Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Grit Gym

    4.8 (30 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Request information

    You can now request information from this business directly from Yelp

    The Grit Gym Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Grit Gym

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Sarah W.

    Sarah is a fantastic trainer. She brings 150% to the table when she works with you. She doesn't only address fitness, nutrition, and the typical... she talks to you about stresses, life changes, and how multiple things in our life that can sabotage success. She went above and beyond with me and I am beyond grateful . Her knowledge of the way the body works, muscles and how they work together - it's more than any trainer I've EVER worked with. If you are looking to change your life... look no further.

    Workouts doing their job!

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sarah W.
    463
    20
    33

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jaimie K.
    45
    21
    11

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Good luck!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    I’m so happy to be apart of your life. Thank you.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    I liked it there! It was a cool workout! For my workout, I found all the machines in this gym...

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lauren Z.
    1143
    84
    32

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ira C.
    74
    2
    0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Annie G.
    96
    63
    21

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    I loved training you and still checking in! You’re amazing.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Thank you Deenie!!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah M.

    Sarah M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - The Grit Gym

    Review Highlights - The Grit Gym

    “Her skills have helped me stay healthy and strong during these years of COVID.”

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Prime Fitness

    Prime Fitness

    4.9(157 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Hillcrest

    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.

    Wanted to give a quick update - still loving the gym, I've been going here five days a week and was…read moreable to reach my fitness goals. Thank you Keith for being so welcoming and supportive!

    Photos
    Prime Fitness - Dry Sauna

    Dry Sauna

    Prime Fitness
    Prime Fitness

    See all

    Chuze Fitness - Kettlebells

    Chuze Fitness

    3.9(716 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    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!

    Worst gym I've ever walked into, and I say that as a man who will train in a barn if the iron is…read morehonest. The air hits you first. Musty. Thick. Then the lights give up. Stark pockets everywhere. Small floor. Turf the size of a welcome mat. Four benches for the entire building. You will wait. You will get asked about your bench or someone might casually try to move in on your space. The plates themselves aren't the problem. GP free weights feel heavy and real. Everything around them feels like it hasn't been cleaned since the ribbon cutting. No paper towels in the locker room. No soap in the showers. Dudes literally using the hand soap dispensers to get soap to take into the showers. Water pressure from the last decade. Toilet stalls full all morning like it's a bus station. People stare with no sport and no shame. After I rinsed, my slippers were decorated with pubic hair that did not clock in with me (see photo). No housekeepers anywhere in sight. Juice bar. Blow dryers. None of that makes a gym. Thanks to the Leads for their professionalism getting me in with ease but the comfort ends with the greeting. I hated being there so I trained hard and then couldn't wait to get out. Trial day one was the whole experiment. Dirty like EoS, smaller, darker, and proud of it. Do not recommend. I will not be back.

    Photos
    Chuze Fitness - Shake and vitamin drink bar

    Shake and vitamin drink bar

    Chuze Fitness
    Chuze Fitness

    See all

    Anytime Fitness - free weights & plate loaded equipment

    Anytime Fitness

    3.0(19 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Hillcrest

    I'd skip this location if I could but work nearby brings me here half the time. The vibes of this…read moreplace are really off for the location ironically both by the members and some of the staff. The members will glare at you with daggers for eyes or give you really dirty looks and be somewhat passive aggressive if you're any type of visibly gay , androgynous , or a TS person. It's like people here try to make you uncomfortable as possible when you're just trying to work out... jeeze. You'd think there was a sign up saying " No f%#gs or Tr*^%ys". Both the blonde haired young man and good looking trainer with the beard and shaggy hair who work here obviously never got a lesson in manners from their parents because staring people down is quite aggressive and rude. The custodian also needs to stop letting homeless people in to charge their phones or shower. I came here late one night and had a man follow me out to watch me get into my truck before taking pictures of me when I left. The manager is pleasant though and I see her walk the floor with new people or to improve the lay out so she cares about doing her job. If you're LGBT though I'd try to avoid this location and go to Rosecrans or Tierrasanta. Also the hot water takes 5 minutes to turn on when showering. Ugh.

    The gym's public contact email is:…read more missionhillsca@anytimefitness.com As a former Victoria's Secret model and fitness competitor, and as the wife of an NFL player, I've spent years around elite performance, coaching, and high standards. It takes a lot to impress me, and Coach Malcolm genuinely did. I walked into Anytime Fitness in University Heights expecting a workout. I walked out feeling like I had found someone who actually understands how to coach people, not just train them. He has an incredible ability to read the person in front of him, adjust in real time, and push without ever making you feel discouraged. The knowledge is obvious, but what stayed with me was how present he was. Every correction had a purpose. Every conversation mattered. I left feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to come back. Coach Malcolm is the kind of coach people hope they'll find and rarely do. I'm incredibly grateful for the experience.

    Photos
    Anytime Fitness - Weight training

    Weight training

    Anytime Fitness - Gym overview

    Gym overview

    Anytime Fitness - Functional turf area

    See all

    Functional turf area

    The Yard Gym

    The Yard Gym

    5.0(6 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Normal Heights

    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.

    Photos
    The Yard Gym - View of the outside

    View of the outside

    The Yard Gym - View of the outside

    See all

    View of the outside

    LA Fitness

    LA Fitness

    3.5(96 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Mission Valley

    Much nicer location than expected. Very spread out and lots of machines and open space. Best to go…read moreoff-peak times to avoid overcrowding.

    Commercial gyms aren't usually my main preference but this gym was the only one I could find in the…read morearea with child care. I've been an avid gym goer since before, during and after pregnancy, so at this point I am not picky. I decided to do a trial just to try it out and see if my daughter was comfortable with the Kids Club. We've been to a gym prior with a Kids Club but the gym was family owned so we were very used to the way they did things. It's definitely a lot different here. You basically drop off your child and they are either placed in their play area with the other kids or kept in their stroller behind the desk area if they need a nap or to just hang out. My first impression of the woman in front was that she is just doing her best since it's only her and another woman watching multiple kids dropped off. Something I didn't like though was the communication was always off. I would say something in regard to what my child needed and it wouldn't be heard at first. Ex: "My daughter usually naps around this time, I think she's tired." "Yeah. So you think she wants to watch TV?" This happened a few times and it was a bit frustrating. She did fortunately get my 11 month old daughter to stop crying some days but after the second week my daughter gradually didn't like being there and couldn't easily be consoled so it was digging into my gym time. I also feel like there's a lot of miscommunication between Kids Club and front desk because being on a free trial, check in at Kids Club was never seamless. There was always something keeping me from checking in or I "wasn't in the system yet." Overall, I come to the gym to destress as a mom and also keep my mental health intact, this did the opposite for me and I started dreading coming in. So I eventually decided against a membership. Other than that, the customer service and front desk were extremely helpful and informative with getting me signed up and answering all my questions. The gym itself is decent as well and has a lot of space and equipment, just a little too busy for my taste. It also constantly smelled bad. My biggest deal breaker was the Kids club though.

    Photos
    LA Fitness - Turning 71 isn't that bad.

    Turning 71 isn't that bad.

    LA Fitness
    LA Fitness - OK, it's only missing like 20 labels. Not all of them. (Missing cable machine weight labels)

    See all

    OK, it's only missing like 20 labels. Not all of them. (Missing cable machine weight labels)

    The Grit Gym - healthtrainers - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...