Best Gyms with Cardio Machines near San-diego, California

It is a beautiful area but why did they forget this area we are sitting on dirt watching our children play baseball theres bleachers in 3 spots but the fourth area is all dirt 🤔🥺🥺🥺

The facility itself is adequate. It seems to be regularly cleaned at least. It's smaller than other San Diego Y's and doesn't offer all the amenities of the larger Y's but at a basic level it does the job. However, I have to agree with other reviewers of this Y, the customer service (entry & front desk) in the mornings is awful. They are not helpful at all and quite often the employees in these areas, their attitudes border on arrogance. I find it to be truly comical. They lack knowledge about the YMCA's published policies & shouldn't be in a customer contact position at all. Additionally, Jackie Robinson Y, seems to have as many days when its closed or "closing early" as to days when it's fully open. But its one of the cheaper Y's in San Diego and you get what you pay for. On several occasions I've seen little girls who I assume are kindergarten or 1st, 2nd graders, inside the male locker room with their dad's, I guess. I've seen this not only at this Y but others in the area. There are signs asking men not to bring opposite sex small children into the male locker room. Strange they don't already know NOT to do this.

Worst customer service ever. They have an issue that they need to close the pool for around 2 weeks. I only pay my membership for my kids using the pool but we have to stop using that because of their issue. I asked to extend or refund my membership for those 2 weeks. Then they said they cannot do that. That meant I lost money for my 2 weeks family membership. It's so stupid, doesn't make sense to me. Why they could do that . I paid my membership for a month but can use only half month. Super stupid customer service. No more membership here.....

They are amazing! We have been stuck at home with flood damages and horrible mold smells when my apartments were not able to provide us with shelter but everyone else that was in the flood got hotel rooms and whatever reason they have we didnt get one … YMCA , they were able to provide us with a hotel and other resources. When i gave up they came to me like an angel 💜 our family really appreciate’s everything they are doing for us !

Spectacular state of the art facility with as many machines, weights, and classes as you could possibly need. The facility was very well maintained and the young man at the front desk was courteous toward us visiting from out of town. Our YMCA membership was easily found and accepted...we are thankful for the great customer service he provided. Highly recommend this YMCA if in San Diego!

Avoid this YMCA. Get your monthly membership elsewhere. Copley-Price Family YMCA is very poorly managed. You never see any leadership mixing with members, it seems they are too busy in their offices. Overall, there is absolutely no respect for the Customer Experience, the facility is filthy, smells, and staff are a joke. 1. They are replacing 20-30 year equipment, closing the fitness area FOR THREE DAYS!!!! Any other facility would complete the task overnight, but not the Y. They would rather inconvenience paying members for THREE DAYS. It's absolutely outrageous!!! (See picture) 2. Management closes the popular Meditation Room regularly for staff events when the Community Room, the Coffee Bar area, and other rooms are available. Management would rather inconvenient paying members than manage the facility correctly. (See picture of recent event) 3. Front Desk staff 4-6 individuals at any given time are on their cell phones, gossiping, slouching in their chairs daily. No, Hello, no goodbye, nothing!!! 4. Fitness Floor staff are a pathetic. They are always behind the desk staring at the computer. You ask for assistance and they act like they are being bothered. Some of them couldn't save you in the event of an emergency. For example, Eza walks around pretending to count people, his clothes don't fit, he bends over, and you see his arse, etc. Other floor staff are similar in their overall presentation. 5. The facility is filthy, dust everywhere, bathroom stained toilets, takes weeks for repairs of equipment and restroom facilities. Management has ONE outsourced facility hygiene individual for the ENTIRE FACILITY!!!! Absolutely no YMCA staff cleans or tidys up the facility. Just completely uncalled for. 6. 70-80% of staff are not Health or Fitness focused, most would be considered obese. So much for leading by example. Bottome line, I have never seen any manager visible or interacting randomly with members. No name badges, no information center with pictures outlining Management for Members to review. Just because this YMCA is in an socially and economically disadvantage area doesn't mean the Customer Experience should reflect such. Avoid this YMCA. Get your monthly membership elsewhere.

