These Orange studios are everywhere now, and behind those glowing doors people are running, rowing,…read moreand grinding through burpees like their lives depend on it. Carmel Valley is a solid, well maintained location with the familiar OTF rhythm: clean space, organized floor, and that corporate template that keeps everything predictable no matter where you drop in. Parking is surprisingly abundant for this area. The only odd thing is that the prime spots right in front are labeled 30 minute parking even though every class is a full hour. It's a small detail, but it jumps out every time you pull in. Classes here fill up fast. And I mean fast. Waitlists are the norm, and I've been turned away more than once. If you're not booking early, you're rolling the dice. As for coaching, I haven't found a standout yet at this location. Everyone is competent and friendly, but the coaching style stays pretty homogenous thanks to the tight OTF corporate structure. If you're looking for consistency, you'll get it. If you're looking for a coach who completely changes your game, I haven't met that person here. Overall, it's a clean, reliable studio that delivers exactly what OTF promises: heart rate monitors, clear metrics, and a workout where you're competing against yourself in the best way.

Within 2 years, I had Maywhether Boxing, The Boxing Club, and Rumble close on me back to back to…read moreback, so I decided to give OTF a try since it's the only group class gym left in my area. I signed up a month ago, and from the very beginning I had various issues with my heart rate monitor. It felt like all the different girls at the reception kept giving me the runaround and I was getting frustrated having to use a loaner every time and hearing different answers from different people. Finally, I was able to meet with the manager, Amelia, and she really turned around my whole experience. She immediately fixed all my issues without me even having to ask, which I really appreciated. Ever since then, I'm a happy member! I have the unlimited membership and go about 4-5 times a week. I love all the classes and all the coaches! I never thought I'd enjoy a treadmill workout, but I even take the Tread50 classes once a week and they're a lot of fun!

I have stayed with F45 del mar for more than two years. The best part s that No two days are the…read moreSAME -- no chance to get bored. Also I love that I can show up stress-free, with zero thinking -- just follow instructions. My brain gets a break while my body does the work. Also the coaches and peers are friendly and encouraging.

Been coming here for 7 years now and it's my favorite workout bc I never get bored with the ever…read morechanging class formats. I love the mixture of high intensity days, strength days and combo days so it's the type of workout you can do every day without getting too sore. I love the friendly atmosphere and community events they always host so you get to know the other members. Everyone is so friendly!

Jamie and Damien are fantastic coaches. The workouts are challenging and dynamic and I'd highly…read morerecommend giving it a try!

I first found Sweat Circuit Del Mar on ClassPass about a year ago when I was hunting for a new…read morefitness routine that fit my work schedule. The owners, Damien and Jamie, welcome everyone with smiling faces and open arms, and the entire staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The community of members and trainers is so welcoming that I became a full-time member within just a few months! I never thought I'd be a 'morning workout person,' but I truly look forward to walking in, seeing familiar faces, and crushing a session before my workday begins. It's become a cherished part of my daily routine. I've definitely found my gym fam at Sweat Circuit Del Mar!

Pricey, but worth it. Lots of fitness classes, great amenities, and friendly staff. Definitely…read moreworth a tour.

They really need to redo the whole inside of the gym. For how much it costs, it is not worth it. I…read morereally wish there was a life time or nicer gym in the area. The showers/locker rooms are nasty. The whole building is severely outdated. It smells bad and looks bad. The carpets, tiles and grout need a lot of TLC. The machines are just as bad as planet fitness. Basically looks like a gym from 2005 but the cost of the membership is not matching.

I was skeptical. I'm 70 and have had a number of trainers in the past with mixed results. I was…read morerecently referred to Scott. He used his extensive knowledge and experience to tailor a perfect routine for MY body. I got the results I needed. Haven't felt this good in years. Don't be a skeptic. Call Scott.

Kool Body has been an incredible partner in my fitness journey so far! I love going to their studio…read moreand working out with Lexy (and Scott) - they are knowledgeable, take the time to understand my goals, and help me to optimize my health. I truly enjoy my workouts, the Kool Body gym, and the trainers - all around excellence!

