I've been training with Andrea for about a month now, and I'm already seeing a noticeable…read moreimprovement in my strength. As a marathon runner, I was specifically looking to build strength in my legs and improve my mobility to support my running--and she has been incredible at helping me do exactly that. What really sets her apart is how attentive she is to form. She makes sure every movement is done correctly so you're actually targeting the right muscles and not risking injury. I've learned so much about proper technique, and I can already feel the difference in my runs. She's knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly cares about your progress. I always look forward to our sessions--they're challenging but in the best way. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to get stronger, move better, and see real results!

Body by Drea is truly exceptional! I've been working with Drea nearly a year. She has a rare gift…read morefor meeting clients exactly where they are--whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or refining an established practice. She creates a supportive environment that encourages growth without ever pushing into strain. What sets her apart is her ability to help you recognize when and how to challenge yourself appropriately, while always listening to what your body needs. Each session feels deeply attuned, as she not only hears but responds to the signals your body is giving. The result is a balanced, empowering experience that leaves you stronger, more aware, and genuinely cared for. I can't recommend her highly enough.

I found Scott online when I was searching for a trainer to help me develop my bone density. Did I…read moreluck out! Scott listened to my goals, we discussed an approach appropriate to my goals, abilities and age (77). We have been working together for almost a year, and I am super happy with the results. Besides understanding body mechanics, he also is knowledgeable about nutrition. I like the way he works, and he makes the hard work fun!!!

Extremely thankful for Scott. As a former college athlete, I…read morehad lost my way and my routine to get back on track just wasn't working. At 31, Scott completely transformed my foundation and provided me fitness education that I didn't learn during my D1 sports experience. From February to August, I lost a much needed 20 lbs from 211 to 191 at a healthy pace. He also helped me re-stabilize my lower back after a history of disc issues, while gaining strength, and significantly helping improve my mobility and balance. Scott was very cognizant of what my restraints were, and was empathetic with what the demands of my job were during a very challenging period in my professional career. He built a plan for me, both inside & outside of the gym, understood what my goals were and how to achieve them at a healthy pace. This led to significant improvements and ultimately help me re establish a foundation with a system that just flat out works. Thank you Scott!

I can't recommend Andrea enough. She quickly identified my weak spots and has worked with me to…read morestrengthen them -- I feel noticeably better overall, and pain from overworking certain muscles has subsided. Her workouts always challenge me just the right amount, never too easy or overwhelming. She also made eating well feel manageable by breaking it into clear, personalized goals instead of one vague plan. Everything she does is tailored to me specifically, and it shows in the results. Five stars, easily.

Working with Andrea has been one of the best investments I've made in my health. She has helped me…read morestay accountable to my strength training in a way that's both motivating and sustainable. Rather than expecting perfection, she focuses on small, realistic changes to my nutrition that have naturally led to better daily decisions and long-term habits. What truly sets her apart is how she shows up every single session. She meets me with compassion and flexibility on the days when life is heavy and I genuinely need to adjust. But she also knows me well enough to recognize when I'm simply making excuses--and that's when she challenges me to push through. That balance of empathy and accountability has made all the difference. I leave every session feeling stronger, more confident, and supported. If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about your progress and knows exactly when to encourage you and when to push you, I can't recommend Andrea enough.

I've been a regular at The Fit Mill for nine years…read more The workouts are a great mix of cardio, weight lifting, and core exercises - adaptable for any fitness level. The workouts are always different and move so quickly that you don't realize that you're almost done. The music is good, the people are welcoming, the gym is clean, and the atmosphere is so fun. The owner and trainer, Shanae, takes the health and safety of her clients personally. She is quick to offer modifications, corrections, and encouragement in a way that makes you feel empowered. She truly cares about everyone who steps through the doors of her business, whether it's your first time or your 1200th time. There are often monthly challenges to push us outside of our comfort zones and incorporate a healthy lifestyle beyond the gym. People bring in fruit from their gardens to share, books from their libraries, and community causes that need support. The Fit Mill is more than just a group HIIT workout. It's a community of incredible people who want to push themselves to be healthier and lift each other up in the process.

Do I love this workout!? Of course I do. Always changing, innovative and thoughtful. But what I…read morereally love is supporting a local, woman- owned business. Shanae has poured her heart and soul into this business and it shows- just by the people that come and the feeling of community you have when you're in there and on top of that, right now, she is running an amazing summer special for anyone who's looking at your budget (as we all do ) She's offering great deals!

Absolutely amazing woman. She knew exactly how to help me reach my goals and instruct me how to…read moreproperly engage my muscles during each workout. So stoked to be on this journey with her!!!! And to top all of this off she is a neurodivergent friendly trainer! So if you are ND she is your gal! 10/10 would recommend Oh and if you're not in north county SD she has options for zoom or meeting at her wonderful facility in Carlsbad.

Christine is upbeat, positive, and has a great sense of humor which are sought after qualities in a…read moretrainer. Better still, she listens well and adjusts workouts based on feedback.

