I started on Zepbound in December 2024 and a year later had achieved some success with it, having…read morelost 30 pounds. However, it seemed I was on a plateau when I learned about Kari's GLP-1 Strong program. While prescribed by my PCP, I had always felt there wasn't much structure other than take this every week and watch the pounds melt away. While this is all good, I wanted a plan to progress more quickly and to utilize once off the medication. I cannot say enough good things about this 12-week program and Kari's knowledge on fitness and nutrition. Kari customizes her plans for each individual and focuses on accountability, consistency, and behaviors to focus on. I am an additional 12 pounds down and have gained the strength and confidence to finish my journey, including after stopping the jab. I will most likely sign up again during this transition.

I started working with Kari in December 2022, originally to lose weight for my wedding. I was…read morefeeling stuck, out of shape, and unsure how to actually get results without burning out. Spoiler alert: this wasn't just a wedding prep plan, it turned into a total lifestyle shift. The first year wasn't perfect (life happens...hello, wine nights and takeout!), but Kari never judged or gave up on me. Instead, she helped me reset, get real about my goals, and build habits that actually worked. By my wedding in June 2024, I was down 40 lbs and 10% body fat and I felt strong, confident, and truly proud of how I looked and felt walking down the aisle. Since then, we've shifted to strength, mindset, and maintenance and let me tell you, that's been just as empowering. I've learned how to stay consistent, lift heavier, eat more without guilt, and care about so much more than just the scale. Working with Kari isn't just about macros and workouts (though those are dialed in); it's about learning how to show up for yourself even when life gets messy. I cannot recommend her enough if you're ready for change that actually lasts.

Joining The Camp Transformation Center has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for…read moremyself. When I first started, I was feeling unmotivated and stuck in my fitness journey. I knew I wanted to make a change--not just physically, but mentally too. Through consistency, dedication, and the incredible support of the coaches and community, I pushed myself harder than ever. The workouts challenged me, but each week I could feel myself getting stronger, more confident, and more disciplined. I've lost weight, built muscle, and gained so much self-confidence along the way. My energy is up, my clothes fit better, and I finally feel proud of the person staring back at me in the mirror. This journey reminded me that change doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen when you stay committed and trust the process. Huge thank you to everyone at The Camp for believing in me, motivating me, and helping me crush my goals. This is just the beginning!

I started at The Camp a little over a year ago and they helped me so much to achieve my fitness…read moregoals. Everyone is very nice, coaches are super helpful and knowledgeable. Try the 3 or 6 week challenge to improve your health.

Chyna is amazing and a crucial part of my routine to keep my mental health in a good place. Chyna…read moreis exceptional at meeting you where ever you may be at in your health journey. I have had to take a week (sometimes weeks) off and always feel a little sheepish about "re-starting" but Chyna is always so encouraging and gives you the confidence to be the healthiest/fittest YOU you want to be. There is no one better at reading your mood the moment you walk through the door and cultivating the most perfect work out to help get the nervous jitters out, help you fight a punching bag to get your anger out, or just move your body to help you fight whatever demons are plaguing you. Not only is Chyna a fantastic trainer but she is also a phenomenal person. She is a cancer survivor and cares so much about all her clients and I have built such a community in her gym. Thank you Chyna for everything and if you are looking for your perfect/welcoming/non-judgemental gym place, you can stop searching: It's at GI Joe's in Santee. Could not recommend this place MOREEEE

Chyna has trained our son for two years. She helped him gain the confidence he needed to allow him…read moreto try other physical activities. She's been nothing but positive, kind, and consistently supportive.

Well... let me start with a confession: I've spent years avoiding private gyms like they were…read moreextended car warranties. We had a perfectly good home gym. I also work out at the fire station consistently. Life was structured, predictable, and free of the "let me show you around" tour. Then last summer happened. I decided to temporarily join a gym. You know, the classic three month commitment that absolutely never turns into anything longer. This was mainly to support my daughter as she headed into her high school soccer season while rehabbing from ACL surgery. So I reluctantly agreed. Signed the papers. Mentally prepared to count down 90 days. Then we met Brittany, the gym manager. Problem number one: she was actually great. Super friendly, respectful, and did not hit us with the usual high pressure sales pitch. Honestly, she could have sold ice to a fire crew without trying. Next thing you know, we are signed up and showing up. And here is where things went sideways in a good way. Hardcore Fitness El Cajon is nothing like the other gyms we have tried. Brittany sets the tone. She is not just behind a desk, she is in there working out with everyone else, keeping the energy high and making the place feel legit. Now the trainers. Diego. This guy is dialed in. I am there at 0530, barely functional, and he is making rounds correcting form at every station like a fitness sniper. I used to hate being coached. Now it actually helps and somehow does not annoy me. Hesham. Equal parts coach and stand up comedian. Keeps things light, keeps you moving, and somehow makes you feel like a champion even when you are questioning your life choices mid workout. Gio. Pretty sure his mission is to make everyone sweat out their entire life story. I hear he writes the workouts now, which explains a lot. Respectfully brutal. Johannes. Top tier coach. He worked with my daughter during her knee rehab and did an outstanding job. That alone says a lot. Athena. High energy, funny, and very easy to stay focused around... or at least try to. She brings a ton of motivation to every class. I know I am missing a few, but the entire staff is solid. What really stands out is the community. No ego, no weird vibes, no cliques. Does not matter who you are or where you are from, everyone gets along and puts in the work. And here is the part I did not expect. For the first time, I am actually consistent. Not "I worked out twice this week so I deserve a reward meal" consistent. Real consistent. And I am seeing results. Strength is up, agility is better, and apparently I now have what can only be described as beach muscles. I am not entirely sure when that happened, but I am not questioning it. So here I am. A guy who avoided gyms for years... actually recommending one.

