Second time to this facility I like it so far 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 read more

Self Made Training Facility - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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Was interested in the gym, doors open all around , very inviting. Walked in around 2pm looking around for staff or signs to pay for a day pass. Was unable to find someone so did a light workout and was stretching waiting for afternoon crowd in hopes to being approached to pay for a daypass or meet staff and discuss making it my home gym. Was approached and instead of a kind reaction I was asked to pay $50 or leave a fake reivew.. I paid the $50. If you're new to the area and looking for a gym with a warm community. This isn't it. Go somewhere else. read more

I was looking for a gym in the San Diego area & after some searching I went to SMTF. I met the owner, Scott. I was able to get a great workout while I was there. The equipment was great & I think what was best was the overall atmosphere I was able to be in. I really recommend this gym & Scott was a great owner to welcome me. read more

I had an amazing experience here as It contained all the elements of "The Perfect Gym". Plenty of Plates Friendly/Helpful workers Very private not crowded at all Clean Equipment Sauna + Cold Plunge Great Lighting for Pumps Welcoming/ Kind owner If it wasn't due to the membership price, I would've easily called this gym my home. read more

This is a calm & quiet gym just a few minutes away from pacific beach and mission beach. You avoid all the crowds here and the pretentious wanna be fitfluencers with their cameras set up everywhere. Equipment is clean and new and well taken care of. The cardio section could be a little better but I'm sure most people come here for weights and not cardio anyways. read more

I had a really good experience at this facility. It was clean and organized and had some really good equipment. I worked on glutes and got a really good pump. The trainers were nice and friendly. I actually got to meet the owner and he was very helpful and friendly. 10/10 read more

I was visiting from out of town with my family and was looking for a gym with day passes. I walked in and was met by one of the personal trainers, Nathaniel, who was super kind and honest. He advised that it was not a traditional gym and that you can only train here with a personal trainer. I sadly understand. Nathaniel was kind enough to contact the owner, Scott, who allowed me to pay for a week so that I could workout. Scott was very kind and understanding to allow me to train here for a week and let me tell you, their facility did not disappoint. Excellent equipment for experienced lifters, very clean and organized. All the days I was the there, the other personal trainers were very kind and friendly. No egos. A breath of fresh air from your traditional mainstream gyms. I wish I had one of these in Vegas. Because of folks like Nathaniel and Scott I would join. I'm an experienced lifter for over 20 years with competitive experience and take my fitness serious for my line of work, and I can tell you gyms like this are rare. Anyone who trains here is getting the best. read more

I've been going to personal training at this gym for past 4 years. Gym was sold over a year ago and new ownership uninstalled the water fountains. You now have to pay to drink water ($3 for sale). Or got to the sink in the bathroom and cup your hands... Also, they have around 3 fans in entire space. None operating from top corners of ceiling to provide air flow. Worked out today and it was 85 degrees inside gym and 72 outside the gym. It stagnant AF and feels like New Orleans in August Also, they raised rent for all their trainers. I'm loyal to my trainer but these new owners are scummy. Get some more fans and provide water. Real basic. Reeks of potential legal issues. read more

Awesome place to be inspired and exercise with an experienced trainer. Each trainer here takes pride in delivering results. This is only Trainers training their clients. You always have the equipment available and the results to show for it. read more

Pretty decent gym. Followed my trainers here. I work with the Electrum Performance trainers here (Alex Sterner, Alex Bryce, and Anthony Zapata). They are great!! Quality training to compliment my other workouts and training. I've seen other trainers train MMA with their clients here. (Pretty cool). Downside is that parking is kInda tough if you don't want to park off to the side and walk to your car in the dark. The doggy day care next door reserves a lot of the spots. Also though there is a shower at this gym... the rest of the bathrooms always seem dirty -- no toilet seat covers, jammed paper towel dispensers, dirty toilets? For such a nice facility, thought at least the basics would be covered. Also the speed bag was broken for a full month before it got replaced... read more

I wanted to give this gym a try, but they do not do day passes and they turned us away & said "EOS fitness is down the street." What gym doesn't do a day pass to try out their gym? read more

Amazing gym with top of the line equipment and facilities. If you're looking for a good training spot in San Diego, this is the spot to be at! Not crowded and very welcoming staff/owners read more

great atmosphere, very friendly staff and clients. My first time here everyone was welcoming and had positive energy all around! Community is important in gyms and I can see the amazing community here! read more

