Great gym. I really like the new update to the gym. There is much more space and more equipmentread more

Because my membership has limited access to certain 24 Hour Fitness tiers, I can only visit select…read morelocations. With my usual gym undergoing renovations in April, I needed a convenient alternative, and options were limited. The Carmel Mountain location, right off the 15, is ideal for me after work in RB. I reached out to see if they could accommodate me during the renovation period, and James and his manager Elijah were incredibly helpful. After speaking with James about my situation, he went the extra mile by checking with his manager to find a solution, and they were able to take care of me. I really appreciate their willingness to help--that specific location is a huge time and gas saver. Grateful for the great service and support. I'll include Luis, Jay, Mathis and Kaylee in this review lol Good folks, good times, good workouts.

This studio offers a really challenging hiit circuit type workout. Im in my 50s, and it took me a…read morefew months to get acclimated but my body already feels and looks stronger. I can push it hard or go easy depending on what else I'm doing, instructors give clear instructions and alternatives. At this point I'm starting to learn more of the exercises so It's not cognitive overload trying to remember everything at the beginning of the session. They always helped me out, but it feels good to just relax into the workout. So, give this a try and give it a few months. Only wishes are: 1) the mat smell can sometimes be overwhelming, not sure what to do about that. 2) they only offer 5 lbs weights and 10 lb dumbbells on the racks. As a woman (lots of us here!) it would be so much better to have some 7s or 8s because I always have to choose too low or too heavy. 3) No real community, but it's dark and loud so you can't really carry a convo inside. Dark and loud is great for concentrating on the exercise though so it is what it is. The coaches are phenomenal and get me to work harder than I ever would on my own and I am "forced" to do a cardio circuit which is my least fav and also getting easier. Yay renegade. Also, and people have mentioned this in other reviews: everyone is ripped here and I frequently see instructors in my classes so while I'm sure folks do other things too, I think this workout really gets results if you show up and push hard.

Gabby instructor is awesome! My first class today and she helped give me a lot of instructions and…read moremake sure I knew what to do. This is my first experience at a class gym like this where small sets of groups do different exercises and rotate across the gym equiptment. This is much morn fun than lifting weights alone!! Highly recommend

I moved to Carlsbad and still look forward to making my trip twice a week to train here. It's been…read morea little over 8 months, and Mia, Fernando, and Will have changed my life. But it's thanks to Justin's leadership the entire team inspires me, whether I'm hearing other trainers across the gym or chatting at the front desk, or moved just a bit extra by daily quotes on the whiteboard. Every hard rep is celebrated with high fives and every day I'm not training, the staff is working hard on my nutrition, my growth, and adjustments for chronic pain. John was there to hear *all* my concerns my very first day, top of which was that I've been recovering from an eating disorder since 2012 and had been fearful of training because of triggering language or incentive. John briefed the whole team for me, and 8 months in I've never once had to explain myself or course correct. They got me, they push me, they celebrate with me, and see me as a person they're really invested in. It's obvious that same level of energy and investment carries to all their clients. Today I feel strong, excited, powerful, and healthy. I fit my jeans again, I'm eating better food, and I'm still completely removed from bad habits, all because the iron orr team carries that weight (and counts for me every rep! ;) ) I've come to love them all as friends and members of a big San Diego community and I'm going to train there the rest of my life, on my way to becoming a ripped grandma.

Iron Orr Fitness has been exactly what I needed to get back into lifting and feeling strong again…read more The entire team, environment, and gym are incredibly friendly and welcoming. My personal trainers, Francesca and Logan, have both been fantastic in their own ways. Francesca has an amazing mentality towards fitness--she checks in with me regularly to make sure I'm making progress and knows exactly when to push me just a little more to help me feel accomplished after every workout. Logan brings a sense of positivity and ease to training that reminds me of the best sports coaches I've had in my life. His affirmations and encouragement make me feel confident and strong. Like many places, personal training here isn't cheap, but it's been worth every penny. In just a little over a month, I'm down 7 pounds, and I know this team will help me reach my goals. If you're looking for a gym that makes you feel supported while pushing you to be your best, Iron Orr is the place to be!

I love this gym, I have Daniel as my persona trainer twice a week and Jason Dixon as my stretch…read morespecialist. I've lost my 10 pounds and 2% body fat, and my back pain is pretty much gone all thanks to these guys. much love and highly recommend!

