Lift Life Results

I’ve been going to this gym since September 2015. I found this place on Groupon, as I was looking for a boot camp like gym close to my home. I love that I can just come in and someone just tells me what to do — free weight gyms are not my thing and don’t motivate me. In addition, the trainers are super nice and knowledgeable, which makes it that much more rewarding. I’ve seen a lot of reviews about being shocked at how expensive this place it, which I think is a little weird because Israel was super up front with me about the price on my first day. Literally on my first day, I signed the release form and he said «The prices range from $ 90-​$ 350, $ 90 being only coming 8 times a month… would this price range work for you?» When I had my 1 on 1 meeting with Israel, I was not as shocked when he broke down the prices for me, since he primed me about this on my first day. Yes, it is expensive to come here, but for me it’s worth it. It’s a 5 minute drive from my house, I go 5 times a week to get my money’s worth, and I lost 10 pounds in 2 months by just following the work outs the trainers create. Oh, and they have so many different times you can come in. It doesn’t get much better than that.

I was a member here for over a year and it’s a good place to start if you’re looking to get in shape but I do think there are better options in San Diego.
The Good:
HIIT work outs (most effective kind of work outs, interesting, always changing and will get you in shape fast).
Good location for PB (on your way to work if you’re trying to get to the highway)
Filtered Water
Nice trainers– Karlee is incredible and she is half the reason I kept going to so long. Sweetest girl you will ever meet and very knowledgeable
Good Equipment and lots of variety (ropes/​TRX bands/​Kettle Bells/​Boxes for box jumps/​weights/​ladders/​cones/​etc)
The Not so Great:
Very expensive
Only one location (if you travel or want a gym with multiple openings in the city, this is not a good fit)
Classes are only 45 mins long– could be a plus for someone new to working out but I felt like this wasn’t efficient enough for me
Religious signs everywhere– the studio is owned by a former Navy guy and is very religious. That is a wonderful thing but I think it’s awkward and unprofessional that he has religious quotes all over the walls and ceilings
They will give you a very aggressive sales pitch on buying meal plans, nutritious items, and also on joining (obviously). I’m not one for the shove it down your through method so although I joined, I hated this and also hated that whenever I tried to bring someone new to try out the gym, they were subjected to this too.
When I left (to go join a bigger gym– with locations everywhere) they continued to charge me for my membership and this happened TWICE! They corrected it after I complained but then it happened again. Again it was corrected but it doesn’t seem like they were that organized

This review is long over due.
Months back, I believe it was May, a friend and I each bought a groupon to LLR and were super excited to get to working out together. I have to say, we both LOVED this place and miss it so much. We always went to the morning work outs at 6am for the most part. Karlee was almost always our trainer, along with Isreal. Loved them both, they both kick your butt and motivate you to work harder!
We started seeing results almost immediately because we both eat very well, and the workouts were great. It was so nice to have some direction and variety in our workouts (they were never the same workouts any day, ever!)
There is only 1 reason why I had to dock a star, and that is because of the price :(
We are both full-​time students, and simply can’t afford to go here monthly. Maybe one day.
That being said, when you buy the groupon, be prepared for about halfway through the get a consultation with Isreal in which case he will sell you to buy a membership. Definitely was a high-​pressure sales situation so be prepared and know how to stand your ground if you can’t afford it or are unsure. Take the time to go home and think about it.
We miss this gym so much! Definitely a recommend to check out.

I LOVE this place! Best community in terms of a gym that I have ever belonged to. The trainers ALWAYS know your name — even when there’s a ton of people in class. They make a genuine effort to get to know every single member, and the second you walk in the door, the energy is contagious. As someone who is very competitive and has been an athlete for most of my life, I went into this a bit skeptically, having had some lame experiences at other «bootcamps.» The workouts are REALLY CHALLENGING — and everything can be modified so that you challenge yourself, regardless of your level of athleticism. The staff is friendly and respectful, and the members are all very welcoming. The warm ups and workouts are awesome, and just adding this into my routine 2−3x a week has made a huge difference. Israel is always doing special members events (potlucks, competitions, etc.).
I saw some comments that were negative about membership and the membership process, but my experience was completely great. The staff was very helpful in walking me through membership options and finding one that was best for me.
I really love this gym and would recommend it to anyone — Come in and try one class… you will be hooked!

