I was never a group fitness guy before, but these guys nailed it…read more Regardless of if you think a Russian kettlebell swing is a type of backyard playset, or you're proficient at split-jerks, Performance 360 has workouts for you. Not sure what's in the water here, but the community they've built is overwhelmingly positive and inclusive. The new Bay Park location has the same signature P360 workouts in a location more convenient for those that don't live in the beach zones. If you're in Bay Park, Bay Ho, or anywhere East of the 5 (looking at you Clairemont and Mission Valley), and want a more convenient location to experience Performance 360, this is it. Results-driven group fitness. No pressure, no attitude. Safe, clean, and something for everyone in each class. Tough women, weak men, over 50, division A college athletes, the obese, as well as specimens of fitness... I've seen them all come through and experience results here. If you're hurt, or have a need for a modification, they'll work with you on that. No judgement, no pressure, just thoughtful programming and instruction.

Bad customer service, very unhelpful when I tried to cancel my membership. Seemed like they use…read morehigh pressure tactics to keep charging membership fees for clients who are no longer coming to their gym.

I started training with Kristen at the beginning of the year having never lifted weights before,…read moreand somehow she has turned me into a person who gets genuinely excited about hitting new personal bests. She is absolutely incredible. She's extremely knowledgeable and does such a great job explaining the "why" behind what we're doing, which has made me feel so much more confident in the gym. She also has a fantastic eye for form and knows exactly when to critique, when to push, and when to remind me that I am, in fact, capable of doing the thing I'm convinced I cannot do. I'm hitting personal bests in most sessions, which still feels slightly ridiculous considering the fact that at the beginning of the year I had basically no idea what I was doing. I also started working with her postpartum, so rebuilding strength and confidence in my body has felt especially meaningful. She has helped me focus on what my body can do and celebrate that, rather than getting caught up in where I thought I "should" be. If you've ever felt intimidated by weightlifting or thought, "Yeah, that's probably not for me," GO SEE HER. She'll teach you, encourage you, challenge you, and somehow make you stronger before you even realize what's happening. I came in not knowing how to lift weights. I stayed for the PRs and the satisfaction of successfully lifting increasingly heavy things. 10/10 would recommend. Go get strong!

Just moved to the neighborhood, and am absolutely loving this gym. I really like the class style,…read morewith a focus on strength, working on the same exercises each day of the week for the month, and then switching things up the following month. Everyone is also super friendly and willing to help, instructors as well as the other members. It's also really cool to see a gym where the members have belonged for a long time (years), which you don't see that much these days at other gyms and studios. Love the music and the vibes. You can try 1 class for free, and then first month at a discount. I'll be joining full time after my trial month is over!

These last several months at CrossFit Hillcrest constitute one of the longest streaks of consistent…read morefitness gains without significant injury in my adult life. Jordan and Maggie care enough to understand my fitness goals and keep me safely on track. The folks who choose to work out here are friendly and welcoming, and the coaches happily scale the workout to meet you at your fitness level, but it is always a challenge. It is easily the best fit for me of the several boxes I have tried over the last few years. Jordan's acerbic sense of humor is not for everyone, but he is the reason this gym is such a friendly and welcoming place.

Place changed ownership in fall 2022, Pride flags came down immediately. Almost all the staff were…read morelet go or resigned, and years-long members left in droves (Check out CrossFit Humanity, where you can find most former HAC members). There are still a few good ones behind, especially coach Jake. But, the vibe changed entirely. I let my 5+ year membership go. The new owner Jordan is cold AF, with a huge ego, just ick. He ruined the magic of HAC in a matter of days. Sad to see what the place has become, it used to be amazing. Thanks for the memories, and for the safe space this amazing gym once was. I've since left for another gym and am much happier. But will alawys love this place for the memories and love before it turned into a sinking ship. Check out CrossFit Humanity instead!

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 have been a member for 3 years and recommend Performance 360 to everyone I meet in PB/OB/Bay…read morePark. I can't say enough good things about the gym. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The workouts are never boring and designed to build on each other so that you can meet whatever goal you set for yourself. I've worked out at other gyms that focus on making the workouts as intense as possible. While P360 doesn't lack intensity, it is much more focused on quality than quantity. Instead of doing 100 deadlifts, you will slow it down and work towards your personal max over the course of weeks. The coaches are also extremely available to the members and will work with you on injuries or when you need more instruction. I came in knowing nothing about Olympic lifts. Not only do I feel comfortable with all of them, I've never injured myself in the process.

