I moved to SD from San Francisco in early August and finding a trainer was a week one priority. I…read moresearched around online and found three trainers with time to fit my schedule and interest in working out outside. I worked out with Parker Lennon, and he out competed the other guys in terms of personality, fitness knowledge, price, creativity of workouts and client:trainer match. Parker is a former high school and college athlete (swimmer, runner, football) so he knows a lot more about fitness than the inside of a gym. He keep his workouts changing - but for me it's a mix of cardio, TRX, kettle-bells, and dragging tires across mission bay park. Within three weeks we increased my fitness to a level where I'm super motivated now, and look forward to our 7AM time in the park. He also runs a Saturday 12noon Bootcamp for a good price and low commitment tryout. Thumbs up.

I was referred to Ryan after a serious back injury. I was desperate for improvement and I wasn't…read moreexperiencing much progress with PT. Ryan evaluated me a few months ago and created an individualized plan based on my goals. When I started I would say I was at 50% and today I'm at 98%! I feel incredible! Strong, fit, and my back is almost fully healed. I'm doing exercises I wasn't sure I would ever be able to do again. My mobility and strength is better than it's ever been. At 45 years old, I'm feeling my best thanks to Ryan. I'm going back to playing basketball! I thought my hooping days were over for good. Highly recommend! Ryan is truly gifted.

My goal after having my second child was to get in better shape than before having children and…read moreprepare for a world ultimate frisbee competition. I started working with Ryan at 6 months postpartum and it has been amazing! He took the time to do a proper fitness assessment and which helped identify my weak areas. I'm working towards my fitness/ weight loss goals and recently won the world championship with my team! Very excited to continue working with Ryan!!

Had a great working out with J Fit Training very knowledgeable personal trainer, intense workouts,…read morewell organized when it comes to meal planning and prepping. I recommend you go to this guy if you want results!

I've worked with Justin in a number of different settings, including personal training and health…read moreand fitness blogging. When I first started training with Justin, I had only been doing cardio training and was hesitant to start lifting weights in fear of getting big and bulky. He taught me that this was a common misconception and that it is nearly impossible for women to put on that much muscle, so I decided to give it a try. In the nine months he's been training me, I've lost 4% body fat and feel stronger, leaner and more confident than ever! His workouts are super unique and fun, and he's great at challenging you in a positive and professional manner. Justin also uses his fitness background and expertise for writing blogs on popular health and fitness topics. In his blogs, he does a great job of explaining these (sometimes confusing) topics in a way that average person can understand and apply. I would definitely recommend Justin if you're looking for an expert that can help you live a healthier lifestyle!

Marlon will make you change your life for the better. I hated it but it helped me understand my…read morehealth and how bad it was. If you need a life change then hit him up.

Five stars for TriSystem: easily five stars. My reasons:…read more 1) I refer everyone to Jeff Kotterman for their questions about nutrition, fitness, or supplements. He's worked with a lot of people, he has a passion for this stuff and he's a lifelong learner. You can ask Jeff a question like, "What brand of protein powder should I buy?" and his answer will be, "I used to like this brand, because of this reason, but they reformulated. Now I use this one. It's good for what you're doing for x reason. It's cheaper at this website." When you get a plan to meet your goals, or when you need advice, you get that knowledge and expertise behind it. 2) Friendliness. You get to know Jeff, Kathy, and other trainers and clients that come in to the studio. You can expect good conversation while you workout, which makes the time go faster - but doesn't mean you'll get out of a hard workout, either! Chances are you'll be taking a break from talking to catch your breath. ;-) 3) I'm a foodie, and I hate being on a diet. I also never liked exercise ... until I went to TriSystem. Jeff challenged me to see competing with myself as a game. He made my workouts interesting, so I didn't get bored. I also got a lot of encouragement. Most of all after all those hard workouts, I began to love the feeling I get immediately after exercise. (Maybe not the feeling a day later ... But no pain, no gain, right?) Now, 3 years later, I still like exercise. TriSystem changed my thinking. 4) Results: You do get what you put into it, and I can't say I adhered well to my nutrition plan - even though it was tailored just for me! But even with my cheating, I made huge gains in my overall health from the personalized cardio and weight training. I put on muscle, felt stronger, clothes (including my wedding dress) fit better, and I had more endurance. I also saw some inspiring results from other clients while I was there! Bottom line, at TriSystem you will get friendly, personal, expert attention, and some of us (me!) really need that to get going on a fitness goal!