On a road trip and looking for gym. And we found a great one. All equipments were great and in good condition. There was a lot of machines and huge amount of dumbels. PTs were professionals with good attitude. The gym wasn't over crowded. Big thanks to owner! If you have a possibility - you should try this one! read more

beautiful facility, 10/10 ! had a great time!!! the best trainers and equipment san diego has to offer! read more

Self Made Training Facility - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

Andrew Reiss is an awesome trainer. I've been trying to grow my glutes on my own for years but was always too scared to try any machines and weights besides hip abductors. He's been amazing at helping me actually reach my goals and keeping me motivated, plus I appreciate that he pushes me but not to an uncomfortable or dangerous limit (I am super lazy at the gym by myself). I started seeing progress after just a few sessions and am so happy with how my body is looking!! read more

The new owners, who seem to aspire to actually improve the quality of this facility (aka removing year's old poop stains from the toilet) have removed the one water fountain so that patrons are forced to buy their $3-5 bottles of water. If you bring your own in don't plan on refilling it because the bathroom sinks are too shallow and the water is not filtered (and the sinks always have hair in them). There are still holes in the floor, and the padding is coming off the walls in the martial arts area of the gym. Not too sure what their plans are to improve the place, but they are certainly taking their time. read more

Self Made Training Facility - The lack of maturity is directly reflected in how little trainers care. This is a professional business and the owners should be embarrassed - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

I was getting tired and bored of my usual routines at the gym. I hit a plateau and felt stuck. Working out wasn't fun anymore, but I didn't want to give up on my goals. I wanted a personalized program specific to my needs and this is where my search for a PT began. This is probably unconventional on my end, but due to scheduling and availability, I ended up working with two different coaches at SMTF. (Don't worry, they both knew about each other and were cool with it :)) My first trainer is Kathleen. When I first met her, she was very knowledgeable and understood a lot of the obstacles I had faced during my fitness journey. She's tough, her training sessions were challenging and out of my comfort zone, but she motivated me to never give up. I loved the feeling of accomplishment after I trained with her. My second trainer is Jeremy. Sometimes, I would complain or whine, but he was always extremely patient with me during those moments lol. I became sick for about 3 weeks and was worried about losing my strength. Jeremy understood and modified my training until I got better. He is also incredibly knowledgeable and helped me reach many different PR's. Both coaches were very communicative and were always available for me if I needed help with nutrition, had questions about training methods, or if I needed to talk about things going on in life. I felt like both my coaches genuinely cared about my well being and really wanted to help me achieve my goals. I've lost 15 pounds in 8 weeks and feel stronger!! I may sound biased, but I KNOW I was lucky enough to have 2 AMAZING coaches. I would highly recommend Kathleen Day and Jeremy Fox if you're looking for a personal trainer in San Diego!! read more

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Best Gym/Training facility in San Diego!!! Found them on Instagram and instantly connected with Wyatt Wermager (one of the top trainers there) and Matt Pallardy (the gym owner and an absolute rockstar)!! Such great people and a beautiful facility to train!! These guys will get you in shape FAST!! It's all about surrounding yourself with people who will motivate, inspire and push you to your max limit... they do that so good here!! Highly recommend you check them out!! P.S. Ask Matt Pallardy about that special "Magic Water" that he gives away for free... you will not be disappointed!! It's a game changer read more

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I did both in person and online training with Tyler and I can't recommend him enough! I was very much a beginner in the gym and he helped me get to a place where I was comfortable and knew what I was doing. He is very knowledgeable and great to work with! If you have fitness and diet goals he'll help you achieve them. read more

Lifestyle changes are a process. This process, although not impossible, requires time and support. I lacked both of those things. But six months ago I found the support I needed to make this change. This transformative stage, as I called it, could not have been done without Tyler Durant. Tyler is undoubtedly the best trainer I know, and I highly encourage anyone who wants to make lifestyle changes as I did to contact him. In only a couple of months, and without realizing, I was losing unwanted weight and gaining muscle and strength. I'm close to my sixth month training with Tyler and I can definitely see the difference in my body, health, and mind. At first, it was a challenge to start my training with a new trainer. To be honest, it was scary, too. I was ready for the worst. However, since day 1 I saw that Tyler was different from other trainers. Tyler is patient, empathetic, and trust-worthy. I now realize that training is a science; Tyler not only communicates with me in a language I understand, but he is very relatable to my experiences. As simple as it sounds, Tyler goes above and beyond by asking questions not solely to have a conversation but to foment and create rapport. In my personal experience, Tyler always has been there to support me in my training. For example, when I train with Tyler I never feel overworked or unchallenged; Tyler continuously monitors and tracks my progress which is enormously beneficial at this stage of my progress. Tyler is a great guy, and he is the best trainer I have ever had. Tyler is a sociable-honest person and very knowledgeable and motivated. But what really makes Tyler a great trainer (that will take his clients to the next level) is his confidence and conviction that anyone can succeed. Tyler believes in me. This is what keeps me going. Now, after six months training with Tyler, my physical strength and appearance has improved beyond my expectations. I am healthier than before and my abilities to do everyday activities have improved. I feel happy about myself. Thank you, Tyler! I highly recommend Tyler as a trainer! read more

