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Non-functioning air runner with a cone on it for weeks now
Sofia T.

COACHING: 5 stars for most coaches, their energy, and music. 6 stars for Courtney, Safi, Matt, and Amar! PROGRAMMING: 4 stars; I did weight training for a number of years so I feel I am pretty strong, but Tuesdays and Thursdays are focused on shoulders and biceps and the bicep work is excessive for most women. EQUIPMENT: 2 stars. Machines can take weeks to be repaired. Currently, the screen on multiple machines turns on but it doesn't actually track calories or distance. I reset the workout on the screen before I start and some machines will say I am running at a sub 4-minute mile pace. I might be fast but I'm not that fast. SENSE OF COMMUNITY: 1 Star. Simply put, there is no sense of community unless you count putting your first in the air and saying "work!" together after class. I've never been to another fitness studio where there are a dozen people waiting for a class in the lobby and nobody talks or interacts. There are different ways to get folks to talk to one another but that starts with the ownership and how they cultivate that. Be aware of their business model that makes them a ton of money: $99/month is great, but it's $15 for each "late cancellation." Late cancellation is cancelling your class less than 8 hours BEFORE it starts. So if something comes up with work, kids, etc. and you cancel 7 1/2 hours BEFORE your class starts, you are automatically charged $15. This rule is absurd and insensitive to the fact that life happens and people have extenuating circumstances. Renegade invests in a sales team to get you signed up. I was contacted several times within two weeks of visiting. Meanwhile, since I have joined and reached out to them, I get a delayed response or no response at all. Overall, Renegade ownership seems to care most about your money & their reviews. I'd stay for the coaches and workouts most days but I can't support a business that demonstrates (through their "late" cancellation policy and lack of responsiveness) it doesn't care whatsoever about its members.

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Valerie G.

This is quite honestly the best boutique fitness studio that I have ever discovered after literally trying every single studio in San Diego (that has multiple locations, not stand-alone ones)! I started going to Renegade back in March of this year when I was studio shopping in addition to also going to a regular gym, and 8 months later I'm still going 1-2x a week in addition to my regular routine! This combination of bootcamp style/CrossFit/PT is exactly what I need as I am a skinnier individual and want to get stronger but also want to push my cardiovascular ability which I don't find myself doing as much when I'm doing my regular gym workouts. I started going to Renegade UTC and would come for  Victoria's classes all the time because I worked with her at a previous gym, and she always absolutely killed me in the workouts by making sure I went heavier, bringing me extra weights. I've taken Tyler, Santana and Zander since then and they all have their different styles but always give me an absolute great workout. Now that I've moved down to South SD, I go to North Park now and make it out for Amar's classes, who is a beast! All the instructors are great and know exactly what they're doing. If you're looking for a studio where the instructors truly look and explain like amazing athletes, this place is for you. The WOD is written on the board, so it's easy to follow, they also explain and demo 10 minutes before the workout starts so if you're a beginner, you can rest assured they will teach you. I do have to say that this studio has a population that I think are some of the fittest people I've worked out next to compared to other studios (even F45, Barry's), so I think it speaks volumes to how people are progressing here! If you're new to working out, they definitely come around and fix form, and if you're only a cardio person, find peace that 1/3 of the work out you'll already know how to rock! (13 minutes of cardio on tread/assault bike). The studios themselves are beautiful when you walk in! It's true that the focus really is on the WORKOUT, so there isn't much cutesy front desk items, but I think that is what separates Renegade from other studios - this one is TRULY about fitness and pushing people to see real results, not any of that fluff stuff. Community is also what makes the hour visits so worth it. No other studio I know has members/coaches who I see become close to each other. I'm sad to say I'll be moving to SF soon but will continue being a part of the Renegade fam for as long as I can! (Expand to SF!!!!! ;))

Best gym in SD! Amazing high quality equipment but even better personality. Will definitely come back, kam and ant are really nice!

Legs/Back/Biceps with my girl Angel! Her first time and she killed it!!!  Amar is one of my favorite coaches here!
Lovelyn L.

Monday evening with Amar (Legs, Back & Biceps) was KILLER! I consider myself a fitness fanatic & have gone to various workout facilities around San Diego & I always come back to Renegade. I teach dance & fitness myself so truly appreciate the high level of workouts and customer service I receive as a client every time I workout here. The North Park location is by far my favorite for multiple reasons. -Location - Close to 805 freeway on/off ramps. Close to my apt so convenient! -They're on ClassPass!! -It's CLEAN. Plenty of spray bottles, wipes & hand sanitizer around. -Plenty of SPACE! Especially when you're on the Turf section, I don't feel like I'm laying on my back looking up at someone in the Racks. Other locations are super tight & it's fine, BUT I prefer a little more space & NP affords you that. -Every Coach I've taken from has killed me in a good way. I leave feeling stronger. I also appreciate how ONE Coach can cue each section so seamlessly. As an instructor- that's not easy to do. So I applaud them for this!! They know when to push you and challenge you to up your weights or pick up speed in Cardio. Also they all have KILLER PLAYLISTS! I'll find myself bobbing and smiling which helps with these challenging workouts. It's a lot to take it your first time - So I'd go with a friend. I'd also let the coach know so they can help you if needed. Otherwise- RENEGADE is my favorite workout where I push my body to the limits! Bring your own sweat towel and water. FIRST TIMERS COME EARLY & get a feel for the Assault bikes and treadmills if you've never been on one. They're very different from your typical gym equipment. Highly recommend this place to everyone!!!

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Almost at my 250th class In just over a year! The workouts and coaches are great, especially Nick and Chalsea!!

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Continued fraudulent, unauthorized monthly charges even though I canceled my membership in November 2025.

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Workout was amazing! Great Structure and gym equipment. Wish i loved in SD so I could go everyday!

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It's fun and definitely motivating. But you have only that option as a gym if you sign up with them.

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I've been a member since 2022 and I really enjoy working out here. I came in knowing no one and…read moreended up with some pretty awesome friends. The friends I've made are what push me to come as much as I do. The coaches are great too! At 6am is Coach Kat and Coach Coop and they are funny, knowledgeable and great at getting me to lift heavier than I think I can. The only barrier I have with more of my friends coming is the cost, but it truly is an investment in myself and my health. Come check it out and tell them Alison sent you! ;)

If you want an easy workout, don't come here. Maybe take a walk instead. If you want to have the…read morehardest workout of your life and actually see results, look no further. I've taken group workout classes at different gyms, but nothing compares to the workout I get at F45 North Park. First off, this is their top ranked location in the US, and now I know why. This place buzzes with good energy and great workouts! The coaches here are the big difference. Coach Coop and Coach Kat are phenomenal! I thought I was going to pass out about 3 times in my first class, I loved it! It's only been three weeks and I am already seeing a massive physical difference. How it works is they have different stations set up, and you go from station to station with your pod. You do a quick warm up, the work out, and then a cool down. Coach Coop is as motivating as it gets. When he tells you to keep pushing you keep pushing! If you want to feel like Rocky Balboa is in your corner, lace them up and run it!

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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!

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