When out of town on business I'm always looking for a CrossFit box. Stratum was closeby and easy to…read moreget to. Signed up online for drop in classes. The trainers were great, the membes were welcoming and the WODs were fun, challenging and put me to the test. Glad I came, looking forward to next time!

Where to begin. First of all all of the coaches - Joe, Lindsay, Caitlyn, Terry, Jeff, Eric are all…read morejust awesome and so welcoming and knowledgeable. The programming at this gym is unlike any other I've been to and I've been to my fair share over the years. It's not your typical Bro'd out CrossFit where you get injured. They have multiple options - if you want to go all out and do Olympic lifts then they've got you covered, but if you're feeling weak or tired or you're just getting back in the gym then they have plenty of scaled down movements that are perfect for you. There's something for everyone in each work out, every day. The community is unparalleled and everyone there is super cool and laid back - I can't say enough good things about this place. Tons of parties and get together a outside of the gym as well.

I am not seeing Marko for fitness but for his Acupressure-Massage for cronic soft tissue hip pain…read more Before I found Marko, through a trusted friend, I tried deep tissue massage, chiropractic, ultrasound, laser treatments, stretching, sauna, swimming and exercise. Nothing was working and I'm trying to get in shape to hike mountains in Colorado in 3 months but have a lot of pain just walking my dog, sitting or sleeping! After just two sessions with Marko and I'm finally getting some relief. I'm so excited to finally feel like I won't have to cancel my hiking trip! This is a massage like no other I have ever had and I work in the spa industry. He is so strong and gets so deep that while it is happening it is quite painful but he guides you in breathing through it and doesn't go beyond what each client can personally handle. You could never get a massage this deep at a professional business - it's that deep! You have to really want to get better and trust that doing the work will get you there. If that is your attitude then Marko is the one to work with. You can check his credentials on his fitness website: MarkoFitness.com. He is located in Carmel Valley right off I-56. I highly recommend Marko Dresevic.

Bottom line: I've lost 25 lbs and re-gained a craving for exercise since I started training with…read moreMarko 9 months ago. Feel free to stop here if you are already sold, but I'll give you my story if you need some more convincing. Last year I put on 50 pounds during my pregnancy with my first child. I realized towards the end of my pregnancy that if I did not do something to lose that weight after I gave birth that I would be "one of those women who lost their figure and never got it back" for the rest of my life. I decided then that my goal was to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight by the time I went back to work after maternity leave. Marko helped me achieve this goal, and I absolutely could not have done it without him. I started training with Marko six weeks and three days postpartum. I had not worked out for months since before my pregnancy, and had not consistently worked out in years. I was very lucky to lose 35 of those 50 pounds the first three weeks after I gave birth just from nursing, but the weight loss stopped there and I was stuck with another fifteen pounds that wouldn't budge. The first thing you notice about Marko is that he is incredibly fit. The next thing you notice about Marko is that everyone he is training is incredibly fit. As I looked at the perfectly sculpted body of the other woman Marko would be training alongside me that first day I felt completely intimidated and extremely hopeful at the same time. I wondered if I would ever get back into my pre-pregnancy jeans, but I figured if he helped her look as good as she did perhaps there was hope for me too. The thing is, she is not an anomaly. Everyone who works out with him looks that good! I'm not going to lie, the training was brutal at first. I was completely out of shape, and working out after 3-5 hours of interrupted sleep with a newborn was no joke. But Marko ramped me up slowly. I loved his philosophy about the intensity of workouts. He would demonstrate an exercise for me, give me the number of sets and reps, and then told me to complete them at my own pace. He gave me an analogy about his dog Pablo, "Pablo fetches the ball over and over again until he is tired. Then he stops for a bit an rests in the shade. When he is ready to play again he gets up and keeps going", Marko told me. So I worked out as hard as I could, and I rested when I needed to before starting again. Marko gradually ramped up the intensity of my workouts over the next few weeks as I grew stronger and stronger. I only had the energy to work out with him twice per week, but I committed to always go train with him those two times weekly no matter how exhausted I was from taking care of my new baby. Within a month or so I noticed an incredible change in my stamina and the amount of weight I could lift. By the time I went back to work I had lost every last one of those 15 pounds of pregnancy weight. My co-workers were completely amazed that I had lost all 50 pounds in just 4 and a half months. I'm not sure if it was harder to start working out with a newborn or to keep working out after returning to work full-time and taking care of an infant when I got home. I can also honestly say that I would've fallen off the wagon if it wasn't for Marko encouraging me to keep up my new level of fitness and to not lose momentum. As I tried to get back into the groove at work there were times I was not able to train with Marko and would instead try to workout on my own. Marko would send me texts to check in on me and ask if I had made time to workout that week. The guilt I would feel if I had not done so would make me go to the gym the next day. Plus I knew that he would kick my a*#$ the next time I trained with him so I better stay in shape or I would be seriously feeling it. I am still training with Marko, and I now weigh 10 pounds less than I did when I got pregnant. This weekend I put on a dress I bought before I met my husband that had not fit since. The dress fit perfectly, and he had never seen me in it in the five years we have been together. I can now say that Marko has not only transformed my body but he has transformed my life. I really look forward to working out with him, and am self-motivated to workout on my own three or four days a week. Marko still sends me texts to check in on me and make sure I'm, "Doing my homework," as he says. The best part is when I workout at the same time as one of his other clients who hasn't seen me for awhile and they say, "Wow, you look great!". So what are you waiting for!? If we happen to train at the same time one of these days I guarantee you won't know that I am the one who weighed over 200 pounds last July. I am on my way to having the beautiful atheletic body the rest of Marko's clients have as you will be too if you call Marko!