I've been going to gyms for roughly 68 years (when I was 8 years old I would go with my dad to the…read moreLA, downtown YMCA). Over the years, I've been to numerous gyms. This one is by far the best. It's well maintained and VERY clean; both out on the floor and in the locker room. The other members are well educated, friendly, and courteous when lifting weights/doing cardio's. Rarely do you hear grunts, groans and dropping weights. The front counter staff are friendly; both coming and going. The trainers are professional and know what they're doing. I like this facility. How often do I go; 7/7 (except for Thanksgiving and Christmas)

This is a very tiny gym. The strength training area is extremely small. It offers no pool or sauna…read more We went for a few years during Covid because they at least tried to keep stuff clean, but quickly stopped afterwards. The inflated price seems to create extremely entitled, mostly older gym-goers, that hoard 4-5 sets of freeweights at a time, and then hold loud 45-minute work calls while monopolizing a cable tower and glaring at anyone who comes close. If you want your routine to take 2 hours to do half as much actual lifting, spend 20 minutes trying to park, and still cost literally 10x as other gyms, then go for it. And hey, at least the locker rooms are clean. Just never try to cancel. They will call, text, email, and otherwise harass you to re-join every 2-3 months for the rest of your life. And no, they do not listen to requests to stop.

Here I go! Another attempt at trying a low impact workout spot. Luckily for me, Elevate is def not…read moreintimidating as most Pilates studios. I think it's because you are actually working out with the lights ON in the room and you can actually see what you're doing when you're dying in that 10 second plank. I'm still new to this Pilates world so having an instructor like Molly be so welcome and helpful is nice. She showed me how to use the mega reformer and really helped make sure the class was in good form. The class went by faster than usual Pilates classes I've taken. Maybe it was because it was a Lagree class, but still don't know how different all the classes are. I'm looking forward to the next class to take here! Lots of parking in a shopping plaza near Pavilions.

I absolutely love Elevate! The coaches are so kind, encouraging, and intentional. The class goes by…read moreso quick because they are so good at picking moves that build on one another, choosing fun playlists, and coaching so that your form is on point. I walk away shaking (which is a good thing!), and feeling great about how I worked so many muscles in a deep, effective way. I've seen the change in my body and am super thankful that the low-impact doesn't HURT my joints and post-collegiate volleyball wear and tear!

I've had such a great experience working with Gwyneth at The Perfect Workout! She works exclusively…read morewith my dad and me, and does a great job making sure we both get the most out of every workout. She's really attentive to our posture and form and always makes sure we're doing the exercises correctly. She also knows when we have a little more "left in the tank" and pushes us just enough to get that extra effort out of us! Gwyneth is encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about helping us get stronger. I've worked with several trainers at The Perfect Workout and have had great experiences with all of them, and we've really enjoyed having Gwyneth as our trainer!

So far so good! After spending some time away from the gym, I had to find a way to ease back in. I…read morewent to several different exercise programs but really settled on TPW bc of how efficient it is. My trainer Contessa is really thoughtful about my personal health and wellness goals but everyone here is really kind and helpful in general. Will update my review after my first three months!

I came to FLxR just to try it out and just loved the coaches, environment, people, and workouts. I…read moreget special attention from coaches when needed. The other members cheat you on and make you feel like you can accomplish CrossFit. There is a great variety of coaches for weight lifting, CrossFit, nutrition and range of motion. They are very supportive and motivating. I'll never go anywhere else.

