Super clean gym with great air conditioning and ventilation. Clean, private bathrooms, two with…read moreshowers. Very friendly, helpful staff. I feel very safe there no matter what time of day or night I go--members can only enter with a FOB and the door remains closed and locked at all times. Smaller than other big-name gyms, but I really like it that way because of the cleanliness, security, and super comfortable workout environment there. There are plenty of machines and equipment to work on your fitness goals, whether they're for general fitness, physical therapy, or hard-core bodybuilding.

The equipment is great, the staff is super friendly, and the gym is rarely overcrowded, which makes…read morethe membership worth it. However, I really wish Anytime Fitness Poway would reconsider the cleaning products and fragrances being used throughout the gym. When you walk in, you are immediately hit with an overwhelming mix of strong cleaning chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Between the cleaning products, heavily fragranced wipes, and products like Febreze, the smell is difficult to ignore, especially when you're breathing heavily during a workout. I completely understand that a gym needs to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. However, it is 2026, and there are so many effective fragrance-free and lower-toxicity alternatives available. There is also a growing body of research and legitimate health concerns surrounding unnecessary exposure to all these chemicals found in fragranced cleaning products. These chemicals have raised concerns regarding reproductive health, hormone disruption, and cancer risk. What I find especially ironic is seeing "Healthy 24/7" on the walls while being surrounded by such strong synthetic fragrances. People come to the gym because they are trying to improve their health, so creating a cleaner indoor environment seems like it should be part of that mission too. I've also noticed cleaning staff wearing masks while using these products, which makes me even more concerned about what employees and members are regularly breathing in. Please consider switching to fragrance-free, safer cleaning alternatives and eliminating products like Febreze from the gym. "Fragrance" on an ingredient label can represent numerous toxic ingredients, and many people are sensitive to strongly scented products even beyond concerns about these chemicals. Again, the equipment, staff, and lack of overcrowding are all huge positives. I just hope Anytime Fitness will take indoor air quality and unnecessary fragrance exposure as seriously as the other aspects of creating a healthy environment, for both members and employees.

Staff is great. Especially Kveta. Very professional…read more Equipment is great and the facility is very clean.

Very clean PF. Nice locker room, well maintained gym. Not ever too busy, tons of parking. Staff…read morecould be a lot more friendly. They are actually pretty rude TBH. But it's clean and not super busy. Recommended for black card members.

Hello, I enjoy working out at LA Fitness and especially like the yoga classes. However, for the…read morepast several months, the air conditioning in the yoga room has not been working properly. Yesterday it was so hot that I couldn't finish the class. Before going in, I asked the person at the front desk if the A/C in that room was working, and she said yes. Unfortunately, it wasn't. The main gym area was a comfortable temperature, but the yoga room was extremely hot. I hope this issue can be fixed soon. I enjoy the classes and would like to continue attending them in a comfortable and safe environment. Thank you.

I have been training with Austin C. at LA Fitness Poway for almost a year, and my husband has also…read moretrained with him during that time. The progress I've made has been remarkable, and I can honestly say that joining the personal training program has been one of the best decisions I've made for my health. When I started, I was dealing with weak muscles, excess weight, knee discomfort, and very little confidence in the gym. I was hesitant to try many exercises and often worried about making my knees worse. Austin consistently adapted workouts based on how my body responded, gradually building strength while respecting my limitations. As I improved, he appropriately increased the challenge and introduced more advanced exercises, helping me gain confidence rather than just follow instructions. The progress I've made has exceeded my expectations. I've become significantly stronger, reduced body fat and inches, improved my balance and functional strength, and regained confidence in my ability to exercise safely despite my knee issues. I can now perform exercises I never imagined I'd be able to do. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment as a trainer is that he gave me the knowledge and confidence to train independently. That, to me, is the mark of an excellent trainer. Austin strikes a good balance between encouraging you and pushing you beyond what you think you're capable of, while still paying attention to form and how your body is responding. He celebrates progress, explains the purpose behind exercises, and genuinely wants his clients to succeed. My husband has also had an excellent experience training with him, and we've both benefited from his coaching. We highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and motivating trainer. We wish him continued success in his career.

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.

Reposting the review I wrote over two years ago but will update with the fact that I had spinal…read morefusion surgery last year and OTF was part of my rehab. Coaches Donavan, Fidel, and Rebecca were super understanding with my rehab process and made sure that I had alternate exercise while my back was healing. It really is an outstanding gym with a great culture. The place is super accepting and supportive of everyone. Original review: A gym for people who don't like the gym. I am over 50 and in acceptable but not amazing shape. I walk 3mi a day but I knew I needed to supplement. Heard good things about OTT and took a class. Here are the key points: - They use tech to monitor your heart rate so you get an optimal workout. - The coaches recognize that some percentage of the work is just showing up. They respect that you made the effort and are very supportive and helpful. They push you but not in an uncomfortable way. - Alternate options for exercises are offered if you need any accommodation. - Most important, there is 100% acceptance of everyone, no matter where you are in your journey. Some are trying to lose weight, some are rehabbing injury, some are athletes that have done 100s of classes. There is NO judgement and it is NOT a competition, which is refreshing in this day and age. - You don't have to think. They tell you what to do. And there are monitors that show animations of the exercises. Again, not a gym person, just tell me what to do in a fashion that I won't hurt myself and that works for me! - It is all a bit overwhelming at first. Stay with it and like anything, it becomes more familiar. Things switch up quickly sometimes and I have to wear earplug because the music is too loud for me but after several classes, I got the hang of it. - Coaches and staff all have a great attitude. They have a great culture. Very well run.