I've had a great experience at Hardcore Fitness. The facility is always extremely clean,…read morewell-maintained, and organized, which makes a huge difference when you're trying to stay consistent with your workouts. It has a very welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where people of all fitness levels feel comfortable. The staff is friendly and supportive, and you can tell they genuinely care about helping members succeed. I especially want to mention Brittany Frary, who signed me up--she was incredibly helpful, informative, and made the entire process easy. What stood out most was that she didn't make me feel pressured at all, which I really appreciated. Overall, Hardcore Fitness is an awesome gym with a great environment. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a positive and motivating place to work out.

The La Mesa studio is one of the best OTF locations I have been to. The coaches are all fun and…read morehelpful. The front desk staff is always ready to help and friendly. The energy is great. The 5am class rocks!!

I had a great experience at OTF La Mesa! I signed up for a free class at the recommendation of my…read moresister. She is a member in the Bay Area and was visiting San Diego, so we decided to do a class together. The staff was superb and very friendly! Carissa helped me get checked in at the front and explained the heart rate monitor and how class will go. The coach helped me before class started to talk about my fitness goals and teach me how to use the rower, which I had never tried before. I was a bit intimidated at first because OTF seemed intense, but I ended up really liking the environment. The coach showed us all the moves, had a really upbeat vibe, and pushed us when he saw we could do more. The exercises were easy to follow and were easy to view on the TV screens. Half the class was weights and rower, and the second half was cardio on the treadmill. You could walk, jog, or run, and increase by incline or speed. I did a jogging pace of 4mph and increased to 5/6. It was really interesting to see my heart rate on the screen. Overall, it was a really fulfilling workout and I had a lot of fun!! I snapped a pic of the membership prices. I haven't decided if I will move forward with a membership, but I am highly considering it because of the awesome staff and motivating environment!

The gym: ECB is in a good location. It's accessible just off of Bradley and plainly put it's hassle…read morefree. Walking in you have ample space to place your gym bags and what-have-you's in the shelves. You walk into the sprawling gym and it's sort of a graduation feeling. This is the real deal. You come in here for results. You come in here to change your life. You come in here and leave it all on the gym floor. The workout: Since Coach Randy bought the gym he's been teaching 100% of the classes. He's recently (fall 2018) hired on some new staff that's just as ample. The workouts are simple yet totally thrill you. +Quick warm up, sometimes this includes a run, some stretching using props he has at the gym. Keeping in mind all of this adding to your own personal tool box. As a girl who loves zen and yoga, Randy's taught me a thing or two about stretching and showed me many new things. I do my best to come in every day with a beginners mind. +strength: barbells with the weights, dumbbells and kettle bells. Likely one will be used for the strength. +WOD: kicks your behind. It's awesome. High intensity cardio mixed with a bit of weight. Sometimes the playlist needs tweaking but I'm working on da coach. The people: The community is a wonderful group of people that have helped me in more then just through my running. if the community here sees a new face we make sure to be warm and give a shout-out during a workout. Sh** can get hard and I've made numerous new friends by bonding when I thought I was gonna die. The staff: I only know Wes and Randy but both have incredible vast knowledge of the workout world and they're both walking proof of it. You take one look at them and know you want to learn from someone who has made it. The results: Randy has trained me personally, and I've been in what seems like hundreds of hours of his classes. I've been at the gym for 3 or so months and barely recognize my body. I am astonished at what I've been able to accomplish, and as a beginner at that. Not just my body has changed, I've built myself into a healthier version of me, made incredible friendships, healed, and fell apart in this gym. Needless to say if you're into change this is the place to do it in. You're safe here. Come join us.

Yo. This gym has everything you need. The trainers know what there doing. There is more space than…read moreactually needed. Everyone is friendly and always motivated to train. Showers in the bathroom and soap is included. What I like is that there's a plan for those who want a big barbell gym but don't need the training, it comes at a lower cost then the regular membership. If ur looking for a quality weightlifting gym, this is the best in all of east county!