Jill is always a BEAST of a trainer with a smile. Punching shit is SOO SATISFYING. AND I met a…read morecouple badass barbers who are members. GREAT community, great location and vibe in the studio and there's even a shower! Hello!! #winning

Your instructor Jill was amazing. She helped me get my wraps on as this was something I have never…read moredone before. She made me feel like it didn't matter of my size or experience that she was there to help in the class when needed. I was able to modify it to work for me. Austin was also very welcoming and wanted to make sure all was good. I wish there were places like this in Arizona. Will be visiting each time I come to see my sister

The perfect place for people who want to be in good health and in good shape. Perhaps the most…read morewelcoming environment you'll ever find. I am absolutely dedicated to the studio there is no one there who is not willing to help advise you. I have worked for over 10 years with Brian Knudsen and I credit him for keeping me strong enough to overcome and recover from a knee replacement and shoulder replacement. Do not miss this opportunity to be challenged and benefited at the fitness studio.

Friendly, fun and welcoming while still providing a great workout. Find a new fitness family that…read moreyou will absolutely love at this gym. You won't ever want to workout anywhere else.

I've been going to Sweat Circuit for over two years now, and I can honestly say it's one of the…read morebest things I've ever done for myself. Somewhere along the way it stopped feeling like a gym and started feeling like home. This is the most inclusive space I've ever been a part of. Every age, every fitness level, every person is welcomed with open arms. It's the kind of place where people know your name, celebrate your wins, and make you want to keep showing up. The gym is always immaculate, the music always hits, and I've never felt stronger in my life. Every single coach has poured so much knowledge into me, not just about working out, but about how to fuel my body, build muscle, and become stronger in a way that lasts. They genuinely care, and it shows. Jamie and Damien are the heart of this place. They've created something really, really special. They have this incredible way of making every person who walks through the door feel seen, welcomed, and like they've been part of the family all along. I'm so thankful this place found its way into my life. I love my Sweat Circuit fam with my whole heart, and I couldn't recommend it more. 10/10. Get in there today. You won't regret it!

Sweat Circuit Del Mar is the real deal. The facility is spotless with all-new equipment, so every…read moresession feels great. Jamie and Damien go above and beyond as coaches -- hands-on, encouraging, and just genuinely great people. They make everyone feel welcome, which isn't always easy to find at a gym. Can't recommend them enough!

I've been a passport visitor at this location several times and the staff has always been really…read moregreat and friendly! The facilities are okay, but could use some updating as the equipment is quite old and the variety of heavier weight options is lacking. It's frustrating to want to lift heavier but heavier weights are non existent. My biggest disappointment is with the passport system. Apparently this location only allows 2 passport visitors per class. Even if the class isn't full, this location won't allow more than two passport visitors at a time. They're more than happy to let you in the class by charging you an extra fee of $18 however. Sounds like a money grab to me! So disappointed to see a half full class with passport visitors being sent away just because they weren't allowed to come in without paying an extra fee! I've been to several other F45 locations throughout the US and other countries, and never experienced this with the passport visits. This location can definitely do better!

Love working out here. Every coach and member is so encouraging and everyone can work at their own…read morelevel. It is such an awesome community of people who choose fitness as one of their life pillars.

I have never met anyone who is as passionate and knowledgeable about fitness as Kim! I'm 45 but…read moreI'm in the best shape of my life thanks to her fun but strenuous workouts. I always hated "lifting weights" but she does a great job of combining this type of work with cardio and cross training to make it feel like less of a workout

Kim's new private gym in Solana Beach is simply awesome. Small class, excellent synergy, best most…read moreknowledgeable trainer around north county San Diego! Sells yearly pass or a 10 pack that can be used on your schedule. Want to work when you workout? This is the place... check her out 1x ... trust me you will always learn something new about FITNESS!

I have been working out with Sarah for a full year now over zoom and in person (due to COVID). Love…read morelove love our workouts!! She has helped me hit my fitness goals even with a tailbone injury this year. Her flexibility and caring personality has really made her agile with the pandemic and has allowed my whole family to stay in shape over the last year (mother in law, mom, husband). My initial goal with Sarah was just to build strength- now I'm running with my dog 3-4 times a week and deadlifting 145 lbs- I have never been in better shape. Their gym is small but it's just enough room for 1 on 1 or a small class and also has an outdoor space. There's a great variety of equipment and they keep the place tidy and sanitized.

I started training with Sarah in the spring of 2018 once a week to try and help with some extreme…read morelower back pain. I quickly increased my training schedule to 3 days a week because, for the first time in my adult life, I truly enjoyed working out. Sarah and Q trained me for 9 months, following the rigid rules given by my orthopedist (which included no bending forward). Even with limited mobility, the training was fun but difficult and I could see myself improving. After a fractured spine diagnosis and 2 back surgeries, Sarah and Q pickup up my training the minute I was cleared by my surgeon. After only 2 and a half months of working out at Brock training, I was cleared to no longer attend physical therapy. Sarah and Q's training was deemed more beneficial than the time spent with a UCSD physical therapist. My PT and surgeons were so impressed with the perfect form I maintained during my workouts and how thorough Sarah and Q were to ensure I never lost focus on a neutral spine. They are so considerate and knowledgeable I wouldn't have trusted anyone else with my recovery. Brock Personal Training is the perfect mix of experienced trainers, an extremely fun time with wonderful people and a strenuous workout. I will always make time in my schedule (which is the hardest part) to continue working out with both Sarah and Q. Their individual styles complement each other and help to keep every hour interesting.