I have been training with Anthony for 6+ years from when he was located in Costa Verde and Sorrento…read moreValley to his own business now (also in Sorrento Valley). I first met him through a Groupon deal and 6+ years later I'm still seeing him for my weekly sessions. I also managed to hustle a few new clients for him through my work colleagues. You are welcome Anthony!! :0P He listens to what your fitness goals are and is realistic with what needs to happen in order to achieve them. I also like that since opening his new business/gym he is open to feedback to make it successful and inviting for those who are looking to get fit. I like that the gym is never too crowded as it is private and limited to the clients of the personal trainers working there. I would highly recommend Anthony as a trainer as he is personable with a good sense of humor which you can appreciate if he's busting your balls by asking you to pedal for 30 seconds nonstop on an air bike. UGH! LOL!!

I had the pleasure of doing 8 partner training sessions with Anthony and my girlfriend earlier this…read moreyear. We really enjoyed working out with him and learned a lot in the process. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and has an easy-going friendly and motivating attitude. He was able to train both of us at the same time despite our different workout goals, and was easy to schedule sessions with. We always got the full length of training time, and never had to wait around for him like I've had to do with other trainers. He gave us a lot of nutritional advice as well in the form of emails, and also gave me a workout routine in the form of an Excel spreadsheet that I still use on my own half a year later. Thanks a lot Anthony! Hope to see you some time in the future :)

I've been working out with trainer Chris for years. Never a repeat workout in all that time. Chris…read moreis super creative with the workouts. He keeps the class sizes small enough to ensure attention to all his clients, teaching proper form all while creating a super fun, high energy workout environment. Chris also tailors one on one sessions to meet specific needs, helping me recover from ACL reconstruction without risk of further injury. His facility is super clean, with top notch equipment. He also offers a variety of class times to accommodate work schedules.

Few things about this gym and services…read more I have been working with the owner for close to 10 years. I can say that the impact this man had in my life has been significant to my overall success and growth as a person. Anytime I think of fitness this man comes to mind. He knows his stuff and more. He knows alternate exercises and variations for those injured or with some sort of issue. I haven't always looked or felt better than after a workout with Chris (Owner), I have tried many other gyms, but there's a reason I at times opt to just take a rest day than to workout with someone else. He knows his stuff and promotes a good atmosphere, if in doubt try him out and experience the difference. I have a 300 lb. pic, I went all the way down to 165 lb at some point and now I'm in between 175 lb and 180 lb. My goals have shifted from weight loss, to muscle, to more lean and whatever life allows me to shoot for, however Chris knows how to get me out of any plateaus I get into. Anytime I recommend someone, it's him

Samantha Le Master is the best trainer I have ever had! She is so knowledgable, personable, caring…read moreand motivational. I always sort of felt weird, like a spectacle, having someone watch me while I workout, but Sam makes it fun every single session! She's a great conversationalist and really makes it feel like you're just working out with a friend (who keeps you honest and hard working!) and she totally has also become a great friend! When I started working with Sam, I saw results IMMEDIATELY. It helped that I was instantly at ease with her cause I could be 100% honest about my weight gain situation. She soon got me on track with a healthy meal plan (I seldom felt hungry or unsatisfied) and lost, gosh, 30lbs in just a few months?! I hadn't looked or felt that good in so long- love weight is a bitch, but Sam is the cure! I had to take some time off my routine because of a hectic time in life recently, gained a little weight, but now I'm back and getting ready to head to Hawaii! I know that Sam and I will get me back to where I want to be, because I know her method is effective- the hardest part is just disciplining yourself. Personal training is never cheap, but with a trainer like Sam it's become a necessary living expense- she's worth it, because I'm worth it! Can't do it without my Sam!

Personal training was something I had been thinking about for a while but hadn't been as successful…read morein the past. I needed someone to give me that extra push. Sam was just what I needed! Right from day one, I could tell that she was dedicated to my goals and interested in working with me to achieve my milestones. She really helped me develop a habit of working out and changing my lifestyle rather than just running through workouts with me. She is very responsive to your progress as you train with her and not to mention, keeps her workouts dynamic. I was never bored with our sessions and found that she constantly pushed me as soon as I had mastered an exercise. With Sam I was able to discover new methods of toning up past just using the weight room. Over the course of the few months that I trained with her, I've definitely become more active and mindful of my fitness regime. Additionally, Sam is great work with on a personal level as well. She's fun and very amiable. I found it very easy to talk to her which in turn just helped increase my comfort level with her. I highly recommend Sam to help anyone achieve their fitness goals. If I hadn't moved, I certainly would have continued training with her! Completely worth the investment.