Bumped up to 4 stars simply because Israel reached out. So thank you Israel for doing so. I understand no business is perfect, and I appreciate the fact that you are taking these reviews as constructive rather than negative.
UPDATE 3÷27÷2015
When i initially started via Groupon I was super excited. the 6 weeks were great. I felt amazing. I wanted to keep the momentum going and sign up for a membership. But if you ask any of the trainers about membership they WILL NOT have any answers for you. The only answer they’ll have is that «you have to meet with Israel.» They can’t even give you a range of membership pricing.
So I met with Israel after my Groupon expired where he gave me his 20 minute rehearsed sales-​pitch, presentation and all. The entire time I felt like I was being talked down to as if I didn’t know any better. I sat there patiently just waiting for it to be over just so I can finally sign up and get my workout on. He also tries to upsell you with a meal plan and other products. After his presentation you literally have to haggle with Israel about your membership pricing and contract. I ended up signing for a $ 150/​month unlimited membership, which sucks because my friend who also joined prior to me was able to get it down to $ 130/​month unlimited.
Why did I sign up even though I didn’t like my one-​on-​one with Israel? Because I really did love the workouts and the other trainers Chantelle, Nicole, Mariano, Alex, they are all awesome. I figured. hey. Israel doesn’t teach much anyway.
But over time I just got super bored of this place and have slowly all-​together stopped going. I’m ready for my membership to be over and look for something else. And to be honest, I simply can’t shake the very uncomfortable initial one-​on-​one with Israel. I just feel like I’m just a contributor to his income and business at the end of the day and that’s it.
Israel, this place has a lot of potential but my tips for you .
Let the clients do more talking about what THEY what THEIR health and fitness goals are and go from there to decide what kind of membership will suit their needs. You have this «One Size Fits All» mentality in your sales pitch. Everyone is DIFFERENT.
Give your trainers a bit more responsibility and accountability. Why are they not allowed to discuss memberships? You’re potentially losing clients who are so excited to get on board with the program yet you make them wait because they HAVE to meet with ONLY you.
Have different tiers of membership options — such as 3 classes/​week, 5 classes/​week, unlimited, etc. Offer month to month rather than locking people in for 1+ year contracts. If your product is THAT good, people will stay. But locking people in to 1+ year contract should have been a huge red flag to me that this place may have seen huge turnover in the past because of a poor product.
Work on building community and relationships. That is what FitBody/​Lift is lacking the most.

Appreciate the apology, Israel, it takes a lot to do that. Doesn’t change the experience we had over the last month/​15 or so classes we took, and I’m not sure why we (neither myself nor my friend) ever got any sort of genuine or personal communication from you or anyone else from your gym like that before, but it doesn’t matter at this point. Added a star for the simple fact that you could have just ignored me or been defensive/​rude, not taken responsibility. Thanks for not doing that.
Still searching for a gym where we will feel welcomed. If anyone has any suggestions, please message me. Thank you.

I would give this boot camp 5 stars for the instructors, facilities and workouts. I enjoyed every second of it. I was pushed further than I would ever do on my own.
The reason for the 2 star rating is the fact that the owner basically forces you to sign up with them for the following month after the first class. SO BEWARE and BE PREPARED to sign up for an additional month immediately after the first class is over, before you even have time to decide if you like the program or not. In my opinion, it takes me more than 1 class to decide if I like something or not.
After my groupon and additional month were over, I was set up for a meeting with Isreal. We discussed nutrition and pricing for continuing boot camp through SoCal FIt Body. During this meeting, I discovered that the prices were far out of my budget range. When I voiced this to Isreal, I was made to feel incredibly uncomfortable for not being able to afford their prices. It was a terrible experience in general. I would love to go back and participate in the workouts if this place were under different ownership.
Just so you know– if you sign up for this place, BE PREPARED to be pressured into signing up immediately after your FIRST INITIAL CLASS and after your groupon is over with, and quite honestly be prepared to never go back unless you’re ready to pay outrageous prices for this type of workout. It is great for the 6 week groupon experience though…