From the start everything was so seamless and easy. The app, the customer service, the trainers…read moreeverything has been a 5 star experience and it's very refreshing. They are extremely flexible and understanding and for a change I didn't feel trapped into any membership. I highly recommend them!! The trainer I took was Kristine who was incredible and passionate. And the owner Bryan provided the best service I've received from any gym. They're very responsible and fair!

Absolutely would recommend 1904 for anyone looking to get into CrossFit training! I am blown away…read moreby the demeanor and commitment to their members and those looking to join. I currently train heavily in martial arts and have just picked up a program that I was hoping to incorporate CrossFit 1904 into. Elise has been super helpful in guiding me to the trail class after signing up and was friendly and engaging! I ended up not being able to make the trial class as I personally bit off more training in my regiment than I can currently chew, I am embarrassingly writing this in a state of insomnia induced over training which is completely my own fault and not in any way tied to 1904. Elise and the 1904 team were super understanding and it has only left me with more desire to come back when I can handle the additional workload!

Great trainers and community. Classes are super fun and everyone cheers each other on!! Super…read moreaccessible location. Bathroom has grab bars and a roll under sink. All of the trainers can adapt to your level of crossfitting!!

Locomotion is the best group gym experience I've ever had. As "group fitness," you'll be shocked at…read morehow personalized it feels. From my very first sessions, the coaches learned my name, my strengths, and my goals and that personal attention has never faded. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming. I've never once felt intimidated or like an outsider, which is rare in a group fitness setting. There are tons of regulars here (a testament to how good it is), but they embrace newcomers with open arms. Even partner workouts are stress-free because the coaches thoughtfully pair you up based on size and capability so no awkward moments or feeling left out. The programming is strength-focused, not just endless reps or HIIT burnout. Every workout challenges you to grow with proper form and progressive weight. Coaches don't just stand back or sit on their phones, they are constantly walking around, giving constructive feedback to keep you safe and improving without ever making you feel judged. The gym itself is solid: clean, open concept, brand-new equipment. The music keeps things fun too - each trainer has their own personality and favorite playlists - one morning might be punk/rock, the next hip-hop, and another high-energy house mix to fuel a Friday which makes classes fresh and motivating. I was skeptical about the 3-week programming format at first because I hate routine and predictability, but I actually love it and it wasn't even a learn to love it experience. Having back to back weeks of the same program is like having a personal trainer because you can track your weights and really see progress more easily. (And if you're not feeling a particular workout, it's easy to swap/avoid that day hehehe). Booking is simple, even same-day, and rarely you'll see a waitlists or stress, plus the cancellation policy is super reasonable. What really sets Locomotion apart is how much the trainers care. James, the owner, checks in regularly with personal texts to make sure I'm getting the most out of my membership. When I had back pain after a vacation, he offered a free 1:1 consult to help me safely get back into training. He even worked with me when I had an unexpected billing issue with my old gym - something he absolutely didn't have to do, but did because he genuinely cares about his members. If you've been looking for a gym that combines the energy / discipline of group fitness with the attention of personal training and a community that will make you feel right at home - Locomotion is it. I can't recommend it enough.