This gym is one of the best in San Diego. It's clean, well-run, offers tanning (though the booths…read morecould be a bit cleaner), and has a well-managed, drama-free atmosphere; one of the main reasons I kept coming back before canceling my membership due to the travel demands of my job. Most of the male staff are genuinely friendly, especially Kai (or Kaj I always forget!) with the shaggier hair, and the attractive Latino staff member who's always welcoming. The long-haired guy can be a bit awkward, but he's consistently helpful. The female staff members are usually professional, though friendliness varies. One heavier-set Latina employee is very insistent about reminding everyone they close at 7 p.m. on weekends, and another female employee with longer brown hair barely greeted guests when my husband and I checked in. In contrast, the older white female employee is always warm, professional, and gives strong owner energy. When I had to cancel, Crystal guided me through their new online process, and I was able to cancel and receive my confirmation email right from my hotel while traveling; a huge improvement compared to Plant Fitness's old in-person cancellation policy, which was honestly absurd. Overall, this is the best location in San Diego: clean, drama-free, and staffed with people who mostly care about customer service. Way better than the College location I used to visit while at SDSU. Highly recommend.

Smaller Planet Fitness location compared to most. Also visibly older and unfortunately not as…read moreclean. I have been going to this gym for approximately 2 years based on convenience. However, today I found a tick-like bug in the women's restroom which is highly concerning. Other days, there is a definite "stench"/muggy atmosphere from poor facility circulation and very old equipment such as attachments and mats. Last year, I was one of many customers complaining about how old and falling apart the mats were. For transparency, it took a quite awhile for new mats, and that is a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced frequently. Ultimately, this location is in dire need of a "face lift."

I am writing this (perfect timing) after a 45 min run, with zero knee pain, and all the running…read morehighs! I found Alex in January of 2015. I had just come from a weekend away in Palm Springs, where I had planned to relax, run, and engage in as much fitness as possible. I headed out for a run on New Years Day; new shoes, new lululemon pants, new Garmin watch, and after about 20 min. my outer knee was in so much pain I had to basically walk the rest of the way home. I was devastated and confused. Not only had I run for about an hour for 2 days in a row prior, I have been an avid runner since High School. Even with icing my knee for about 3 days straight, nothing was helping and I knew I had done something more serious. My history of running - I have run a total of around 4 or 5 half marathons easily, no knee pain since 2012. Completed many 10K's and casual runs on my own at least twice a week for years. It was something that happened so out of the blue, I am just thankful that Alex entered my life when he did. He started out with the basics, which at the time seemed a little out of context. "What other workouts do you do? What has changed in your exercise in the last year". I couldn't really come up with much, other than lots of YOGA. Becoming a certified Yoga teacher and basically doing yoga everyday for the past year only seemed like it was helping my running. Of course. Alex saw this as a red flag right away. With the types of exercises that I was engaging in on a weekly basis, I was only extending ligaments and asking parts of my body (my knee) to over compensate. This then effected my IT band, more weight in my calfs, soreness, you name it. It's a vicious cycle. After about 5 sessions with Alex - he not only identified the root cause of my pain, but trained me to run in a different pattern so I could alleviate the pain, without having to give up what I love. We took everything in phases, added in weights, combined static movements with real time workouts and in no time, I was back. To this day pain or not, I have shifted the way I run bc he has taught to me always look ahead. Alex sees prevention of injury like no one else I have ever met. I am not a very optimistic person when it comes to my body, bc I am very in tune with how it wants operate, or not operate for that matter. I was completely in awe when I made it through my first 30 min. From January 25th, when I tried to run a 5K and made it 5 min, to about mid February, I was running about 25-30 min. and now, I can run over an hour with no knee pain. Alex sees things and connections that no one else I have ever see does. I went to 2 different knee specialists who were runners themselves and left with very little optimism, and zero improvement. Alex has a holistic approach to the body that cannot necessarily be taught. It's in his intuitive nature and he sees the way in which body connects. This knowledge that he has is why he can not only guide people to overcome their injuries, but can advise on how to avoid degenerative tendencies that come with age, overuse, and in my opinion... a passion for your sport. I couldn't be more thankful for his knowledge, expertise and precision when it comes to the human body and protecting it for the rest of the active I life I have. Thanks Alex! :)

Love this guy! (even though I'm known to tell him throughout our session that I "hate" him)! He…read morenot only knows his stuff, but he safely works you out - somehow managing to get the most out of you! It's the best 30 minutes of my day! I initially went to him for 10 sessions, but I'm completely hooked now! I'm hoping to keep it up for as long as the $$ allows! He's got a great personality, is very professional, yet fun, always on time and very dedicated! I love how he clearly cares about your fitness! I am always so amazed at how much he can accomplish in 30 minutes time! Not one minute is wasted! Highly recommend him!

Convenient, clean and friendly staff! In and out in 20 minutes with a whole new appreciation of my…read morebody composition and bone density. So much more accurate and informative than standard charts and Dr visit.

This was fast, easy & very helpful! I was curious about a safe body scan to assess my bone density…read moreand visceral adipose body fat. Could not have been easier!!

Great gym. I really like the new update to the gym. There is much more space and more equipmentread more

Because my membership has limited access to certain 24 Hour Fitness tiers, I can only visit select…read morelocations. With my usual gym undergoing renovations in April, I needed a convenient alternative, and options were limited. The Carmel Mountain location, right off the 15, is ideal for me after work in RB. I reached out to see if they could accommodate me during the renovation period, and James and his manager Elijah were incredibly helpful. After speaking with James about my situation, he went the extra mile by checking with his manager to find a solution, and they were able to take care of me. I really appreciate their willingness to help--that specific location is a huge time and gas saver. Grateful for the great service and support. I'll include Luis, Jay, Mathis and Kaylee in this review lol Good folks, good times, good workouts.