I love Lifetime fitness ! don't get me wrong, BUT don't drink the water!!!…read moreIt looks like it comes from a filtration system, but it doesn't. Yes I tested it. I have a great filtration system at my house so I know. my tester reads 25 ( very drinkable) and their tester is over 300 ( yuck ) Thats San Diego unfiltered water .. I have spoken to many employees already / it seems like they are unable to help .. For 300+ a month they should be ashamed of themselves. they even have water fountains with a filtration co name on the sink which is misrepresenting like it's filtered . I tested it. It's not !! Its is not filtered in the bathroom. It's not filtered in the main gym ; and it is not filtered in the restaurant. I don't know about you, but I don't want a smoothie made with sink water and I don't want to work up a sweat and drink sink water thats unfiltered I hope they Fix or charge us less each month! Also don't be dishonest and have your water in a place where it looks like it's filtered. I would think you could get in trouble for doing that. At the very lease I hope this review wakes up management and someday soon we can bring our water bottles from home to fill up with filtered water ..

Taking advantage of a 3 for $36 intro special, I tried out PVOLVE, one of the fitness studios…read morelocated in the newest section of the Westfield UTC Mall. It took me all 3 classes to finally understand what PVOLVE is. Their signature classes utilize a lot of proprietary props and accessories like the p ball (a resistance band that holds a ball that you put on almost like a belt or pair of pants). They do have a weighted training class that does involve light weights (up to 15 lbs). The movements are described as functional. As the instructors teach, they often describe how the movement mimics a movement you'd do in your everyday life like picking up something of the side of the bed or closing the door. There are foundational positions that you frequently work out of involving small, but effective movements. As someone whose done all sorts of group fitness classes, I can honestly say it isn't quite like anything else. While there are components that mimic barre or pilates, it's different. There are a lot of inverted positions in which one foot might be facing forward while the other is moving inward. That was unique and felt a little difficult to get used to, but the instructors are very attentive in helping you get it right. I especially enjoyed Maggie. She was so friendly and I took her classes twice! If you're a first timer, know that you do wear athletic shoes here. They have a nice locker room and changing area. You pick up your basket of props and drop them off at the end of class. Overall, I really enjoyed the classes. I think this studio would be especially great for those recovering for an injury as it feels slightly similar to physical therapy. It's highly accessible and there was a wide age range of participants in the class. The only thing that would prevent me from continuing to come here is the cost. The monthly unlimited membership is $400/month. It's a great workout, but that's a really high cost, even in comparison to many other group fitness studios. The benefit is that it does come with access to their at home classes, but it's still difficult to justify. A single drop-in class is $45. I really enjoyed the class and hope I can find a way to come to another class!

I tried out Katie's class at PVolve called Sculpt and Burn. It was epic! Very good for someone…read morebattling nagging injures etc. Very different from anything else I would do. This is top of my list of best new workout studios hands down. Good for all levels of exercise enthusiasts.

I usually use another gym location but this one in particular is just so pleasing to the eyes. I…read morecan't get over how beautifully designed it is and fully stocked items are. The women's restrooms are stocked with plenty of towels and toiletries. The staff are friendly and helpful when needed.

I LOVE Exos Campus Point branch. It is amazing in all aspects, the staff, the facilities, the…read moreshowers (oy my, the showers are the most amazing I have seen at any gym or hotel, I would live there), the equipment and of course the coaches and the fellow gym goers. I am glad that my company offers this gym as perk and people from various companies in the same campus can attend this gym as well as the one in Torrey Pines (called Exos Torreyana) and another close to the big Qualcomm and a brewery Karl Strauss (go figure, first zumba, next drinking, what a combo:). Anyways, going back to Exos Campus Point, I love all the classes, I have been going for the past couple of months and have tried many. I like the boxing and also the yin yoga, super mellow and ending with the music coming from those magical bowls. Outdoor yoga is also so refreshing and they make every activity look easy and fun. You can also complete challenges, by doing extra activities and punching a card. After 5 activities you get a shirt. Activities can be from hiking, to cleaning beaches to something different from the day to day activities. Best corporate fitness center ever.

This is a brand new studio and it shows the moment you walk in. Everything feels fresh. The…read moretreadmills, the rowers, the floor equipment, all of it feels crisp and ready for real work. The coaches are the real stand out (I'm looking at you Sara and Alex) Maybe it is the energy of a new studio or maybe it is a team that is genuinely locked in, but they feel present in a way that is not always the case at long running locations. They watch form. They give personal corrections. They keep the room moving without losing the individual in the crowd. At older studios it can sometimes feel like routine takes over and the coaching becomes familiar to the point of autopilot. UTC feels like the opposite of that. Coaches here get you engaged and do the work to keep you motivated. Classes run smoothly. The energy is strong. You walk out feeling like the coaches were actually with you the entire time. Parking is easy, which is rare in this area. The only odd detail is the set of thirty minute spots right up front even though every class runs a full hour. It is not an issue... just weird.