I love FBBC! I started over a year ago via a groupon purchase and have been hooked since.
The staff is incredibly friendly not to mention the other people that go there as well. I’ve made several friends and now make it a point to workout together.
This location promotes fun while you get in shape. Encouraging and have your best interest in mind. Worth ever single penny!
I am in the best shape of my life and excited to see what this next year will bring me as I continue to attend classes.

I made this Unilocal account just to rave about SoCal Fit Body Boot Camp (so trust that it’s THAT good). Like many others, I bought the 6 week trial for $ 47 with Groupon and it was worth every penny.
I had a gym membership before and I wanted to try something different so I wouldn’t feel so bored while working out. And to tell you the truth, I really didn’t know what I was doing with the weights half the time anyway.
By going to this boot camp you get your own guide to assist you with the exercise by personally showing you how to properly execute the workout. Furthermore, you practice several types of movements, handle different equipment (tire, TRX, etc.), and exercise in a motivational environment.
I got to work out with Travis, Mariano, Alex, Nicole, and Israel all of whom were encouraging, helpful, and supportive in getting through the movements with all different types of levels. Don’t get me wrong, yes they will push you, but to the limit that you didn’t think was possible until you achieve it.
If I wasn’t a poor college student I would totally continue this program, but definitely recommend you to try it out.
Try challenging yourself because SoCal Fit Body Boot Camp will do just that.

I bought the Groupon for 6 weeks. I just completed 2 weeks of bootcamp and I lot it so far. Every class I went to has been different from the others. I feel constantly challenged. I also like that the class go by so fast. Before you know it is all over. I definitely recommend this bootcamp.

I initially bought a 6 week Groupon for unlimited Bootcamp classes and was given the option to extend for 4 weeks for a discounted rate. In all I attended the Bootcamp for 10 weeks, after which I was enjoying Bootcamp and looked into getting a membership.
I was told that prices of memberships could not be discussed on the phone or sent via email; and therefore a meeting must be set up with the owner. I proceeded to meet with the owner. Now let me remind you I have already been attending Bootcamp for 10 weeks solely for the purpose of staying healthy and maintains my already quite active lifestyle (gym membership, running, spin classes).
During my meeting with the owner, he was quite rude. Putting words in my mouth, essentially telling me I knew nothing about working out, and all my other aspects of maintaining my health were no good/​failures. And further telling me that I needed to take nutritional supplements, in which I notified him that I could not because of a common health condition (of which he didn’t know about. Funny given he is supposed to be a nutrition expert and should very well know about a common gastrointestinal disorder).
After listening to his rude rant for an hour, he began discussing prices. Which were outrageous. And clearly many people do not use, hence the constant groupons for this facility.
It’s unfortunate, as I really enjoyed the work outs. A new owner and a drop in prices would raise my opinions of this place for sure.

I have been coming here for a week now and really enjoy my workouts at this location. The workouts are a great mix of cardio as well as weight training and works your whole body out. Each session is 45 minutes with about 30 minutes are actual working out (other time is stretching and breaks) and I feel that I great a great out in that half hour.
I recommend this workout for any and all body types.

