24 Hour Fitness

Super sport!!! ridiculous! Place is tiny! Thought it was n active gym not a super sport. Staff is nice. That’s why they got 1star!

They trying their best … but with the value of the people going in every day … and nonstop traffic it is can not be 100% perfect.
I think out of other 24 hour fitness clubs … this one is the most comfortable for any of my fitness activity.
Friendly and clean place.

I went online to get a 3 day pass. I am a La Jolla resident. I drove downtown, found a parking space, walked upstairs to listen to the front desk person ask me if I was EVER a member. I said yes, however not at this facility and I have not been a member for more than a year. Although, it states clearly on the pass: User must not have been a guest or member of 24 Hour Fitness within the last 6 months. Photo ID required. Local residents only.
She stated that I can not use the 3-​day pass that I received.
Anyway this was a waste of my time. I do not recommend this facility.
I went to the UTC facility and had no problems.

I was really surprised they call this a «Super Sport.» It’s not. No Towel service, no wifi. When I asked the very helpful staff (reason for any stars at all) why this was called a Super Sport, the reply was «…the location.» LOL. It would have been fine had I not gone expecting a Super Sport. That is, after all, what I’m paying extra for. And, you would at least think that they would make up for the loss of the other amenities by having the latest workout equipment. Nope. The treadmills, etc. are newer, but the weight machines are older machines. This gym is not up to Super Sport standards by any stretch. Again, though, the staff is nice and very helpful.

The one star is for the staff that has always been friendly and great. I also like that is never too busy. The missing stars are for the lack of amenities, space, quality of locker rooms, and that they consider themselves a super sport. There is not a great area for stretching of any mat exercises unless you go to the basement. There is no sauna, steam room, pool, daycare, blow driers, or towels. These are all amenities that other Super Sport gyms in the area offer. The shower drains back up pretty quickly, which leaves you standing in a pool of shower drain water. I go here occasionally because it is down the street from work. It gets the job done, but is in no way a super sport.

This is my home gym since I live around the corner. Friendly staff and the gym is always clean. Classes that I’ve been to have great instructors and haven’t been too crowded. I do agree with others, though, that this is one of the smallest 24s I’ve been to. Luckily it’s never too crowded so machines are almost always open. But I can’t see how they could justify calling it a Sport, let alone a SuperSport. Wish we had a pool!

This is a two-​level gym. So, you need to go upstairs to check-​in. The have an elevator for people who may have mobility issues. There is limited parking. Smallish gym. Not a huge selection of equipment, but is just fine and will do for the workout.

This was a nice local gym with good spin classes. It is labeled a Sport level. However, it has cut the number of spin classes by 50% and is not replacing worn out equipment. It does not respond to any questions or complaints from its members. I think the management is OTL on this one. They will be seeing many members «WALK»

This is called a Sport, but there was no apparent steam room, sauna, basketball court, pool or Jacuzzi and it was a very small gym. An employee gave me some company line answer when I asked why it didn’t have what a Sport usually has. I had to hold back my laugh as she tried to define a Sport as being a size of a building rather than what it actually offers. It had good clientele but I was very disappointed with what it had to offer especially since I drove out of my way thinking I’d be able to sit in a sauna after my work out. At one point, at a very uncrowded time, we had to wait ten minutes because the only two leg press machines were taken. I guess 24 hour fitness thinks that the name means nothing but I expect more out of a Sport than an Active, and this place was small by Active standards. This place has way too little and is way too small to be called a 24 Hour Fitness Sport and it was really frustrating as I probably drove by 10 places with saunas on my way to see my daughter at UCSD. Is 24 Hour Fitness being run by false advertising agents?

Not bad. La Jolla parking issues aside, based on my initial assumptions of the exterior, smaller size and reviews from others, this place pleasantly surprised me.
It’s small but mid-​day on a Saturday it really wasn’t very crowded. The equipment isn’t state of the art which is much akin to other 24 Hour Fitness locations but when you’re a person like myself, you really don’t need all those bells and whistles when simple increases in intensity and rigorous calisthenic circuits mixed with the equipment that they do have is all that you need to get in some solid workouts.
The place could probably use a few more benches over by the free weights but overall it isn’t a major deal breaker. The other weight equipment is spaced out pretty well and although older, seems to be in pretty decent condition. There’s only one pull up bar between the cable crossover machines but I didn’t have too much of an issue in regards to having to share it with anybody.
The facility is pretty clean and their bathrooms, showers and locker room seemed to be well maintained. The lockers are nice and spacious and can fit some pretty good sized gym bags unlike some of the other locations I have been to. The bathrooms are separated by a glass door which is located next to a separate room for just the sinks and another separate room for the showers. The restrooms and showers were fully function at the time of my visit which I can’t say for some of the other 24 Hour locations.
I find the location pretty ideal considering all the dining places nearby as well as other businesses. If you’re like me and you like to get a good workout in before you go out and enjoy a beautiful day in La Jolla, eating drinking or just visiting the beach, then this place makes a good spot to sweat it out and work for it before you do. The next time a La Jolla brunch, lunch or dinner is calling, I’m sure that I’ll find myself back in here beforehand.