WOW !! What an amazing gym, I am not from this area and only traveling but am so glad to have came across this place. From the second I walked in I was welcomed and took care of immediately by the members. It's very comforting, very organized, and very clean. Definitely one of the best gyms I have ever been in !! read more

I just signed up here a few weeks ago. The gym is great, it has everything you need to get a good lift in, hit the bag, and has a recovery room as well. One of the owners Scott helped set me up with their new VIP membership that has 24 hour gym access. He has great customer service and the sign up process was quick and easy. They also offer a great deal for military! read more

Decided to jump back in with working with someone again after a 10-12 month break. I've had great results with a trainer in the past put sadly my last one I worked moved out of the area. After reviewing some profiles I decided Tyler Durant was the best fit for my goals. Very apparent at the start was Tyler's easy going demeanor. It's always intimidating to start up with physical activity in front of someone when you are not in the best shape. Tyler was extremely kind, patient, and supportive. I had only planned on doing a quick three month period to get back in shape but I three months I saw the changes and decided to stick with it as the workouts with him were extremely valuable. Tyler seems to know just how much to push to keep me moving forward. I had an injury midway through - not Tyler's fault - but he was able to modify workouts and keep progress going. His workouts are fun, dynamic, and kept things interesting. I've had to put a pause on training but I hope to be back. The most important thing is over six months I now have a solid base to work from. I'm still in the gym independently 5 days a week. I like working out again and enjoy the stress relief I get from it. Enjoying fitness and activity again is the best gift Tyler gave me. Thank you! read more

Love this facility. Has everything you need and more equipment wise. The trainers are all incredibly friendly and encouraging. Special shout out to Wyatt who I've been training with the last year. Always supportive of my goals and helps me get there! read more

Top quality gym with well maintained facilities and equipment. Great customer service and caring staff.

My absolute favorite trainer is Coach T. He is consistent, kind and always makes us work to our potential.

Since moving back to SD recently, I was looking for a gym with a different vibe from a big box gym...this gym is absolutely beautiful! Very well organized, always clean, and they have awesome state of the art equipment that you just don't see at other gyms. My trainer, Austin, is very knowledgeable and well-Educated and is also a great teacher! I'm picking up boxing for the first time in my life and Austin knows how to verbally cue and shows the exercise himself very well. If you're looking for something new perhaps, a good challenge, and inviting/welcoming environment it's a must to stop by here! Wyatt the GM is also very nice and welcoming! Stoked to call this gym my happy place! read more

Love this gym!! It's an intense environment at first but everyone is like minded in wanting to get better and fit!! The manger and owner are so so kind and passionate about this place!! All the trainers are so good and knowledgeable!! If you're looking for a trainer THIS is the place!!! read more

This place has been awesome. Top of the line training facility. I moved to this facility and started my business in December of 2023. Selfmade completely changed my life. I have built a business quickly, and the facility and its amenities sell itself. Scott has been a great mentor and helped me get to where I am currently. My clients love the community feel this facility portrays. The best part is the training team! All of the trainers are elite. No place better in San Diego if you are looking for the best personal trainers around. read more

Great facilities and love working with my trainer Tyler Durant (@tdtrains on IG). I've been working with him for the past six months and he's always coming up with new routines to keep our workouts interesting and fun! He's personable and creative at coming up with different exercises that activate combinations of muscle groups. I literally look forward to our workout sessions, even if I do end up a little sore the next day :P The facilities and equipment are clean and in great shape. This is a private facility, so you don't have the normal wear/tear of a regular gym and don't have to fight with other members to get the machines you need to do your workouts. read more