This is truly a special, special place that has changed my life for the better…read more I've been part of this fitness community for nearly 2 years now - I tried it on a Groupon whim, and it's become such an integral part of my wellness that I can't imagine ever going back to one of the soulless chain gyms. The amount of support that I receive from coaches and fellow athletes alike is something I wouldn't have believed existed, or known that I needed, until I experienced it firsthand. Instead of standing in line for equipment, we share and make sure everyone is taken care of. Instead of awkward silence in common areas, there is laughter and camaraderie. Instead of putting in my hour of exercise and clocking out for the day, there is constant motivation and support to better my health through nutrition challenges & resources. Everyone is cheered and celebrated equally - from the chubby girl in her first class doing the most scaled versions imaginable (that was me!) to the mutant superstar doing 48" box jumps and handstand push-ups like they're nothing (still not me, but maybe someday?). People in all walks of life and in all stages of fitness are welcomed into the fold. This community support is the foundation on which all of my accomplishments and improvements have been built. I can't say enough great things about the owners and coaches. This special place is clearly a product of their passion for helping people be their best selves. The class sizes are never too large for the coach to give everyone personal attention and instruction on the technical movements. Even with someone as uncoordinated as myself who needs things explained to them every time like it's my first time, they're patient and generous with their attention and help. With their help, I've done so many things I'd never imagined myself doing (HSPU and rope climbs? Ahhh!). In FLxR's walls, I have celebrated many many firsts and PRs. I feel stronger and more confident in my body's abilities than I've ever felt in my life. I've gone from dreading WOD every day to wanting, or rather NEEDING it (it's better than therapy). I'm no longer obese, no longer pre-diabetic, am completely anti-depressant free and thriving... I can't wait to see where I am in another year! I highly recommend FLxR to anyone looking to become a better, healthier version of you. Whether you're just starting down that road and looking for a judgment-free zone to start in, or you're already bad-ass and looking to improve your next open scores to the top 1%... or anywhere in between, I think there is no better place to do it. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~ My original Review, from 2017: I drank the kool aid. I joined the cult. I fell in love with cross fit. Today is the last day of my one-month groupon and I am signing on to be a regular member. The first week was scary and intimidating. I came in overweight, NOT in shape, and terrified of all the scary looking equipment and giant weights. But the awesome coaches and friendly classmates helped me through it. No one ever made me feel silly for having to use the training bar with no weights on it while the gal next to me is lifting a bar bigger than she is. And i didn't receive an ounce less of encouragement. Every workout i survived felt like an accomplishment, boosting my self-esteem and desire to come back. The second week was hard and reluctant. I was tired and sore. There were days I took the 'just get yourself here' very literally and told myself I'd just show up and half-ass it - but of course the motivation in the air is so infectious, it's impossible to not give it your all once you're there. By the third week, it had become a staple in my day. There are days when I'm excited and can't wait for the class, and there are other days I come in tired/stressed/sore/depressed/hungover dragging myself in and whining through the warmup, but every time I leave at the end of the class i feel like a rockstar and have no pain, am full of energy, and with a big smile on my face. And the times when a trainer notices my progress and comments on it, it sends my mood soaring even higher. In the month I've been coming (5 days a week), I've lost 13lbs and one pants size. my body feels firmer. i can see muscle definition peeking out from under the receding fat. but forget all of that (yeah that's the reason i initially signed up, but now it's only a happy side effect) now i'm more excited that I'm finally off the training bar and onto the big girl bar and adding weights to it. That i'm able to finish the workouts. That i'm already down-scaling considerably less than I was a month ago. These accomplishments make me feel better about myself. I feel stronger and more powerful... I feel confident and motivated. I feel happier and healthier. I feel good. All of these factors together have contributed to me making more progress than I'd imagined was possible in only one month.

I came to the Pvolve location after enjoying the online platform for a bit. WOW. They do an…read moreincredible job bringing the experience to life. First of all, that space is gorgeous. Light, bright, and stunning. And spotless. The whole studio team - owner, front of the house, instructors - are warm, welcoming, and fun. The overall vibe of the space is also great. Members seem to know and like one another, and were very welcoming in in my first few weeks as I was checking it out. In terms of the workout, it's different... in a very good way. Think functional strength training meets mobility meets longevity-focused exercise. Some of the moves are different than anything I've done in a workout before, but after getting through the novelty, I started to realize how smart they are. There is a method to the madness. The classes are so good, thanks both to the methodology and the skillset of the instructors. I ended up joining the studio with an unlimited membership, and I'm so glad I did. It comes with the online membership, which is great for quick workouts on the days I can't make it in for a full 50 minute experience.

Been a member for 30 days…read more Best month of my life. I saw the PVOLVE sign go up last summer (2023) and was curious about what it was and what PVOLVE stood for (Personal Evolution - by the way). Before it even opened I looked it up, read about the methodology (https://www.pvolve.com/pages/method) and history, even called Kristin (owner of Carlsbad location). I was so intrigued. I'm over 50, not an athlete and haven't really had any fitness goals up to this point. BUT now with my kiddos being old enough to take care of themselves (well, kind of, you know boys!) I thought this was THE chance I had to start taking care of myself and become part of a community that feels the same. I've been consistently going to Pvolve for a month now. I hate gyms, don't like jumpy-jumpy high-impact workouts and was uncomfortable at some of the other Carlsbad studios. So I gave this a try The emphasis at Pvolve is on low-impact movement. It's called functional fitness. It focuses on intentional moves using unique equipment (they provide) and a ton of balance (you learn this). It's actually HARDER to do leg lifts or arm weights in slooow motion. You focus your moves. It's really cool. It's so fun to watch yourself get stronger and your balance get keener. One of the largest reasons I chose Pvolve was that the founder, Rachel Katzman (who has Scoliosis - as do I) created a fitness program along with doctors, physical therapists and other health professionals (Clinical Advisory Board) that addresses strength and mobility. This fitness model is PERFECT for all women, especially for us in our menopausal stages! I'm gaining muscle strength, mobility and balance on a weekly basis. The workouts are tough, but I feel so good afterwards! I can really feel the difference. They offer a free class, so you can try it out. It's worth it! The studio is full of wonderful people and it's super clean - they even sanitize their equipment after each use. There's a locker room, lockers, a vanity bar with wonderful products to use and 2 clean bathrooms. Lastly - there is a filtered water bottle filler - I literally come with an EMPTY container so I can fill it there. It's the BEST water! lol