The staff make all the difference. It's awesome that it's never too crowded and as a larger person…read morejust starting on a new health journey; I don't feel super judged, and def feel welcome by all the trainers. Started doing personal training with Natalie S. After one session I feel like a whole new person. She listened to my concerns and my goals and tailored a regimen to my specific needs. Love the Chill Zone - just wish it was included in the membership instead of $20 a session (you do get one free session per month which is nice). The infrared sauna is a great warm down! Grateful for this community and excited to try out more classes. Just wish there were more offerings, the classes I like are only offered once a week.

Visited on a $30 guest pass while my friend used ClassPass. We warmed up on the treadmill and stair…read morestepper, lifted in the main room, used the turf for sled work, and finished in the women-only sauna located inside the locker room. The sled was a lot of fun as my current gym does not have one. Towels are available at the front desk, and the locker rooms are clean, spacious, and well-appointed with showers, a large vanity area, and motivational signage throughout. The stretching room was a standout, offering assisted stretch machines along with open floor space for mobility work. The Chill Zone is an additional premium amenity--members receive one complimentary session per month, with additional sessions available for $20. Overall, it's a polished, well-equipped gym with thoughtful amenities, ideal for those who plan to fully utilize everything the club offers.

I absolutely love Shelby! I'm about three weeks into my program and so far I've gone from 204 to…read more197lbs.My body is changing before my eyes and my clothes are already starting to fit different and I'm so excited! I've had a few trainers in the past and Shelby has been the only one to offer a realistic training that's meeting my goals. The custom meal plan she provided me is very flexible and also dummy proof. Another big goal of mine was to tone up while keeping my curves and I can see a huge difference in her workouts compared to other trainers. She's very encouraging and always available! Her prices are more than fair too! I've since referred a friend and got my boyfriend to sign up. The training is definitely working and keep in mind-- she builds your workouts specifically to the equipment you have access to, whether you have some or not. I highly recommend Shelby! ...I'll post before and after pictures soon.

I did 1:1 training with Shelby for about 6 months. Not only did she help me lose weight + grow…read moremuscle, but she helped me lose the negative thoughts + grow into a better version of myself. Working with Shelby gave me an entirely new perspective on what it means to be "fit". I gained so much confidence + knowledge and was able to apply it all in the gym AND the kitchen on my own. I am forever thankful

Barry's Bootcamp delivered a solid HIIT session. The treadmill blocks were the highlight with lots…read moreof running, and I covered about 2 miles in 16 minutes. The floor work wasn't overly tough, mostly standard HIIT strength moves you'll recognize from other classes. Overall, it struck a nice balance: approachable but still challenging enough to feel like a great workout.

Coach Oronde was amazing, the energy and music was on point and definitely the body!…read more The rest room itself was small but doable I was expecting a bigger studio but it did the job. The locker room was very room considering the space and the lobby wasn't too bad either. Location wise it was prefect, it was nearby the main strip of Hillcrest.

Pretty large selection of equipment to target every muscle you can think of…read more Love the grit and majority are pretty focused people, ie not sitting on a machine scrolling ig in between sets. You will get a lot of people recording content and tripods which is frustrating but that's how everyone rolls nowadays.

Was in San Diego in the day for work, and got the chance to finally check out The Gym. It was super…read moreeasy to get a day pass and the staff was really welcoming about everything the gym has. The facility is huge and didn't feel crowded at all for there being a decent amount of people. Bathrooms and locker room were well kept and clean. Going to come back next time I'm in SD. Highly recommend!

Great stop. Has everything you need plus towel service which is nice. The staff was also nice.read more

I am a 77 year old woman who was very hesitant to start exercising after long illness. I was made…read morewelcome, shown the ropes (so to speak) and then treated with the same casual assumption that I knew what I was doing and would ask for help if I needed it. And there is always a friendly good-bye on your way out after your session. Top marks for a well run , relaxed and clean environment.

Great facility, always investing in upgrades to equipment. Good variety of classes and good…read morelocation. Dave R

I cancelled my membership because they have to blast the music so loud on the gym floor (not in…read moreclasses). Not sure why when 95% of customers have their own headset. Must be for the staff? I switched to 24 where they have a much more peaceful experience with low volume music if any. I complained several time in surveys and to staff but they didnt care. But...If you like very loud music when you work out, this is the place for you. They have a powerful sound system. Feels like a dance club or concert.

Living in Hillcrest has so many components that make it a terrific place to live, and one of the…read moreforemost among them is having Prime Fitness just around the corner from my house. Conveniently located on First Street and accessible 24 hours, the gym is clean and well-maintained. Occupying the entire ground floor of a building, it has a feeling of spaciousness about it. Doors that open to the small patio area, along with ceiling fans, enable good air circulation throughout the space. Fellow gym-goers are friendly and always willing to engage when you approach them about routines or exercises. No attitude at this place whatsoever. People are genuinely happy to share their successes and reflections on their own self-journeys to fitness, which makes the gym feel like not only a place the place where you can go to work out, but also a place where you can continually learn from other gym enthusiasts about ways to improve your own focus on physical improvement. A sense of a community among people with a common interest in health and fitness, and a willingness to share it, are two of of the most unique and notable characteristics of this gym. The owner, Keith Deidrich, pays meticulous attention to the gym's layout and functionality, resulting in a nice rotation of machines and weights throughout the space. It's exciting to come in to find a new machine, such as the very impressive cable crossover set up, complete with high bars for dead-hangs and pull-ups, or a one-of-a-kind lat pull-over machine that requires the force of your elbows, placed on pads and pushing down, to accomplish the exercise. It's like a squat machine for the upper body. In addition to the machines and freeweights, the gym has add-on weight blocks in gradations of two-and-a-half pounds that are custom-made to be inserted on top of the machine pulley racks to increase the resistance in smaller increments when the built-in 10- or 15-pound increases are too much of a step-up. Being able to use these blocks has enabled me to slowly increase the amount I'm lifting without making a jump up to a higher weight that is just too heavy. And there are plenty of cardio machines as well. In short, this neighborhood-centered gym with its relaxed vibe, excellent equipment, and friendly and respectful members makes working out a highlight of my daily schedule.

Love this gym! I'm able to get a workout in without waiting around too long and the owner keeps…read morethe place running with a good group of respectful members.

Don't waste your time here. Parking is terrible and you'll be dodging homeless people and feces out…read moreon the street, especially on running days. Coaching is decent if you happen to catch the coaches on a day where they actually feel like coaching. With the exception being Coach Helen. She was always amazing and you could tell she cared about good movement, even when she was just taking classes and not coaching. Front desk girls have rbf, always on their phones and make it seem like you're bothering them when you ask them a question. Poor customer service in general. They purposely hide their 30 day notice cancellation policy for your $179 membership, as a way to make more money off of you on your way out. It's in the online contract you sign but they never disclose it to you in person. Had a dispute with them over it and there was no professionalism whatsoever. Owner didn't even try to rectify the situation or apologize. Save yourself the trouble and don't even bother dropping in here. There are other gyms who actually care about their community and not just about making money at your expense.

Great coaching staff, welcoming members, and solid workouts. After dropping in for a week while…read morevisiting, I can see the balanced programming and got to meet a few coaches, Steph and Drew were fun, knowledgeable and focused on the members, and encouraged mobility (which my old CrossFit body needs!) Definitely a good spot to drop in while in Gaslamp. Choose wisely if you plan on walking over due to the street folk... but you're safe at the gym! Micah was helpful and friendly too!