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    21 Area Fitness Center

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    2nd floor of the 21 area gym has a beach view!
    C J.

    Love this gym! Probably one of the nicer ones on Camp Pendleton. Locker rooms/bathrooms are really clean and super nice. Equipment is all fairly new and all in great condition. Not stuffy like how some base gyms feel. Great music pumping over the sound system to get your workout on. Check this one out if you're in the area!

    Eva L.

    21 Area FC is actually pretty decent. I started going here 3/27/18 & let me be honest... I've always gone to a gym off base so coming here took a lot of courage from me & I was a little intimated to begin with. I couldn't tell you why, I just was. I like this gym better than Paige Fieldhouse because when I get here after work around 2pm: 1) it's not as overwhelming & packed as most would be 2) the cardio machines are separated by levels (cardio - up & most weight equipment - down) and 3) IT'S SMALLER! You walk in, flash then your military ID (active duty/dependent/DoD employee), click a box on the screen that pertains to you, then go on your merry way. I was completely confused at first on how it all works but it was quite simple. The locker/bath rooms are on your left in the back when you walk into the facility. I'll probably stick to coming here since i'm becoming more comfortable with this location. PS - One more thing, I'm obsessed the sauna & when I finally came to check this place out, it was down. I hope they get it running soon. I love a good sauna sweat sesh. (3/31/18)

    Glenn C.

    I have been coming to this gym for the better part of 2 years and never realized that it wasn't on Yelp. So I fixed that issue and now I get to review it, sweet. Ok, so it's a gym, lots of free weights, cardio machines and other amenities like racquetball courts, spin classes, personal training and a full basketball court due to open back up with all new flooring early Sept 2012. The gym even provides patrons with small items like watches and phones small hotel style, set your own combo type lockers for temporary use right in the gym where you can keep an eye on it if you so choose. What makes it special? Well to me it's the Crossfit side. This gym is fully equipped with everything you need to get your WOD on! They also do weekly cross training type sessions in large groups outside with stations, great music and a trainer that walks you through all the proper techniques. All skill levels are welcome. When you are done with your WOD, sit in the sauna and relax for a few before hitting the showers! This one is one of the nicer gyms on base. Remember that this is a Marine Corps gym so if you don't like testosterone...come during off peak hours for a quiet and tranquil workout. During peak hours this place gets really packed so come with time if you plan a lunch work out.

    Empty Of Motivators on a Friday. The best!
    Jorie S.

    Love that it's empty Friday late afternoon :) Saturdays also empty but a bummer to close at 1800. Sundays it is open despite hours listed; also closes at 1800 and I love how empty it is a couple hours before closing.

    Remodeled Men's Locker Room

    The bathroom and locker room remodel is finally complete. Lockers are metal so these will hopefully last longer than the old plasterboard lockers. Fans are situated throughout the locker room to decrease the humidity and there are even exhaust fans in the toilet/urinal area to decrease the odor of too many gaseous Marines taking protein supplements. The urinals and toilets are finally self flushing so this will hopefully decrease the time that they become blocked from too much buildup of concretions from not flushing the urinals. The men's dry sauna is now brand new and works great with more seating. Cons: 1) The racquetball courts are now being worked on so they are now closed. 2) Some of the weightlifting equipment is in need of replacement and there is no closed chain machine anymore to work your glutes. 3) The windows and screens still in need of repair.

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    The nicest most helpful coaching staff experience. Thank you for always being so supportive.

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    I love this gym! I go in the evenings and it's normally pretty bare. It has a good array of machines and weights. Great for everyone.

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    I love going to LA fitness. I had a break in my membership for personal reasons and when I was…read moreready to rejoin LA fitness I gave them a call. I was connected to Anders, who is the club manager at the location on Vista in Oceanside. Anders went over all the fees and membership privileges of each. In the end of our conversation I let him know I would probably wait for one of their special promotions and thanked him. He was very nice and understanding and exhibited exceptional customer oriented skills. Anders didn't forget about me, and later called me back letting me know he and Jaylyn (whom works with him), had the promotion deal I was looking for. I was impressed with their teamwork to satisfy a potential customer. I had other questions and expectations and Anders went above and beyond for me. Thank you Anders and Jaylyn!

    Ok this review is specifically for the classes included with the membership. I really enjoy…read moreMauricio's Zumba classes, but there's one ongoing issue that honestly should be addressed by the gym staff. Some members constantly save large sections of the front row for friends who don't arrive until class is about to start. Today, Friday class for example, one lady used like 8 water bottles to reserve spots for people who showed up right as class began. Meanwhile, people who actually arrived early couldn't use those spaces. It's honestly surprising to see such territorial behavior from grown women in a fitness class...embarrassing. I understand saving one spot for a friend, but this has become excessive and very territorial. The classes get packed, and some of the behavior feels less like a fitness class and more like auditions for Dancing With the Stars. We get it... everyone has their favorite spot, but don't be selfish. The class should feel welcoming and fair for everyone. I hope the gym staff will address this so all members can enjoy the classes equally. I can also see how new clients could feel discouraged from trying these classes when faced with this type of behavior.

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    I LOVE this gym!!!! Trainers are awesome. My favs I look forward to are Leah, Hailey, and Marcus…read more Leah is very very knowledgeable. She gives multiple modification options for each workout. She pushes you just the right amount. I have always left her classes surprised with myself and how I performed. Her music is fun and her overall attitude and joy for what she does and helping others is one of a kind. Hailey is a ball of great energy. She has the BEST music and an even better attitude. She says the most empowering and uplifting things during class and it keeps me wanting to come back and pre-book for following weeks! Marcus is great to be around. His workouts are challenging and you never know it until the next day that he destroyed you in the best way haha! This gym is so great!

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