i love working out. always have…read more but finding the right place...that's different. it's about energy. chemistry. whether you belong there or you're just another membership fee. most gyms feel transactional. like you're paying for access to equipment and nothing more. not this one. locomotion athletics gets it. gets me. in ways i didn't even know i needed to be gotten. listen. i used to be the person who smiled politely when coaches would say things like "you'll be able to do this" or "trust the process" and i'd nod along thinking...sure, and maybe i'll sprout wings while i'm at it. i was wrong. they were right. about everything. i'm doing things now i never imagined: lifting weights that used to seem impossible. pulling myself up from bars i could barely hang from. the coaches here...they see something in you before you see it in yourself. and then they wait. patiently. while you catch up to their vision. am i still coming to terms with the fact that they were right all along? absolutely. it's humbling in the most beautiful way. the programming here isn't just smart. it's intuitive. like someone crawled inside your body and figured out exactly what it needed to wake up. every workout feels purposeful. intentional. like a conversation between you and your potential. and the community... the community! this isn't some sterile fitness factory. this is a place where people show up as themselves. where celebrations happen for first pull-ups, personal records, and simply showing up on days when showing up feels impossible. the coaches don't just correct your form. they see you. really SEE you. they know when to push and when to hold space. when to celebrate and when to simply nod with quiet understanding. i'm stronger than i've ever been in my life. EVER. which feels poetic since i have a book coming out that's probably going to ruffle some feathers. (nothing wrong with a little self-promotion, right? "i wish i was worse" coming nov 9!) there's something deeply satisfying about knowing that when the inevitable fights come from what i've written about people, i'll be ready. the strength i've built here isn't just physical. it's the kind that holds you steady when the world decides to have opinions about your truth. this place doesn't just build bodies. it builds the kind of person who can handle whatever comes next.

Loved the workouts. The contract games are a damn shame…read more Let me tell you something. If you've ever dragged yourself out of a warm bed at 5:45am, looked in the mirror, and thought "today's the day I stop being a before picture" -- these trainers will meet you there. And that's the honest truth. The training at Fitstop La Jolla is the real deal. Classes start on time. They're efficient. The energy's positive. Nobody makes you feel like a sack of laundry for not deadlifting a Buick. The trainers are the whole reason this place works -- encouraging, locked in, they meet you exactly where you are. A few of them are flat-out spectacular. They pay attention. They actually care. As a guy showing up to 6am classes trying to turn things around and start crushing life, I felt supported every single morning. No notes. That part earned five stars. Couple small things, and I'm barely complaining. The music gets... lyrically adventurous. If you've ever done burpees at 6:15am while a grown man on the speakers describes things you wouldn't want said about your daughter -- you might train at Fitstop. But hey, they want it edgy. Who cares. Not my hill to die on. Here's my hill. I tried to leave. And here's the kicker -- I did it right. I gave the exact 28-day written notice their own contract spells out, in writing, by the book. You'd think that'd be the easy part. You'd be wrong. Instead of "got it, here's your last day," I got the runaround. By my read they're billing me nearly a month past what their own contract says I owe -- a 28-day notice somehow turned into a final date that doesn't line up with 28 days from anything. And when I pointed out the math, the answer was basically "no discrepancy," with no real explanation of how the dates work. Upton Sinclair said it best: it's hard to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on not understanding it. And let me be real clear, because this is the part that matters. This is NOT a "read the fine print" review. I read the fine print. I followed the fine print. The problem isn't the fine print -- the problem is they don't honor what's in it. If you've ever followed a contract to the letter and watched a company wave off the math with "no discrepancy" -- you might be cancelling a Fitstop membership. And that's the shame of it. I liked these people. The fitness side deserved a way better review than this. But it doesn't matter how good you feel at 6am if you walk out the door at the end feeling like you got worked over. You can build all that goodwill at sunrise and torch it at the billing desk. Honor your own contract and this is easily four stars. Great trainers. Just know that when it's time to leave, that's where the workout really starts.

This review is long overdue! I originally came here for an event, but I stayed because of the…read morepeople--the coaches and the community are just that good. I'm truly grateful to have found a functional fitness gym that complements my marathon training and is helping me rebuild after taking two years off heavy weight training. The classes are super structured and always well explained, with built-in modifications if needed. One thing I love is that each station has a TV screen showing the movements, so even if you forget, you always have a visual reference. The programming is intentional--it keeps you from getting overly fatigued or risking injury, while still challenging you to push hard when it's your turn. The rotating group format includes rest blocks that give you just enough time to recover and hit the next set strong. I love that part so much! The mix of cardio and functional strength is solid--it never feels like too much of either, and the balance is thoughtfully spread out throughout the week. And the best part? It's a real community. Everyone is genuinely supportive and here to help each other hit personal goals. Parking is super easy, too! There's a convenient lot behind the building shared with Harry's Diner, plus plenty of neighborhood parking nearby, so I've never had trouble finding a spot--even in La Jolla. The facility itself is insanely clean, well-stocked with PT and mobility tools, and clearly designed with so much intention. I don't even live in La Jolla, and I still make the commute--it's 100% worth it.