Alex and the team do an amazing job! They genuinely care about each person and want people to reach…read moretheir goals! Challenging workouts that are very well thought out and organized. Thank you Alex for the warm welcome and encouraging me and my wife to keep growing in our fitness journey! God bless!

This gym has been by far the best I have been to in terms of workout plans, friendliness, helpful…read morecoaches, effective exercises, and overall great atmosphere. The classes are 9 people max, so it's not crowded. You each have your own station where you have the exercises listed for you to accomplish, demonstrations on how to perform the exercises, guidance on how to perfect your form, and they time it perfectly so that you get each station (there are 3) done in time. I have seen the most positive changes in my body since attending classes here - stronger, toned, and no pain from performing an exercise with bad form. If you are searching for a new gym with planned classes and knowledgeable coaches, I highly recommend giving this one a try!

I initially bought 10 sessions of personal training and figured I'd go until my sessions were up,…read moreand then use what I learned to do it myself at the gym. That was 8 months ago, and I refuse to give up my personal trainer. Keith's passion for training is evident with every single workout. He knows exactly how to draw the most out of you, working you to your maximum through a combination of drilling and cheer leading. You come to expect more out of yourself because HE expects more out of you. He helps you find an inner strength that you never even knew you had. His training doesn't stop when your hour is up, either. He works with you on your nutrition too, developing a calorie plan, recommending meals, and even reviewing your food logs daily. He takes progress photos and pulls them out just when you start to get discouraged, showing you how far you've come. I am down over 50 pounds and am wearing a pants size that is literally half the size of the ones I was wearing the day I walked into S&S the first time. It isn't easy, but Keith has this way of making you NOT want to quit - even when it sucks. It's one of the hardest and most rewarding things I've done in a long time. I don't plan on ever quitting.

Keith is not for the faint of heart. If you're looking to have a chill session, please look…read moreelsewhere. Keith will push you, motivate you and encourage you through the process. He is extremely keen about people's fitness and nutrition needs and will tailor the perfect program for you (old injuries, aches and pains included). He will push you beyond your comfort zone but he does it with intelligence and will not skip the laws of progression. He is fun, smart and never dull! The workouts are always different, he remembers where you left off last time, he doesn't just tell you what to do but he explains the science behind the exercise then you execute, oh and by the way he knows when you're BSing to get out of it too so isn't that's a plus?! As a former dancer I needed intensity but I also needed structured guidance to achieve my goals, so far he's gotten me into following a nutrition plan that takes into consideration my body's issues and my work outs never fail to "kill" me, I "die" everytime. I've never liked the gym, but I am always looking forward to my sessions with Keith, I never know what the workout will look like, im never certain about how im going to feel but what I do know is that Keith will be there 100% on his game and 100% ready to kick my butt.

I moved to Carlsbad and still look forward to making my trip twice a week to train here. It's been…read morea little over 8 months, and Mia, Fernando, and Will have changed my life. But it's thanks to Justin's leadership the entire team inspires me, whether I'm hearing other trainers across the gym or chatting at the front desk, or moved just a bit extra by daily quotes on the whiteboard. Every hard rep is celebrated with high fives and every day I'm not training, the staff is working hard on my nutrition, my growth, and adjustments for chronic pain. John was there to hear *all* my concerns my very first day, top of which was that I've been recovering from an eating disorder since 2012 and had been fearful of training because of triggering language or incentive. John briefed the whole team for me, and 8 months in I've never once had to explain myself or course correct. They got me, they push me, they celebrate with me, and see me as a person they're really invested in. It's obvious that same level of energy and investment carries to all their clients. Today I feel strong, excited, powerful, and healthy. I fit my jeans again, I'm eating better food, and I'm still completely removed from bad habits, all because the iron orr team carries that weight (and counts for me every rep! ;) ) I've come to love them all as friends and members of a big San Diego community and I'm going to train there the rest of my life, on my way to becoming a ripped grandma.

Iron Orr Fitness has been exactly what I needed to get back into lifting and feeling strong again…read more The entire team, environment, and gym are incredibly friendly and welcoming. My personal trainers, Francesca and Logan, have both been fantastic in their own ways. Francesca has an amazing mentality towards fitness--she checks in with me regularly to make sure I'm making progress and knows exactly when to push me just a little more to help me feel accomplished after every workout. Logan brings a sense of positivity and ease to training that reminds me of the best sports coaches I've had in my life. His affirmations and encouragement make me feel confident and strong. Like many places, personal training here isn't cheap, but it's been worth every penny. In just a little over a month, I'm down 7 pounds, and I know this team will help me reach my goals. If you're looking for a gym that makes you feel supported while pushing you to be your best, Iron Orr is the place to be!