Facilities are nice and the location is great- right in the middle of the biotech hubs and close to…read morethe beach. Huge shoutout to Sammi- she toured me around on my first day and was very helpful in answering my questions regarding schedule and logistics. It's clear to me that the staff care a lot about what they do.

Beautiful place, great facilities. However, they could hire…read moremuch better Pilates instructors. Unsure why they have gone with who they have, classes are quiet and not very positive. Hoping this changes one day.

If I could give Rock N Tumble 10 stars I would! Fantastic classes for toddlers to teenagers. Mary…read moredoes an absolutely fantastic job of meeting kids where they are and encouraging them to grow. I love how they've recently expanded into "tumbling and training" conditioning classes for older kids. I would love to see them continue these classes and grow this program in the years to come!

We had a great time jumping and flipping, My 5 year old ran around like a nut for over 3 hours…read more Great trampolines and the staff were great.

I've been training with Jaclyn for over a year and a half, usually three times per week, and she…read morehas become one of the most consistent and impactful forces in my life. I've had trainers before, but this is by far the best training experience I've had, and I can say I've made a friend for life. Jaclyn is an excellent trainer: knowledgeable, intuitive, and thoughtful in how she programs our sessions. She focuses on sustainable progress, keeps things grounded and concentrates effort on movement that provides results rather than flashy moves. She communicates clearly and encourages feedback. She is firm without ever being aggressive, which I genuinely appreciate. Most importantly, she's never judgmental, which I have found is a rare trait in a trainer, especially a supremely fit one like her. She meets you exactly where you are, and knows when to push, when to listen, and when to shift gears so you walk away feeling stronger--not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. Which brings me to my second point: what makes Jaclyn stand out from the field is who she is as a human being: joyful, kind, warm, wise, grounded, and genuinely invested in her clients' well-being. She is not only smart and sharp, but also spiritual, always keen on figuring out the lessons she can learn from every situation. She is incredibly humble and never puts the spotlight on herself, even when she could. And she listens well and brings great perspective to every conversation--I have never left a session not feeling better about life. I've grown stronger and leaner working with Jaclyn and I look forward to every session. I trust her and I'm so grateful she's in my life. If you're considering training, check if Jaclyn is available; she might just be exactly who you need.

Sharing here from my other review for people like me who research a lot before jumping in! So…read morehappy I found Jaclyn!! :) If you are shy, introverted or intimidated by the gym atmosphere like me, then you should definitely work with Jaclyn!! She has great energy and at the same time, she will always meet you at your level, and maybe even bring you out of your shell little by little when you're ready. :) I'm on a hybrid program where I have a full program (like 4 workouts per week for 4 weeks) created by Jaclyn-- 3 of those days I work out at home on my Tonal, and 1 day I train with her in person at the gym. I come in on different days (like Day 1 this week, then Day 3 next week etc) so I can try all the moves with her in person. She is so attentive and always makes sure the exercise is safe for me! Whenever I have questions, she explains the technical details well and gives me simple cues which really helps me improve my form. The workouts are always challenging, but never to the point where I'm exhausted for the rest of the day. As for nutrition, she also has a macro guide and meal plan suggestion for me which is not meant to be strict at all! It's really just a guide to start making manageable switches here and there. I didn't really "give up" anything and Jaclyn actually encourages listening to your body, be it having a cookie or skipping a workout on a bad day. So simple but it makes so much sense!! In three months (Oct 2024 - Dec 2024), I was able to go down from XL/L to M!! (well, sometimes still L since commercial sizing is inconsistent haha). Realistically, my weight hasn't drastically changed, but the visible changes are really noticeable especially through clothes, measurements and pictures!! I was able to enjoy the holiday festivities without "holding back" because I knew I had a good foundation for my health. I still have those days where I worry if I "messed up" my progress the past week, but the next time I meet Jaclyn, she always calms my worries and reinforces that we have been putting in the work so I am good. Phew!! This has been the longest I've had healthy habits without being burned out at all, and that's really what it means to make sustainable healthy changes. All that to say, Jaclyn has been the best find and the best investment I made for myself in 2024!! Looking forward to this year as well!! I hope this helps and if you're still on the fence, please try to reach out to Jaclyn and see if it's a good match for you also! :)