This location is awesome. The staff is very cool. I have been to all the locations, and this one is by far the cleanest. I used to complain about all the high school kids running around, but after seeing them acting more respectfully, I'm glad they are at the gym. A lot of kids are less fortunate to have such a great place to enjoy and do healthy activities rather than our on the streets doing drugs. They also just got all brand new cardio machines that are way better than any I've seen at other gyms. Love this place🤟

I never write pointed reviews, but I felt compelled to after seeing the last review by NATIVE SD posted with 1 star. Clearly, this man has WAY too much time on his hands to be complaining THIS much about a gym. Who complains about a gym replacing all cardio equipment? Like, you literally cannot please people LOL. I for one appreciate when I see my membership dollars being spent on renovations! This location is huge. Bright, airy, both indoor and outdoor work areas with some duplicates of machines, makes for easy access and minimal wait times. Other locations (looking at you, MV, are dark, dirty, and feel like you're in a dungeon). Here, they supply freshly laundered towels always, have full sanitizer bottles, and I always see someone cleaning the floors or windows when I am there. The staff has always been very helpful and kind to me whenever I need something; usually for messing up my locker combo .__. Calling these people "not health focused" and "pathetic" as NATIVE SD did is...a choice. Maybe a bit of projection happening there, who knows! The comment about the bathrooms being under repair, there are literally SEVERAL bathroom locations including locker room, downstairs near the coffee shop, outside facility area, AND near the pools. You will find a bathroom if one is OOO, I have faith! Anyway, love this gym and the vibes, keep up the good work and take all the time you need for new renovations ;)

Update: 10/9/24 I cancelled my membership at Copley and they never did it and keep charging me. I signed the application 3 weeks ago. No one cancelled my membership, no one contacted me about any problems with cancellation. I just found a new charge at the start of the month. I still haven't received my return. I am very upset with YMCA work, since there are no complaints about the gym itself, but the management of the organization is very bad. The employees do what they want and no one is responsible for anything. And when I asked to call the manager, they just brought me another employee who does not decide anything. As a long-time YMCA member, I'm usually very satisfied with the helpful and accommodating staff. However, I had a disappointing experience recently with an employee named Kal. When I requested assistance with parking my scooter, Kal seemed unwilling to help and instead complained to other workers about my request. It took several asks before he finally brought over a manager, who was able to quickly resolve the issue. Kal's passive-aggressive attitude made me feel uncomfortable. I hope the administration will use this feedback to provide additional customer service training to ensure all members receive the same high level of service I've come to expect from the YMCA.

The worst experience I've had with a YMCA. I've been a nationwide member since elementary school, but this one is by far the worst. They are literally incompetent and lack comprehension. Buyers & scholarship holders beware. They have charged my card about $200 over the last two months. I communicated with multiple people to ensure my card wouldn't get charged & a pause was issued. Despite my card rejecting the payments, my bank tells me they continue to run the card multiple times until a payment goes through. They harassed me, claiming I owed them a payment, only to later admit, "Oh, it was a mistake, you did pay..." Yet, they can't communicate when they decide to start charging my card $100 a month? This is insane. Finally put a stop payment on my card for this establishment. Start your membership at a different YMCA!

super nice staff with very polite and courteous gym members. nobody ignores their cardio and diet. everyone goes hard and lifts heavy yet still maintains proper form and full range of motion. i think there is only one guy who only guy does triceps push downs and slams the weights after every set so everyone knows he’s there 😆🏋🏼‍♂️ if i were to score this gym against every gym in the country i would say 8.7? 8.9 maybe. there is room to park a tractor trailer and get a shower lift some weights and eat some tacos 🌮

I like this gym a lot glad I am a member here’s a few pictures of this location also video message me for any ?

This location was nasty. Absolutely gross. The red light and tanning booths both hadn't been wiped down at all. The gal at the front had an attitude and said it's the customers job to wipe them down. It's not. It's yours. People go into these things barefoot. You do NOT allow one person to go in there and then leave it as is for th next. That's how disease is spread. It's beyond gross and I'm beyond disgusted. I just payed an extra $39 this month, on top of my regular gym membership fee, for the upkeep of equipment. What a RIP OFF!!!!! Not to mention, the hours here in CA all suck. Even Bend, OR has a CLEAN gym and is back to 24 hrs weeks. I'm so disappointed. Do better. I hate leaving nasty reviews, but this is the final straw for me. There is a law to make sure that places like this are kept clean to keep the public safe. I only get 2 min to get ready to get into the red light/tan booth. Those 2 min have been used up CLEANING your equipment. Not cool. Also, there's no trash cans in any of these rooms. The dirty paper towels go on the floor...? Today I actually thought about canceling and switching gyms. So lame...I wish I could leave a much nicer review, because the one guy was super nice when I first came in.