I just started personal training with Jeff at TriSystem. I am active duty with a knee injury that…read moreis threatening to end my career. Jeff, being a veteran, understands what this means to me and is 100% invested in helping me heal from my injury. He's invested in giving me a fighting chance to save my career. It doesn't get any better when the person training you is on the journey with you. We're taking it slow, but the progress is amazing. With his experience, knowledge, and patience I am making progress and building more confidence in using my injured limb. The gym environment is comfortable and easy going. Jeff has his audio system set up so I can play the music that inspires me. Also, a big plus for me is that the gym and office spaces are clean. That may seem small, but I worked with a personal trainer whose gym had old equipment piled up and his office space was less than professional and messy. I was not comfortable going there. The TriSystem center is professional and clean which shows that Jeff and his team care about their clients and their business which translates to me that I'm only going to get their best.

Your Testimonial: I remember when I won my first show and I…read morethanked him for being a great coach, he told me: " If you can remember one thing during this sport, remember that YOU did that, never let any coach or trainer tell you that they made you." ​ Why I chose Chris as a coach: After my consultation, I received my workout plan and meal plan right away; this is when I knew this was the coach for me. Chris' expectations, workout plans, and nutrition plans were very thorough. If you want a cookie cutter program then go on Pinterest. ​ Training: Personal training with Chris is like no other. You will lift heavy, you will do a lot of reps, and you will do it with the best form you could ever imagine. You will learn mind muscle connection and you will develop the confidence to do it exactly how he taught you, even when you train by yourself. That is his goal, to build strong and powerful athletes that are not reliant on him their entire life. ​ Nutrition: I believe that nutrition whole-heartedly can make or break your physique. Chris's background is strong in nutrition and this is what puts the icing on the cake for him as a coach and separates him from other coaches. Not only am I pescatraian but my body demolishes food, Chris took the time out to learn and understand what I needed for my physique and never tried to push me to eat chicken or beef. To me this means that he knows and understands how to work with his athletes.

I was surrounded by coaches of high caliber at The Gym, but one thing that really stood out to me…read morewas the team/community Chris had created. My very first Bikini Competition I worked with an online coach who lived out of state but I desired the community of like-minded people who were working toward a specific goal. As soon as I met Chris, it was a game changer. He saw the potential in me to go further that I even anticipated and we hit the ground running. His structure for the workouts is ever-evolving and always challenges me both physically and mentally. We've worked through various phases of programming from competition prep to reverse dieting and improvement season. I've not only gained an extremely knowledgeable and motivating coach, but I've also gained as extended family who is always there to support. I cannot wait to see what we create for the next year!

Such a great way to exercise. These classes are so enjoyable and the coaches are excellent.read more

Great variety of 45-minute workouts for "functional" athleticism, only in the morning and late…read moreafternoon (two weekly noon classes), and only a few in the early morning on weekends: MWF cardio days, and TTh strength training, combo on weekend mornings. You adjust your weight and resistance and intensity levels so it's "personalized." Love the hands-on trainers who answer questions and check my form to help me maximize results, keeping me motivated and energized. It's nice to arrive and have everything set up, and then leave without putting all the weights, bikes, skiers, steps, ropes, bands, and weight balls away! The rating is for the defensive owner (Casey) who sends multiple emails with attractive specials--without the small print...and there is always a catch to the promise. This has happened to me three times over three years. As a professor who works for every dollar and reads ads at face value, I am not a fan of their "deal-no-deal" promos and always feel nickel-and-dimed. This owner also has not reduced class sizes or offered/required masks (even for trainers) during government-mandated COVID restrictions during the Omicron SARS variant because "we should be beyond lockdowns by now."

When I first move to San Diego, it was in the middle of a pandemic and I only knew a few people in…read moretown. I was ready to get out of my home gym, receive the motivation that only workout classes give me, and make some new friends. I was able to find this and more at Bootique fitness. Jaylin and Sabrina are excellent instructors, kind, caring and fun. Because the classes are outdoor, I feel safe and grateful to get out of the house and gets some fresh air. Yes it can gets muddy but, that is also part of the fun. Being 40+, I was concerned about my physical ability and worried that I would be in class with only young, super fit individuals. There are women of all ages and at all levels of physical ability in class, so there is no need to worry. I do feel like I found my tribe. I highly recommend you give Bootique Fitness a try. You'll be glad you did.

I found Bootique a year ago when I was looking to make a change. I had tried so many other fitness…read moreprograms and gyms in the past but would always get intimidated and give up after a month. In the past year with the help of Bootique, I've increased my strength and lost 35 lbs. I genuinely look forward to the classes because they're always different and I get to spend time with an incredible group of women. Everyone is so welcoming and any exercise can be adapted to match your fitness level. Outside of the classes​, Jaylin hosts meetings to help you meet your fitness and health goals. These meetings were pivotal for me in my wellness journey and helped me meet my goals. If you've struggled with consistency and finding a welcoming fitness community I highly recommend Bootique!