I'm a softball middle in-fielder and was in search of a group that could dial me into a strength…read moreand flexibility training program to help me between seasons while home in San Diego. Catalyst Performance movement specialist extraordinaire Brian Wilson assessed my posture & put me through a ton of sport specific testing to determine my individual athletic profile. From this profile he showed me where on my body I was needing to focus energy and helped me construct my 10 week Summer training program! After the first week of doing it, I already feel way different than any seasons prior to this and can't wait to see my gains on the field come August! If you are an athlete looking to dial in your body for performance...catalyst is the place. The outdoor turf space, brand new equipment, and well-educated trainers and performance specialists make it soooo ideal. Love this place and the positive environment they provide!

Today was my second session with Pedro and I am beyond impressed with his preparation, attention to…read moredetail, knowledge, and ability to motivate me. As a physical therapist myself, I understand the importance of proper form and an appropriate plan of care to get people to achieve their goals. Pedro has developed a comprehensive strength and conditioning, mobility, and flexibility plan to help me improve my explosive power, endurance, and hip flexibility needed for training Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing). I'm looking forward to improving weekly with his guidance and motivation!!

Second time to this facility I like it so far…read more Clean not very crouded My trainer is Sarah Vandekar who helped my my friend to get in shape She is very nice and seems that she knows what she is doing. Very supportive. Just started this journey so very excited

I recently visited this place to try the sauna and cold plunge. The place is really nice and clean…read more They have complimentary towels and a shower there next to the sauna.

On a recent trip to San Diego my friend recommended we check out a class at PB Fitness. We opted…read morefor the Friday afternoon full body work out and wow was it a great workout! The owner Kat was also the instructor. She was very thorough in her instructions before getting started so everyone was clear on what to do at each station. There were 3 exercises at each of 4 stations covering all the bases, leaving you spent after each one. Kat provided tips and motivational quips throughout which was super helpful. The other ladies in the class were friendly and welcoming. This is a 3 story boutique gym with even the 1st floor indoor area open to the outside allowing you to enjoy the fresh air and breeze from the nearby ocean. There are amazing views of the sunset over the ocean from the 3rd floor. Here's the best part, I happened to be there on a night where they were having a wine tasting social on the 3rd floor from 5:30pm-8pm. Kat and her assistant put out a lovely spread, both generous and tasty. Members brought bottles of wine to share while socializing and making new friends. It was such an awesome way to bond with this little community, which is something Kat really prides herself on. It's not just a gym but like a second home, somewhere you enjoy going to not just rushing in to grab a workout and get out. Check this out if you're in the area, you'll be glad you did! I know I'll definitely rely be back.

Love PB Fit! Grateful for the rooftop and open air and great community. Great location too!read more

I tried a free class to see if I wanted to to join a while…read moreback. I chose not to join. My interaction with the owner, Dave was exactly like many other reviewers. He's a walking, talking ego. His behavior was rude, immature and actually quite irrational. Not sure why he would behave like that toward people who were going to be longtime members of his gym, but now that I've read some of the other reviews it doesn't surprise me at all. Don't waste your time even checking this place out. With an owner like that they'll be out of business soon anyway, and you can be sure there won't be any membership refunds when they do.

I been training with Kru Dave since July 2020, because of Covid my first classes were done via…read moreZOOM. Kru Dave broke the techniques down so good that it was very easy for me to pick up on it quick, I learned a lot and I knew at that moment that I was ready to continue! If that wasn't enough to get me hooked, once I got to experience it in person, I knew I was ready to make the commitment not only to train harder, but to make smarter and healthier choices in my life. Thank you American Boxing bad ass name btw and Thank You Kru Dave

Surf Body is amazing. I Started training with Jay back in May and the results far surpassed what I…read moreexpected. The outdoor environment mixed with hard work and some great tunes equaled a great workout. I go three times a week and with a busy schedule the times of the training are flexible. I highly recommend you try it out. Thank you Jay you are awesome. Thank you for what you do.

The workouts are awesome! You get to work out outside and enjoy the San Diego weather while getting…read moreyour butt kicked! Jay is an awesome coach - he's super encouraging and attentive, and his tailored workouts make it possible for anyone to get in shape. He provides the equipment, and the workouts are always changing so you never get bored, which is a huge plus for me. I also love that the schedule is super flexible, and the groups are small... so you're basically getting the perks of personal training without the crazy price. If you're looking to change up your routine and have fun getting in shape, call Jay :)

Been working out here weekly for a year now and I enjoy the format and the instructors. They are…read moreattentive to making sure I'm doing the exercise safely and correctly so I don't get injured. They offer alternatives for any of the movements that are problematic or difficult. The workouts are as challenging as you want to make them. I like the warmups and the cooldowns. Clean bathrooms and just enough space where you don't feel crowded. They used to give cold towels after the workout and I'm sorry to see those have been eliminated. Please bring that nice touch back!! Shout out to trainers Macy, Miguel, Megan and Carly. You guys are great and make this place great!