I've been to plenty of planet fitness around the area but this one was the cleanest. It's a smaller gym but all their equipment works nicely. Kinda hard to find a planet fitness with all the equipment working correctly. Shout-out to the worker Roberto for showing me around. 🤝

I have been to many other PF locations and this one has by far the worst looking locker room/shower experience of any that I have visited so far. I have had better in many other 3rd world countries. I can’t take photos in the locker room for obvious reasons, so just envision layers of filth and hair and grease.

I always have an amazing experience at the gym, thanks to my dedication and two outstanding staff members named Erica and Shelby! This front desk duo at the gym is truly remarkable, effortlessly navigating a wide range of situations with style and grace. Whether managing membership inquiries, addressing concerns, or handling busy rush hours, they consistently maintain a warm smile and a positive attitude. Their ability to connect with diverse clientele, from seasoned athletes to newcomers, fosters a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the gym experience for everyone. It’s inspiring to see how they remain composed and professional, turning potentially stressful moments into seamless interactions. Their dedication truly makes the gym a better place. Their teamwork is impressive, and they genuinely go above and beyond to ensure every member feels welcome. I can’t recommend working out enough— especially with them at the front desk, they truly elevate the overall experience! Five stars!

They were able to pull off a decent PF from a less than average retail plaza. They have all the same equipment as others but it’s a tight design and not much room. Other than that it’s good. Always recommend a Black Card

I tried going for a bit,good part of a year, but after not feeling comfortable going because of how the equipment seemed to be in need of repair a lot, not to mention this location not having classes, abd trying to join class at other locations was just to difficult, I canceled my membership. The only thing they ever asked if me was "Why are you canceling?" Not how things could have improved or been better. Staff was overall nice. Hated going because if I wasn't early then i couldn't use the machines I wanted, and alot of the younger gym goers just didn't follow the rules of common courtesy and it never really seemed to be enforced. Lacking in free weight options compared to other gyms I'd been a part of. Only really good plus was location to my house, and staff was generally friendly at least.

Terrible experience, completely unprofessional gym, staff and management! Went it weeks prior to cancel membership which I was forced to do because they do not give you an option on the app. So upon going into gym to sign I was canceling my membership the staff at counter could not get the computer to work so they wrote a note and assured me I would be getting an email which I never received. Now upon next cycle I’m charged so I not call the facility and speak with Sean to find out the manager because I have had no help so far, was told there was never a note made and given time manager will be in which is not all Weekend long on a Friday morning. Unprofessional all around. Will be returning Monday to re do canceling my membership and upon refund I will take post down other wise this stands as worse gym to go to.

The owner of this franchised PF doesn't clean it very well. One of the showers is leaking water from the spout, about a gallon every 2 minutes. This has been going on for a couple of weeks. Before that, another one was leaking as bad and wasn't fixed or turned off for about a month. And that one still isn't up for use. The staff are very good and are friendly.

I've been working with Alexa, as my personal trainer, since March of last year. I have increased my strength and feel very strong as a result of her expertise and encouragement. She is kind, fun and makes working out not seem like a chore! We have great conversations and she never stops pushing me to lift more and heavier. The gym is nice; as a 51 year old woman, I never feel awkward about being there. I'd love for some new mats (they are old), but overall I love working out here, and Alexa makes it even better!

Front desk girl at this gym was extremely helpful and polite. If not for her, I would probably give this place 3 stars. Only has one squat rack and much of their equipment is dirty and disorganized. Overall, not a terrible gym.

Wow let me start off by saying this is my favorite Crunch location. The staff are super friendly and greet you with a warm welcome feeling as soon as you walk in. The facility is always super clean and nice. (: I would recommend everyone to this gym. Try it out !