My experience with Orange Theory Fitness is awesome!! I love how you can do weight lifting and…read morecardio in the same class. I took ten classes for now and I can already see the difference with my body, I'll definitely keep on going and I surely recommend it.

It's the nicest 24 hour fitness near Poway as far as I can tell. Super spacious, tons of equipment,…read moremostly clean, at least in the workout area. The one thing that makes this place difficult to workout at after work is that 80% of people using the gym are teenagers between the hours of 5pm-9pm. I would not mind this IF NOT a for the fact that it's very common for the girls to take selfies in the locker room-- which makes it incredibly difficult for everyone else to change. **Edit** To the copy paste reply that was given to this post: It's laughable that you think I'm gonna do unpaid administrative work that is YOUR job to do in my free time just to make sure you guys communicate between locations. I do enough of that with every healthcare and insurance organization I have the misfortune of dealing with in my own life, thanks. If you can't bother to communicate within your own company, then I very much doubt that you care enough to change anything once the complaint actually reaches a real, local person. Come on.

AVOID THIS GYM IF YOU CAN!…read more A good portion of the equipment is out of service at the Carmel Mountain location. Unfortunately, conditions have continued to deteriorate. They now have no measurable A/C, and the ventilation they used to have with their ceiling fans has been non-existent for almost a month due to an electrical issue. The list of broken equipment and TVs continues to grow -- even after new management took over 2-3 months ago. If anything, the change has only made the situation worse. Management continues to ignore these issues despite complaints, repeating the same lines about waiting on parts or repair approvals. Obviously, the corporation only cares about taking your money. IF you are considering joining, I would take your money elsewhere.

I have been working out with Anatoliy for a little over two years to increase muscle strength,…read moreimprove skeletal structure and balance. Here's what he had to work with: a now 81-year old man who needed a hip replacement about 18 months ago, has had surgery for an arthritic hand that has to be babied in workouts and has long-standing lower back issues. Despite the issues, Anatoliy stays on goal by being responsive to needs as they arise. He is flexible to adjust to circumstances as they arise because of his wide knowledge of anatomy and technique. He has really helped me through my "old man" infirmities while keeping me working on building strength and balance. He is improving my quality of life and probably my longevity. In sum, he is an experienced professional who is responsive and caring.

I've trained with Anatoliy for years and couldn't recommend him more!! He personalizes every…read moreworkout, keeps me challenged, and I've never felt stronger or more fit.

Sean, has a passion for fitness and good health. His approach is to make sure you are working at…read moreyour level and making progress at your comfort level while still making sure that your program is progressive. Sean has a great energy and as much as you may not want to work out you can't help but show up and show out. Sean, will always be your best coach and cheerleader!

Ric Flair has taught me 1 thing in life: "To be the man, you have to beat the man." Sean Carden is…read morethat man. And u don't have to beat him; just meet him. Sean Carden is a walking billboard for the human body. 1 conversation with Sean and I was hooked. 1 workout with Sean and I felt muscles I hadn't felt in awhile. You can tell Sean Carden is the real deal. He listens to you, and then addresses your concerns and works your goals with you. Thank you Sean, you are much appreciated kind sir!

So I try to drop in at CrossFit Poway, and when I was "greeted" I was asked if I could be helped as…read morethough I just took the jelly out of his donut. I informed him that I was there to do a drop in and that we are from out of town. I was harshly told that they only do appointments because they need to inform other trainers and get everything set up. Even though we let him know that we have been doing CrossFit for a while he said that we couldn't be helped. Didn't know I was wasting his time, but his short answers and negative attitude made that very evident. Since I can't respond to the comment below, yes, I arrived at 4:31pm. Wasn't trying to be late. And you were not involved in the conversation & did not hear it. Short, rude answers from someone acting holier than now is not being treated with respect. I've dropped in to many Crossfit boxes & never had to check in prior. It wasn't that we weren't allowed to drop in. It was how we were turned away.

Been here for a year now and have experienced great results. The trainers here are super helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. I've been able to improve in all my lifts and getting back on track, highly recommend!

I've been a member of 24 Hour Fitness since I was 13 years old, and it's a franchise I've always…read moreenjoyed. Over the years, it's been a reliable place to train, and the Carmel Mountain location continues that tradition. The employees here are consistently friendly, respectful, and welcoming, and the facility is generally clean and well-maintained. It's a comfortable gym with a positive atmosphere, whether you're stopping in for a quick workout or spending a couple of hours there. My only criticism is the layout and equipment selection. The space could be utilized much more efficiently, and the organization of the equipment feels a bit scattered. There are also several older machines that could benefit from being replaced with newer, more versatile equipment that better reflects today's training standards. With a few updates and a smarter floor plan, this location could be one of the best in the area. Overall, I'm still a big fan of both this location and the 24 Hour Fitness franchise as a whole. The staff, cleanliness, and overall experience keep me coming back, and I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable gym in the Carmel Mountain area.

This gym is really outdated and in desperate need of a rework. Everything is pretty old/dirty, and…read morethe AC basically is nonexistent in there. The outside setup is pretty rough too, so much wasted empty space they could be using. The space has so much potential but just seems like the management doesn't want to put in the effort to remodel like the Carmel mountain one down the street, the UTC one, or the Balboa one. Probably the worst one out of the 4 I just mentioned. However, because of its unfavorable status, it's actually one of the less crowded ones so I guess that's a plus. Closes really early too, 8 PM on weekends for a 24 hour feels pretty bad. Luckily, weights weigh the same anywhere so you can still get a good workout in even with the low quality of equipment.