I've been to many HIIT type gyms but not all satisfies me. Looking for a gym is like real estate…read moreshopping. Both have in common are price, location, amenities. For a gym, I also look for scehdule, cleaniless, routine and the people. Happy to say, I've been at F45 for 8 weeks now and became a member as they hit all of my must haves. It stands for Functional 45 where each class is only 45 minutes. It's almost robotic in a sense that everything is timed. From the demonstration to two minute warm up to the 45 minute work out. The timer is on each tv and each exercise in that station is displayed on specific tv's. There's also a heart monitor for purchase that tracks your activity. Must haves: 1) Schedule & Location: Rarely will you find a gym with 5am being the first class. Most gyms begin at 6am. 5am is perfect and the location is an added convenience for me to head straight to work. Safety is important because most circuit style gyms are in a random alley in a warehouse and their warm ups require a lap around the block. I would get paranoid being a female in the dark and I'm usually last. At F45, your warm ups are indoors. The gym has glass windows from floor to ceiling. It's brightly lit and shares a lot with the complex to only park in spaces marked "Retail Only". There isn't a lot so you'll need to park on the street or across the street in the Vons plaza. 2) Amenities & Cleanliness: There are two showers and it's first come, first serve by putting your name on the white board. No need to bring your own towels as they provide towels and at the end of each class, you'll get the nice cold aromatherapy scent towel as you cool down. I notice everything when it comes to cleanliness. For example, it's gross to see hair strand floating on the floor when you're breathing heavily in a plank or push-up position. Some gyms will require you to wipe down your equipment after each class which can be time consuming and waste in materials. I haven't seen it but I'm sure F45 has their own cleaning schedule because I have yet to witness anything floating on the floors or sticky equipment or yucky showers. So far the facility is clean. 3) Routine: I get bored easily which is why I tend to gym hop. Most gym dedicate a day to a certain body part which means, you'll get an imbalance of gender when women tends to come on leg days and men on upper days. Not at F45. All the workouts has been full body incorporated and you never know what you're in for. There are unique names for the daily workout like Mkatz, Abacus, Red Diamond, that has a description if it's cardio or weights. However, you won't know about the set up and transition which is one of the reasons why I keep coming back. I also love that all the equipment at each station are fully set up prior to each class so that it doesn't take up your time to set up. 4) The people: This includes the owner, coaches, and members. Everyone is legit super nice. You can tell when a gym gives off that selling and arrogant vibe but not here. They make you feel comfortable and super chilled. The coaches are always hands on to correct your form, or quick to lend a hand when they see you struggling, or assist in putting on the feet straps for the pull up bars. They even push you to your max potential but only because they know you're capable. I wouldn't sign up if I didn't like the people. 5) Price: You get what you pay for. I would say their price is comparable to all the other gyms out there. Each gym is independently own so there's always specials and Groupon deals. I would highly recommend a trial class to see for yourself!

I did not know that is was more a private gym catering people who use personal trainers when I…read morevisited the open house Spring health fair last weekend. I love to attend these kind of events to see if I can join different classes (they are not a type of gym that offers group classes, and I learned that by going there) but thanks to attend that special event I was able to try cupping with one of the personal trainers present. I was also able to try sports massage by another amazing coach (all the coach wear multiple hats and everyone seems so genuine and nice). I took a look at the facilities and loved all the super clean equipment, spaciousness, also I was able to easily park on the street and get to know several of the trainers and vendors. I could get a glimpse of what the trainings they offer look like and definitively is a place I would go for personalized workouts.

Yelp removed my earlier post because it contained "promotional content." My bad. Reposting without…read morethe offending content: This is not an open gym; independent trainers are able to rent space to serve one client at a time. Actually, I find that policy to be the most annoying thing about this place, especially if you and your partner or a friend want to work 1:1 with a trainer. But I gather that the policy is in place to keep the space feeling open. So, no -- this is not a place for group fitness. The busiest I have ever seen it was when four other trainers were working with clients. Even then, the space -- about 4,000 square feet in all -- did not feel crowded. And you get the range, from beginners to professional athletes. But the intimidation factor is low. People aren't here to look cute and socialize -- they are here to focus on their fitness and get out. The gym is largely drill- and circuit-based. Reminds me of personalized CrossFit. And it has all the necessities -- dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, benches, conditioning ropes, a treadmill, an upright bike, a row machine, four tires, a power rack and TRX equipment, mats, rollers, etc., etc. Honestly, the range of equipment is impressive. Trust that you are going to get an excellent workout. I have lost more than 550 calories in a single, half hour workout here. My trainer is the man! The space also has a shared office if you need to get some personal conversation time in with your trainer. Also, the gender neutral bathroom is sizable and kept VERY tidy. There's even a bench in there to make a clothing change easy. There is a small parking lot right out front (and pushed slightly away from the street) but plenty of parking on the streets out front and adjacent.

I've been coming here since 2019, amazing staff and facility in the heart of Bird Rock!read more

rip off... a friend bought me a free session but when I got there they tried to sell me gloves…read more...shoes...socks.... what a scam.... whatever you do dont by a free session as a gift for anyone....they are a greedy company and do not promote boxing nor exercise just squeeze for money....sad business