I originally started at the Mission Valley facility, but my trainer, Jouvenel Guerrier (Guerrier Fitness on IG), moved to this bigger facility in Mission Bay, so we train here now. I met Jouvie (short for Jouvenel) through a friend. I was looking for a trainer to fill out my routine and help me with building muscle and weightlifting. Someone reached out to me and I considered going with them when one of my friend's told me I had to try JG (another nickname) before I decided. It's been six months and I've definitely lost body fat and have more muscle than when I first started. I've also noticed my mind-frame has changed. Jouvie will definitely talk up a storm with you with what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, motivating stories and mantras, and also those lectures when he's noticed you've probably had too many cheat days that week. He can tell with just one look. An example of this mind-frame: I went on vacation and made sure I worked out every other day so I could avoid that "I know what you've been eating" look when I went back to Jouvie. :-) It's a motivator to me and helpful so I don't go totally crazy when I'm on vacation. And to give him credit, he did tell me not to worry about it, we'll handle it when I come back, but I wanted to make sure there wasn't much to handle. :-) So if you want to go crazy, go crazy he'll work it out with you when you get back. ;-) Jouvie also motivates me in multiple ways. His own story is profoundly inspiring and through all of the obstacles he's had to overcome, he's still winning competitions. He knows that ice cream tastes good among other not so healthy foods and he doesn't tell you to stop eating it but instead do it right. He has so much knowledge from his own experience that you know that he honestly has tried it on himself and he's just looking out for you. He knows it's hard, but if you're willing to show up at the gym and meet him, he'll make sure you're meeting your goals. The hardest part is showing up and he's there waiting for you. And bonus: He wipes down all the equipment you use before you use it, so you don't get someone else's sweat on you. :-) Thanks Jouvie! read more

Had an amazing time there, we used the upstairs for a photoshoot and everyone was very understanding and helpful. Scott and his team also let us use the boxing ring to film some content, overall an amazing gym, would recommend to any business looking for professional area to shoot content or even anybody looking for a good workout, they have tons of equipment and the best trainers in the game! read more

My son Bradley is 17 and has been training with Jouvenel Guerrier aka JG for a year. We're happy with the way JG trains him, focusing on form in order to get stronger while staying safe. Bradley started training to become stronger for club soccer. We Would highly recommend JG to be your personal trainer ! read more

Self Made Training Facility - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this gym and the location! I train with Jereke Armstrong and he is by far the best trainer I've ever had. It's only been a month officially of us training but he has already helped transform me in so many ways. I've already physically seen a transformation and so have my friends. But most importantly I've experienced a mental and emotional transformation as well. He's really helped me to have confidence in my self and even to love working out. He always reminds me that getting in shape is a marathon not a race, his favorite line to use on me is "trust the process". I would highly recommend Jereke as a trainer, he is highly passionate about making sure you reach your fitness goals. He's extremely humble and will push you to do things you thought you could never do. He is worth every penny you will spend. And he encourages you every step of the way! I will never train with anyone else after working with him, he's the best of best. read more

Let me start this review by saying the name of the individual I would like to highlight.... JEREKE ARMSTRONG!!!!!!!! I was recently referred to JEREKE for training. As a 40 year old man (that looks 30 n the face) I was very apprehensive about getting back in the gym. I allowed myself to get out of shape and after a full workday, the gym was never on my agenda. For someone like me who is LAZY I'm honestly liking my trainer and the workout. I have something to look forward to! I'm motivated and i attribute that to hiring JEREKE! A very quiet personality that comes alive in the gym. He Somehow is able to communicate and motivate in a way that makes me not want to disappoint him nor does he make me feel inferior. His ability to do so will ultimately help me get to my goals. Information is clear n concise. Good attention to the client. If I had to rate him, I'm giving him a 98/100. That 2% SOLELY based on the ideology that nobody is perfect. There is always room to improve. But I have not seen one fault. read more

My partner and I have so enjoyed training with Tyler. Tyler is super knowledgeable and his workouts are dynamic and engaging. Since training with Tyler my knee pain is gone and I have never felt stronger. If you have the opportunity to train with him, I highly recommend it. read more

Just started personal training with Jereke and not only is he extremely motivating he is also personable and knowledgeable. So happy I found him. I would definitely recommend booking a session with him. His instagram is: the_fitevolution read more

I've been coming to this gym for about 8 months now. I must say it is extremely clean and has everything you need and more! I've been with my trainer Bizz for over a year now and he is the best trainer I've ever worked with. He is well experienced and the most encouraging and positive person in the building at all times. He will push you to succeed and smash every goal you set. I love the results I have gotten in the past year!! Bizz is also experienced in boxing which is the best workout there is. Definitely recommend Bizz as a trainer no matter what shape or level of fitness you are at!! read more

Self Made Training Facility - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California