There are so many great things about Regenerative Health and Fitness! The number one reason for…read morefive stars is that Rio has given me my health back. I have some injuries/pain and he has helped me work through it...he will do everything he can to help you modify the exercises and provide ways to heal while getting in shape. The classes I take are 30 minutes of varied circuit training using dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, floor work, barbells, etc to provide varied and thorough workouts. You never get bored- you are always challenged and Rio takes his time to ensure you have top-form for peak performance! Rio is an amazing trainer. He is very motivating and he is not a screamer- he is also non-judgmental and creates a comfortable environment for someone of any fitness level to enjoy! A very trustworthy and honest place to be, you will not be disappointed in the results...it is the only program I have stuck with for as long as I have. I cannot believe it has been a year already. I have other choices in my fitness, as I am military and have many free resources but will continue to spend time at Regenerative Health and Fitness!

It works! Try a couple classes and guaranteed you will be hooked. The workouts are "quick" yet…read moreextremely beneficial & effective. Rio, trainer & owner, is unexpectedly laid back yet his workouts are full of "power". He designs classes that are not boring, they keep you engaged, challenged, and motivated while targeting your entire body! You will see results. Rio's love of what he does is apparent. He is patient and works with all his clients individual needs. Not only does he design fluid and productive workouts, he also pays attention to your form with every exercise. These strength/resistance training classes will not only change your physique but your life. Rio's philosophy is "regeneration of our overall well-being can only be accomplished by promoting & achieving harmony between mind, body, & soul." Without me even realizing it, harmony of this trio is underway within myself. Sign-up! I did.....

Bait and switch marketing. FBBC Poway offers a 6 week "free" class, once you're there it becomes a…read more$500 program that is "refundable" or partially refundable. If you're at a normal BMI they set the goal to 6% body fat and of you're above normal you lose 20 pounds. They have no standard of measurement prior to the first or last measurement and the device they use has a margin of error of 3.5-4.1%. Then when don't reach the goal, they do not honor a partial refund and only offer a credit to continue. I went from 199 to 187.4 in 6 weeks. The device said I lost 1.6% body fat and it increased from the prior two weeks each week. Mathematically it makes no sense. I would have to have lost 4.2% of muscle and water over 6 weeks; a total of 8.2 pounds of water and muscle. With that being said, if you follow the program you will lose weight. If you're looking to commit for 6 months, the initial $500 will get you another 5 months and may be worth it to you. I was looking for a 6 week program to get me back on track after breaking my leg, not false advertising and forced membership or an expensive 6 week program. Just keep in mind thos program is 90% diet based. Lean protein, vegetables, and very limited carbs; no sugar, or alcohol.

I'm updating to four stars because the owner reached out and seemed to be honestly sorry what…read morehappened. He was very kind and offered to have me go in and check the gym out. he was also very apologetic for what happened. I do think the new owners are way cool and I'm sure anyone will agree if they check them out. Best wishes to the gym and everyone in it!

This place is awesome! you can not beat it and they will work you hard! You will not find this…read moretype of personal - family training atmosphere at a large corporate gym. Keith Ballard

This Oasis is amazing! I've been a member for a while now and can't express how grateful I am to…read morehave found this gym. I am a busy mom of 4 and getting to a gym that I can do my workout efficiently has been difficult. The owner is a 15 yr triathlon athlete and her passion for fitness is felt through out the gym. She has a variety of members ranging from all ages. It doesn't matter what level you are or if you are just beginning , Michelle will work around your goals. Her classes are great! There is also personal trainers that are all very nice and helpful. The atmosphere here at the gym is one of a kind, and it's clean! Hope this review helps! You won't regret making that first step with Michelle's fitness oasis!

Love this studio, such a friendly and welcoming community with so many amazing teachers.read more

Updating my review…read more Tyler and Sam reached out to me upon reading my review and graciously offered to make up an instructor no-showing by comping their $30/30 days special. This alone speaks volumes of how much they care about their business and the community. After taking 2-4 classes a week for the past 4 weeks, I can say they absolutely deserve 5 stars. There is a separate restroom down the hall which has a code for extra security/privacy. Their studio is clean, smells great, and offers beautiful views and vibes both during the day and night. I love the view of the mountains during the day and the natural light. At night, depending on which class you take, you could partake in a candle lit class, a cool color-changing class, sound bath classes, and more. I have taken classes with Sam, Alyssa, Keshia, and Jen. They all offer a unique experience and I enjoyed each of them in a different way. So much variety AND time slots, you are sure to find what you need. From slow flows, to sculpt classes (fun!), to sound bath/meditative classes, and even mat pilates. So many options. I really enjoy hot classes and I believe they only offer hot classes on Saturdays (they do offer warm classes throughout the week though!) They are close enough to the Trolley Station where you can easily get a smoothie or quick bite before or after class, but far enough so parking is never a problem. Perfect location. I came across their studio through ClassPass and so glad I did. I am the type that enjoys both "personal" studios and "commercial" studios for separate reasons. If you like personal studios, I'd highly recommend The Balanced Yogi. Be a part of the family and enjoy the opportunity of growing with their teachers on their journeys.