I have been a member at this gym for about a year and a half now. I love the gym, it is spacious, it has a sauna among other things and the staff is awesome. I joined their personal training program around May 2024 with Sophia. The whole PT team is great, very knowledgeable and encouraging. Sophia cares about her clients and works with me to reach my weight training goals. With her help I have been able to hit personal bests several times and feel very confident in the gym. She is very knowledgeable about weight training, nutrition, and how everythung works together to obtain the best results from my workouts. I highly recommend Sophia and the rest of the PT team here at Crunch Fitness University.

First and foremost, I came to Crunch with little to no experience in the gym. I, of course, was initially intimidated. Three months later, the Crunch at University Square has become my "safe space". The clientele are friendly, non-judgmental, respectful, and largely serious about working out. The staff are beyond welcoming. They are genuinely interested in the well-being of the gym goers and are invested in seeing them grow. I often see the staff assisting and advising different individuals on their own time. HOWEVER, the MOST generous, helpful, caring and supportive staff member is unquestionably their personal trainer, Sam. I have had the good fortune of training with Sam for 3 months now, bi-weekly. I have seen a dramatic change in my physique. And it's not just me; my family, friends and acquaintances constantly comment on my transformation. Sam has a Degree in Kinesiology and is working towards her DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy). She is not only encouraging but extremely knowledgeable. For someone who is just beginning, intermediate, or an expert in the gym, I can guarantee Sam can teach you something new about your body and yourself. I had hoped to grow physically as a result of taking personal training... And I did. But I never dreamed of how much I would grow on a personal level. Sam has helped me reach my goals inside and outside of the gym. Would recommend! Thanks so much to everyone at Crunch and a big Thank You to Sam for helping me become my best self. -Oliver Maurice Martin

I joined for yearly membership and then they close my home gym 1Week after joining! No warning and no notice that my home location was closing! It's been over a month now and I still haven't gotten my refund! This is ridiculous this is how they handle ethical business practices!!! Their corporate should have prep for backlash of unhappy customers! Having people pay for membership then give them the run around in there refunds.

I paid for a full year at the Kearny Mesa location. They closed the gym unannounced in November and still have not refunded me for the prorated amount despite several inquiries. The situation is a mess with no particular person being in charge of handling it. It’s like they thought we wouldn’t notice they took hundreds of dollars from us in return for nothing.

Been with this gym since it opened. Trainers and coaches are really nice. Classes all day. Variety in work outs. Doesn’t get boring. The membership sounds a little pricey, but we pay more for things that aren’t good for us, invest in your physical and mental health. Trainer Tara is amazing❤️ She kicks your butt while you smile. Music is loud, difficult to hear a couple of instructors. Locker room can be a little cleaner. Fun Members and friendly staff make up for these little things.

Really enjoy the gym and the classes, I love that I can bring guests on Sundays. The coaches are amazing and the staff is friendly as well

Fantastic classes, staff and facilities. Shout-out to Coaches Mario, Anthony & Danny for their impeccable teaching of the sweet science and making boxing fun, challenging and accessible to all!! TBC 15yrs & counting - Allie & Shay

Bay Club Carmel Valley is an outstanding facility that truly has it all! From cycling classes and Pilates to a game room for the kids and a swimming pool, they offer activities for every age and interest. The variety of amenities ensures there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking to work out, relax, or have fun with your family. The staff is incredibly kind, respectful, and always ready to help. The facility is well-maintained, with everything in excellent condition and very clean, which adds to the overall positive experience. I highly recommend Bay Club Carmel Valley for anyone looking for a top-tier fitness and recreation center. It’s worth every penny!

The 11am Sat dance class is the best! Bolly Dance! So fun and lively! The Wed 12pm dance class is also amazing with the lights off and disco ball. So fun! Wish it was possible to drop in to a class for around $30 instead of $50. Gym equipment is outdated but the vastness of the entire complex make up for it. Wish the basketball court schedule was online because sometime the pickle ball people play where the basketball court is for a large chunk of time so it's hard to get to play if you don't know the schedule. Wall yoga is really nice. Also wish the cafe sold espresso drinks. Would love to have an iced latte after my workout around noon but they only have coffee up until 11:00 a.m. but it is free so you have to work out really early if you want to enjoy the coffee but I wouldn't mind paying for a coffee if they had a espresso machine so I could go there workout and then have a coffee so I can go to work super energized. I think as well since it is like a community center it would be nice if they had community events like meet and greets or dinners or appetizers or just social hours so that way everyone could have a chance to meet each other because you start to recognize people because you go all the time but it would be nice to have an event to break the ice and make some workout friends to help keep you motivated and so you would have a gym buddy! Because my friends didn't want to pay the price to join so I didn't have a gym buddy so I cancelled my membership.

