the least amount of time. Supplement regimens and diet plans enhance Hardcore Fitness's resistance training and cardiovascular workouts. Hardcore’s certified trainers have placed in the top five in national bodybuilding competitions, and can assist new and seasoned bodybuilders with contest prep. Training is available for adults and children.

Iron Orr Fitness

• 24 Hrs

Iron ORR Fitness is a team of personal trainers serving individuals in San Diego. The company is passionate about creating customized programs that can empower clients to achieve their own fitness goals. The team offers training packages in body-building, injury recovery, nutrition, pain management, sports performance, and more. Aside from providing a full outdoor gym, this firm also developed the Iron Orr App for those who want access to their fitness programs from the comfort of their own homes.

KOR Strength and Conditioning

KOR Strength and Conditioning specializes in Kettlebell workouts and strength conditioning. KOR’s certified trainers are gold medalists at the state and national level, who provide individual coaching in sports performance, weight loss, pain management, and strength building. They host events, competitions, and workshops to enhance regular workout routines. Additionally, KOR partners with Eat Smart Restart and Power Supply to offer nutrition plans and deliver meals right to members’ doors.

La Jolla Sports Club

La Jolla Sports Club has the equipment to fit any workout and provides a variety of classes including spinning, Barre & Pilates, yoga, Zumba, and dance. In addition to personal and group training, they provide spa services and physical therapy. Child care is also available at La Jolla Sports Club, which is open 362 days out of the year.

Last Real Gym

The Last Real Gym describes itself as a gym for “fitness-minded people” whose workout is a “major part” of their day. Their trainers receive certification through UrbanBody Gym for personal and team training. They set achievable and fun exercise and nutrition goals and pride themselves on getting members excited for their next workout. A variety of membership options is available.

NXPT San Diego

• Outdoor And Indoor Facillity
• Fitness Classes

NXPT Fitness San Diego is a fitness studio that offers its services to clients in the metro. The facility is comprised of a weight room for adults as well as an exclusive kids-only room. The gym provides the necessary equipment and space for isolation, body-building exercises, focused movements, stretching, accessory work, and spot training. Furthermore, the studio conducts exclusive group programs that cater to weddings, military entrances, and sports preparations. Members have access to a phone app designed particularly for easy communication.

Performance360

Performance360 is a San Diego-based strength and conditioning cross-training gym with locations in San Diego in Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla. This gym, which has been in business almost a decade, focuses on strength training through a combination of barbell training, kettlebells, athletic plyometrics, conditioning, and Olympic lifting, in combination with the use of each client's own body weight. The staff includes yoga instructors, triathlete champions, Olympic weightlifters, former professional athletes, and strength competitors.

Planet Fitness San Diego (University Ave), CA

• Fitness Classes

Planet Fitness San Diego (University Ave), CA is a fitness facility serving clients within the metro. Its gym is fully equipped with cardio equipment such as treadmills and ellipticals. Other equipment includes weight machines, smith machines, cable towers, and PF 360. Guests can also access hydromassage and massage chairs, as well body enhancement equipment. Its trainers can provide personalized service to help clients reach their fitness goals. Planet Fitness has over 2,000 locations across the US.

Point Loma Sports Club

Point Loma Sports Club is an all-purpose fitness center located in Liberty Station. First-class equipment and staff meet personal, group, and corporate fitness needs. PLSC features the PurMotion Crossfit Inspired System and more for cross-training. Also, PLSC offers all-inclusive yoga classes, an in-house massage therapist and chiropractor, and self-defense training. The 23,000 square foot gym includes 6,000 square feet of functional training rooms.

Stern's Gym

Stern’s Gym was founded in 1946 and remains a distinguished bodybuilding gym in North Park. The has hosted big names such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Pearl and delivers an old school approach to achieving weight loss and bodybuilding goals for clients of all fitness levels. One-on-one training focuses on weight training, flexibility, and cardio. Their training has helped members place in both muscle and physique competitions.

The BXNG Club

• Personal Training

Founded in 1999, The BXNG Club offers a unique one-on-one fitness program based on fight arts. Their fight and fitness experts customize fitness programs to every age and fitness level. The BXNG Club offers Pilates and yoga classes in addition to boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts training. Classes are regularly updated to maintain a varied and exciting workout schedule.

The Gym

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

The Gym is a San Diego-based personal fitness training studio that helps reach the fitness goals of various clients, including attorneys, surfers, accountants, college students, and other members of society. It is equipped with different types of bodybuilding equipment that aids in transforming the body. It comprises personal trainers and gym members who have experience in creating a workout routine that meets fitness goals. The Gym's clients can sign up for a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual gym membership.

TruSelf Sporting Club

TruSelf Sporting Club serves the Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and San Carlos neighborhoods. Their fitness professionals are nationally recognized and provide both personal and group training. Corporate wellness packages and massage therapy are also available. Memberships are month to month with no contract. TruSelf won the 2015 Best New Gym in San Diego award.

Vertical Hold Rock Climbing Gym

Vertical Hold has welcomed climbers of all ages and experiences since 1994. The gym boasts more than 24,000 square feet of climbing wall, and lists bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing as the top activities. Trainers offer free belay lessons and can even connect solo climbers to a climbing partner. Kids can participate in weekly summer camps or join the year-round youth climbing team.

Xplicit Fitness

• Personal Training

Xplicit Fitness is an athletic training facility that offers its services in San Diego. It helps with muscle toning, muscle gain, and overall fitness. Its instructors also assist in creating a dietary plan suitable for its clients' long-term goals. In addition to individualized training, it offers a boxing program for small groups which allows one-on-one instruction. The main instructor of Xplicit Fitness, Chad Yavitz, has over 10 years of fitness experience.