I would like to address a negative review that references a class that I was physically present for…read moreregarding the use of cell phones in class (which is a violation of the rules at OTF and phones aren't to even be brought into the actual studio with you, they're to be left in lockers). Sara handled the situation with poise and professionalism, and I am thankful for her stepping in to address the situation. I was in a different station than the girls who were recording and being on their phones, but I was aware of what was going on because they were laughing and recording while working out. As mentioned previously, phones are not meant to be out during class and, unless you have prior consent from the coach and the studio (of which I can think of one member who was doing a promo for them and got permission), participants aren't to film in the studio. This is part of the reason I go to OTF, because I do NOT want to be filmed while working out unless I consent to it, and I definitely don't consent to being in the background of videos of random people at the studio. I was on the treadmill when the girls at issue were on the rower and they were goofing off and did not appear to be taking the workout seriously while recording and playing on their phones. Sara, rightfully, asked them to put the phone away because it was disrupting the entire class, which it was. I was at a completely different station and was distracted by them recording and playing on their phone and missed a cue from Sara because of it. Sara is a wonderful coach, and the atmosphere at OTF UTC is welcoming, but people are there to work out. We all are working on improving ourselves and while the workouts are meant to be fun, the rules are in place for a reason. I'm incredibly thankful that Sara spoke up during class because it was a distraction and it made me greatly uncomfortable knowing I could be in the background of their videos. Sara, thank you for all the work that you do and the heart you give to this studio.

What a workout! This was my first time experiencing Solidcore and I was not prepared for the…read moreintensity. The class I took was the Signature50: Full Body, led by Haley. This isn't like a heated class but you will definitely be sweating by the end. We arrived 20 minutes before class began and we're able to enter the building with a pre-generated code. Before the main room with all the machines, you'll find lockers, bathrooms, and water fountains. We stowed our stuff and once doors opened, we quickly went in to claim our spots. If it's your first time, make sure you come early so there's enough time for the instructor to go over the equipment and how the class works. Instead of weights, the equipment relied on tension and it might not seem hard but the workflows have a lot of holding that tension so you really feel the burn. The beginning started off with a lot of abs exercises and then switched to lower body with some upper body stuff. By the end, I could really feel it in my abs and slightly in my legs. Highly recommend trying at least once! Haley was great and kept a fun energy throughout the class!

I am obsessed with solid core. I got a membership on Black Friday as part of their sale, but I had…read moreattended getting a class pack in the past. I have yet to have a bad instructor. They are well trained and are amazing with cues and hands on adjustments if that's your thing. They are super inclusive to new people. Each day has a different focus, and I always leave sore (in the best ways).

Cool, no-frills gym. I was there on a weekend and a weekday while on vacation and it was never…read moresuper busy which I like. Machines are all working, clean and no squeaking. There are lots of hand towels and separate towels to just wipe down the machines. There's plenty of free weights, but I didn't have a chance to take photos of that area. This gym can accommodate someone that is looking to just do some cardio and light weights, or even the biggest of muscle men. I just walked over from the hotel I was staying at, but I did see plenty of side street parking. The gym is located INSIDE an older brick building and there is a Bank Of America sign on it. Since my group and I were guests for a few days, the front desk had to check us in and they did so efficiently and with a smile. Not sure what they charge monthly but as a guest, I appreciated the cleanliness and how nice everyone was, whether working there or working out.

What an amazing gym! The staff is super nice, they have towel service, and even Eucalyptus towels…read more I'm used to commercial gyms, so getting access to a private gym was such a treat. Even at their peak hours they aren't very busy. There's plenty of equipment, and I got my workout done in a very efficient manner. Would definitely come back here if I ever find myself in La Jolla again!

TG Gym is hands-down one of the best gyms I've trained at. The equipment selection is excellent…read moreeverything is well thought out, solid, and perfect for serious training. You never feel limited here. One of my favorite parts is the outdoor training space. Having that option makes a huge difference, especially when you want fresh air or a different training vibe. While it doesn't have all the flashy amenities some big gyms offer, what it does have matters more: quality equipment, space to actually train, and an environment that supports real work. If you're focused on results and want a gym that prioritizes function over fluff, this place is hard to beat. 100%

This place was dope. Hella old school machines, felt great. Went on a Wednesday night. Not busy…read more Excited to come back