This gym has it all and it feels like a second home. You can workout, relax, and even meet new friends. In just one month, I have become more fit, happy, and relaxed. Thank you, Bay Club for keeping me young! My father passed away just before Thanksgiving, and the Bay Club has brought life back into my life!

We re-joined the club in Feb. We love it since it is great location for the area resident and ample parking spot. They have added great new classes like Ignite and Hit. They also have outdoor classes so inside classes do not get crowded. The reason for 4 star is with being a huge place with cafeteria there is a big need for recycling bin and unfortunately they have none. I did complain to one of the staff and he said he is completely all for it and he has mentioned to the management. Also equipment in the inside need to be cleaned once in a while.

Please do yourself a favor and choose a different club. The membership rate is ridiculous, the staff it rude, there is no parking and there is no available equipment like treadmills, bicycles and stair masters. You can get much more and better at different club. This club is not worth it for what they charge for membership

I switched to this club in January after seeing that the club was incredibly clean, has had a beautiful remodel and all of the equipment is brand new. The real value though has been working out with trainer Lexy. Lexy has easily taken my workouts and results to the next level. Crunch also has technology that measures my results monthly. The amazing thing is that this training program costs significantly less per month than my previous gym.

I’ve been coming this last year and honestly love this place. Really clean and organized and most of the time the gym goers will leave you alone. The staff is super sweet, and will literally remember you even if you haven’t said anything. Shout out to Brittany, she always makes me feel like family and hooks me up with all the special features of the gym!!

The facility is clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly and personable. I have been coming to Crunch Carmel Valley at least three times a week for four years. That being said, I am a big fan of the recent renovations and general improvements. I love the addition of new and duplicated equipment because it has cut down the time waiting around and increased my versatility. I actively recommend Crunch to my family and friends.

The 6am Spin class on Mondays and Thursdays taught by Melissa is fabulous! A 10/10! Finally a class offered in the morning so we can get the workout done before work with great music, a great workout, and a fun experience overall. The class is a calorie scorcher and you gain strength at the same time. Great addition to your spin classes!

I have to say best gym experience I have ever had. The front desk young ladies Brittany and Amanda immediately made me feel welcome. Extremely genuine. Highly recommend this location. Very clean and overall friendly environment.

Revel is the BEST! From my first class, to now almost 50, I’m greeted with the warmest and most uplifting welcome every time I walk through the door (and I mostly take the 5 am class so that’s saying something!) The coaches push you, hit you with awesome music, and really go the extra mile to create a high energy and genuinely fun vibe! I can tell the coaches and all the employees put a lot of effort into making each class a killer experience for everyone! Super clean, great weight selection, and fun lights!

Revel Del Mar is an incredible place! It truly provides the best fitness experience. From the minute you walk in, you are greeted with great staff, lockers to put personal items, healthy drinks and smoothies, outstanding trainers who are so knowledgeable and motivating, all within a modern, clean, dark room environment to help you really push yourself to the next level. Everyone has fun and there is a great sense of community. The bathrooms, showers and amenities are also next level (clean and high end). Come out of your workout class with your favorite smoothie ready for you. I can not recommend this place enough. Great staff. Great leadership. Great place.

I love Revel! Since joining in mid-July, I've seen fantastic gains and couldn't be happier with this amazing gym. The staff is friendly, especially Taylor, who keeps things fun. Trainers Kelly, Jason, and Drew challenge me daily and make classes enjoyable. Kelly gives great feedback, Jason pushes us on the treadmill, and Drew's humor keeps us motivated. The atmosphere is always positive, with low lights and blasting music, making every 50-minute workout a blast. My body has transformed in three months, and I've received many compliments on my physique. I couldn't have achieved this progress without Revel's incredible instructors. The owner, Dane, is also fantastic, helping me improve my lifting technique. Working out has never been this fun and rewarding!

