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.

I am so happy with Chuze & this location! I have been trying to find a gym that fits all of my…read moreneeds but also doesn't feel too intense and Chuze is it! The gym is huge to start so it is almost guaranteed that the machine you want will be available, even during peak hours. They really pride themselves on cleanliness and that is the most important aspect to me. Members are always wiping down their equipment before and after use and the employees are periodically cleaning all around. The locker rooms & restrooms are spacious with many spots available so that there is no stalling between guests. The amenities are wonderful - sauna, steam, tanning, gym equipment, kids club - EVERYTHING!! Do a 7 day trial and I promise you will be anting to sign up on day 3!

During my initial tour of the Mission Valley location, the express circuit was highlighted as a…read morestandout feature -- a time-efficient way to get a full workout in during a busy workday. It was the primary reason I joined. Unfortunately, the circuit has never functioned as described. Staff doesn't enforce the intended rotation, and members routinely treat the machines like standard equipment -- sitting between sets, often on their phones, with no regard for others trying to move through. When I asked to work in during rest periods, I was met with outright rudeness. Even when staff stepped in to explain the circuit guidelines, members pushed back. A gym is only as good as the culture it cultivates. Enforcing the features you sell -- and holding members to basic courtesy standards -- should be non-negotiable. This gap between what was promised and what I experienced is why I cancelled my membership. I was also sold a personal training package by their independent in-house fitness training company and it was also not as presented--the trainer didn't listen to me, cut my session short, and never gave me the exercise plan as promised. I'm still fighting to get my $379 back for this.

Very clean good gym. Very good newer equipment with a peaceful atmosphere. They have platforms and…read morepower racks as well as several machines. The staff is amazing always very helpful. They even have an upstairs area where you can stretch and push sled. I highly recommend this gym

My boyfriend has been a member here for years. I usually drop in when I'm visiting him in SD. The…read moregym is fine: it's clean and has all the basics. The split between the upstairs and downstairs areas can be inconvenient depending on the workout but it's mostly fine. I've been dropping in here for almost a year, and the front desk staff has always been friendly and helpful with me. My interaction with the owner today, however, left me feeling really put off. First, he gave me a hard time about the drop-in rate and was telling me about some personal trainers trying to sneak clients (I wasn't sure if he was suggesting I was trying to do that but it made me feel uncomfortable). Later, he asked me to not drop my bb on the lifting platform while deadlifting because it's too loud (I've always done that, that's what the lifting platform is for...). I couldn't help but to feel like I was being patronized because I am a woman. I've trained at many gyms over the years. This was the first time I've felt treated with so little regard as a client. I've liked this gym before but I won't be coming back again.

Quite happy with this find centrally located in Hillcrest can't comment on parking at all. The…read morefloor space does seem a little bit smaller than their Instagram and usually they only have one machine of each and only two power racks keep that in mind but also it's very well equipped for hitting all your needs. You just might need to start mid or late cycle of your workout. Quality of the equipment is top-notch staff is incredibly friendly. Price point is pretty decent.

Such a great gym. So clean, organized, and has some of the best / newest equipment I've ever…read moreencountered. Jamie is an amazing owner that brings such positive energy! It's never too busy in there and not crammed with equipment. Love this place!

This place is old school I've been training here at the cake factory and I have also trained on my…read moreown. Doesn't get crowded and they play great music. Alyssa is one of the best trainers! love the group sessions . Great energy and friendly Staff always feel welcoming.

I was a member here for several years without any issues, even tried very hard to be friendly with…read morethe front-desk workers because they always look very bored. I arrived one day to find that my membership had been permanently canceled without any prior email, phone call, or written notice. The manager informed me of this without looking up my account status, yet could not explain why and directed me to email management. Management later informed me they would refund my most recent payment but refused to provide any explanation for the termination, stating only that the decision was final. Others can decide for themselves whether that's the level of communication and customer service they expect. Overall, this was a very strange experience.

had a feeling this would happen -- and it has…read more The gym is now overcrowded for its size. One elliptical, five treadmills, and 28 people in a small space means a lot of waiting instead of working out. After a deposit, an additional $130 at 90 days, and $60 a month, reasonable access shouldn't feel like a competition. If you enjoy timing your workouts around equipment availability, this may work for you. If not, it's something to consider before signing up.

They only have 2 showers for a midsize gym- 1 of the SHOWERS has been down for 3 months!!…read more The manager and staff keep saying they are waiting on a part...Did not know it takes 3 months for a part!! Members definitely deserve better and working SHOWERS!!

This is a review based on the experience I have with the yard gym as a neighbor. I made a complaint…read morelast weekend about the noise in the morning, left a voicemail and they called me back the next day. Instead of getting defensive or telling me to kick rocks, they listened to my complaint and they were very kind and respectful and I felt heard. I apologized for complaining as I was just having a hard weekend and the noise was overstimulating me. They took my concern seriously and I heard no loud noises this weekend. I hope that one day I might join in on the fun there and go a great workout too. Thank you for listening and being so respectful. Empathy goes a long way!

One of the best personal gym experience I've ever had. It's centrally located on Adam's street and…read morethere's a parking lot attached to the gym for easy parking. The gym focuses in on efficient and proper forms/techniques on all their workouts. The main concept is that all classes are split into 2 types, the "tuff" and "rig". As you guessed it's basically cardio or lift. You can decide what you like to do based on your body and your goals. I've personally have not tried other "similar" type of gyms but from the feedbacks of others I've talked to, this gym's program and setup is one of the most effective. From the owner Rory to the trainers Brooke/Loccy, everyone greets you with a smile and only sends positive support. No judgement on the amount of weight you use nor the amount of reps you can do. As long as you give it your all! It's a pretty even 50/50 split with men and women. Don't be afraid to come check it out! I highly recommend.

The only reason I could say my experience was so particularly enjoyable was talking with and…read moregetting helped by a staff member named Luis Yurnet. I am previous la fitness regularly but stopped because I was unsatisfied with my local club's staff, they are lazy and unhelpful and had thought all La fitness staff was like that but not Luis in the slightest. He helped me find a promotion which my local club was not telling me about when I went in to ask about membership and went out of his way to give me his personal number and sent a reminder text with the information I needed to get an online membership. I am now à la fitness regular EXCLUSIVELY because of Luis, thank you very much, MAKE HIM A GM

I've been a member of this gym for over a year, it's very clean, the staff are friendly, and…read morethere's always equipment available. Shout out to Brandon, who helped me with my membership and helped get my friend signed up!