This 24 Hour is pretty small. There are only 4 stair-​steppers and 2 rowing machines, but lots of treadmills and ellipticals. Space is pretty limited for weights, but they do have another area off to the side by the Women’s locker room with mats, foam rollers, and dumbbells. The employees are really nice and the place is pretty clean. It’s generally not very busy except around 6pm or so on a weeknight after everyone gets off work. They don’t have a large variety of weight machines because of their limited space.

Excellent spin /​cycling classes Sunday 9:30am is best.
This location has a great mix of classes that are never over crowded. If you want a decent gym that is away from the crowds of PB or UTC then this location is an excellent choice.
This is a BASIC GYM location. For the price, it is the best deal in town.

Nicer than the others i have been to in Mission Valley and Hillcrest. I’ve only been here twice.
A bit more room.
Not too crowded.
Staff is friendly.
Other gym members were fine.
Not impressed with their machines but they aren’t terrible. It’s a bit pricey for what you get, but I’m used to a large Lifetime Fitness in Minneapolis where you had all the amenities, great machines, not too crowded and a clean space for about $ 60/​month (these are around $ 40 – 50).
I really like a sauna to help warm up for stretching, but they don’t have that here.
i havent encountered kids here yet (sorry, dont like kids)

This review is for Tad Carter’s cycle class.
In the past I really, really disliked spin classes and avoided them whenever possible. I found them boring and constantly watched the clock.
But then I discovered Tad Carter. Took one of his classes on a Wednesday evening and again on a Sunday morning. He takes the time to familiarize a new student with the bike and adjusts the settings for them, he knows the names of almost every cyclist in the class and uses their names throughout the class, his play list is upbeat, fun and fast and I didn’t have time to be bored.
Thanks Tad for making spin enjoyable again.

For my first time at a 24 hour fitness my friend said this gym was pretty small and compared to Rimac’s Weight gym for all you UCSDers it is. However it is definitely not as crowded and everything is really clean. I’m a fan only because I haven’t been to any other 24 fitness but from the outside comparison of the one at UTC La Jolla this one doesnt’ compare at all. However if you just want to get a workout in and youre in the area and then want to go to the beach real quick this ones the place for you.

Attention Joe P: read a map and learn directions. UTC gym is close to where you were going. Minus a star limited free parking, minus a star for lying, its not open 24 hours. Minus a star for lying, a sport must be big, include a pool and jacuzzi. This place is small, has no pool so its an active, not a sport.

MANAGEMENT,
I frequent this gym, and tonight THERE WAS A MAN VACUUMING THE GIRLS LOCKER ROOM. thank GOD I was facing the locker when I was changing but I feel absolutely uncomfortable and appalled. I can understand if the gym is closed, but it was STILL open. If you can eliminate this I may edit my review but I am still incredibly uneasy. AGH

The staff members are very friendly, classes are good, gym is clean. My biggest complaint is when I signed up and added to my boyfriend’s account, we were told he could switch over to the new lower pricing for his account too. After several talks with management, it didn’t come up til we paid that they were charging my boyfriend twice for the month he signed up, on old rate and new. That’s not how you treat your customers.
I wish they offered more yoga and boot camp classes since I cannot make the majority of them with my work schedule.
It would be amazing if they had a small hot tub or sauna but space in the building most likely prohibits that.
I like coming here, just felt mislead when I signed up.

This lil gym is pretty nice. Equipment seems new, nothing rusted or dingy. Locker rooms are clean!
I work out here in the morning at 6am. Certainly not as crowded as other 24 hr fitness locations. Then again, this one has limited hours and is TINY compared to others.
Lifters: There is 1 power cage, 1 smith machine (meh), 2 flat benches, and 1 decline bench. No extra barbells– somewhat inconvenient for deadlifts.

I stopped by here after to lift a few weights and take a shower after surfing at La Jolla Shores. I had a meeting at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla later in the early evening.
This location is not on Girard as listed. The entrance is actually on Kline in between Fay and Girard. It is hard to see the sign from the street: Minus one star. Park in the structure adjacent, or find 2 hour free street parking.
The gym is small for a Sport. The cardio machines are very close to one another. The weight room is tiny, and so is the locker room. The only plus on the locker room is there were complimentary Q-​tips and mouthwash: Minus one more star.
Lastly, this location is not convenient unless you live or work in DT La Jolla. As I said earlier, I had a meeting at the Hyatt Regency later which is basically the 5 and La Jolla Villa Drive. It took me and hour to drive 3.5 miles!!! There did not appear to be an accident or road work. Minus one star for the last item. When I am in the area again, I will make sure I find a better location.