If you haven't yet, go try Revel! Workouts are challenging but fun. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. Studio is very clean. One of my favorite workouts to mix in a couple times a month. Always leave feeling accomplished and strong.

Revel is the best! I’ve never been into working out before I discovered this gym! I love the structure of the classes and every trainer is incredible. Kelly’s classes kick my butt in the best way. The studio is extremely clean and staff is extremely friendly! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun great workout!

I started training here in December 2023. As soon as I started training here I stopped going to other gyms. I liked it so much I got my husband training here as well. We both train with Jon he’s incredible and we’ve seen massive results in losing weight and building lean muscle. This gym is clean, has great equipment, and easy parking. They also have an Inbody machine so you can track your progress, fat loss, muscle growth, etc. The best thing about Self Made is definitely the fact that you never have to wait for machines. You have to be working with a person trainer or have a VIP membership to use the gym which means it’s not over packed. I have a a busy schedule so being able to get in and get my workout done is priceless. The team here are super good vibes.

This gym though!! This is by far the most incredible facility I've been to. (and I've been too a lot). The gym itself is super clean, has amazing equipment, and overall a great environment. The trainers that are based out of the gym are all awesome and supportive. Everything is brand new and really cared for. This is a must go!

As a resident of the Del Mar area for four years, I've had the opportunity to explore every local gym. Without a doubt, Self Made Fitness stands out as the best, offering an exclusive experience. It's primarily a personal training gym with a team of highly knowledgeable and energetic staff. The new and top-of-the-line equipment gives you everything you need for a complete workout, including cardio equipment. I highly recommend this gym!

I’ve been to a few gyms in San Diego, small local private gyms, big chain gyms, and even garage gyms with one on one training, and Self Made Training Facility Del Mar is hands down the best experience I’ve had training in a gym. Equipment is brand new, the trainers and owners are awesome, the vibes are mellow but also motivating to get a sick workout in. The Del Mar location is more a place for professionals looking to get a good workout as opposed to the full gym bro vibe. (No hate, just clarifying the vibe there.) I’m at the gym 5 days a week, love this place and all the people there. Go check it out!

WOW !! What an amazing gym, I am not from this area and only traveling but am so glad to have came across this place. From the second I walked in I was welcomed and took care of immediately by the members. It’s very comforting, very organized, and very clean. Definitely one of the best gyms I have ever been in !! 🙌

Standard MC gym. Overall pretty nice, but some cardio equipment is down. It can be busy at times. AC seems like it's working sometimes and not others, which can be a problem.

Too small, closes way too early. I don't see why a gym on an air station would close this early. Can't be that hard to set up a cac in and cac out system.

Easily the worst gym I’ve been to on a Marine Corps installation. The layout makes no sense, cleaning supplies for the equipment is lazily put out and hard to find, and with what equipment they do have a good portion isn’t used and takes up space.

Great place to workout if you're on base or in the area of SD and want to be surrounded by MOTIVATION!!! The busy times ar 5-8, 11-13, & ,16-1900.

The weight room is over crowded withe equipment. There is no room to do HIIT unless you want to pay for F45 classes.

Great use of a smaller space. You couldnt fit another piece of equipment in here if your tried. Locker rooms are what you’d expect, small, smelly and in need of some funds. But all and all it’s a great place to workout on base.

The public won't have access to the gym unless you are military personnel. I've been coming to this gym since 2007 and still by far the best on base with better equipment.

Good place to workout first thing in the morning. The barn opens at 5 and I suggest going then, you'll have free range of all the equipment. They have cable weights, free weights, and plenty of treadmills of you don't do the outside thing. Avoid going at lunch at all cost.

Exclusive club. If you like picking up heavy things and putting th back down, over and over, this is the place to be. Some of the biggest and strongest men and women you will see are here. Check with your local friendly Marine Corps recruiter for more information.

They are annoying about the covid card.... its a piece of paper if I have it with me all the time it will get wrecked. I have a pic of it and they said that isnt good enough. Yet the other gym less than a 1/4 mile away doesn't even ask for a card. I do also have both shots.