I am beyond thrilled by my experience at this boot camp facility!
I purchased a deal they had for 6 weeks for $ 47. Their deals include 2 weeks free OR 3 weeks for $ 29 OR 6 weeks for $ 47. You are not able to combine offers. I was nervous 6 weeks was a lot to commit to before ever participating in a class, but it seemed well worth it if I did enjoy it.
My first class was with Nicole. She is energetic, welcoming, funny, and encouraging. I really enjoyed the class and would love to take more with her as the instructor! I loved how she was very positive without being too pushy.
My second class was the next day with Israel. We focused on strength and conditioning. He was extremely encouraging. As well and really pushed me to my limit, in a good way!
Mariano is also excellent and really pushed me to my limit! I love the workout we did and I definitely was sore for the next few days!
Yesterday, I had class with Alex and was really motivated by her! I pushed myself to my limit and did more and more every time we started a new circuit!
Each day I have been waking up sore, but I know the more often I go, and the more sore I’ll be, the sooner my muscles will start to become stronger, and the faster I’ll reach my goal!
Within my first two session, I recommended 3 people, all who are excited to meet their goals too!
I love how each class consists of a different work out, making it more exciting to attend!

I did eventually leave this boot camp. Unfortunately it was VERY expensive and getting pretty crowded. This is not a reflection on the trainers at all as they are amazing and I miss them!!! They worked hard every class but it was getting to the point where there were so many people that there should have been 2 trainers per class. Also, it was so crowded that they were headed in the direction of signing up for each class. In my initial post I stated I enjoyed not having to sign up for each class.

I love this place! Always something different. Always nice people in the same boat as you no matter where you are on the fitness scale! This is my first boot camp, and man am I glad I chose SoCal! You will find yourself looking forward to the classes, and they make it so simple to go with a wide range of times throughout the day. Summer here I come! :)

one of the best groupons i have ever purchased.
i love fit body boot camp. at first, the term boot camp was intimidating, but i was greeted with the most friendly trainers. the trainers are constantly pushing you but not to the point where you hurt yourself. they understand that we have limits. the workouts kick my butt, but i feel so rejuvenated every time. in the beginning i would take just one class, but the way that they organize their workouts made me want to take two classes back to back.
they keep the facility really neat and clean. they also have a parking lot so you don’t have to park on the street.
what’s also great about fit body is the people you meet. whether it’s to lose weight, tone, or stay fit, everyone is working hard towards the same goal. so you get more than enough affirmation to keep you motivated. you will getting and giving lots of high fives!

Fit body bootcamp is put me in the best shape of my life. I used to run for an hour a day and didn’t see any results compared to just 3weeks! @fitbodybootcamp
I see a major difference in my arms, abs, and butt. It’s hard work for just 30min a day a pays off quick if your eating right.
I recommend fit body bootcamp to all my friends and I would recommend it for all ages and sizes. All workouts can be modified to be easier or harder.
I can see myself reaching my goal in no time. In just 3weeks I feel like a different more improved leaner stronger me. I couldn’t ask for any better results in just 3weeks.

I LOVE this gym! Not wanting to get a regular gym membership but needing something more than what my apartment complex offered I was on the lookout on Groupon and Living Social to see if there were any good deals. That’s how I found SoCal Fit Body Boot Camp. First of all the instructors are always energetic and super motivating… just what I need after a long day at work when I spend half the drive there talking myself out of going. They take the time to get to know the students and even though the classes are full, they still take as much time as you need to work with you and make sure you’re doing all the moves correctly. They are constantly pushing you to work harder… just when you feel like you’ve hit your limit and you can’t do anymore they know exactly the right thing to say to give you another burst of energy!
Second of all, the workouts! They are actually a lot of FUN! Which is not something I usually say about working out… it’s more of a chore than something fun. The workouts are different every day but each workout leaves your muscles screaming, in a good way! They are suitable for all fitness levels, which is nice for me as I’m recovering from a minor back surgery and have not been able to do any intense workouts for almost 2 years prior to having the surgery. So my fitness levels are at an all time low, and the workouts are designed to allow you to push yourself to your own limits, so you can go as hard as YOU can, all that matters is you’re there and you’re working.
The atmosphere is friendly and social, not like most other group classes, the instructors interact with the students and encourage the students to interact with each other.
Definitely check this place out!

If boot camp were a person I would describe this one’s personality as kick butt tough on the outside, friendly on the inside
The exercises will whip you into shape without a doubt! TRX, Weights, Abs, Cardio, Strength, you name it this workout has got it! After one day of this bootcamp I felt sore in places that I did not even know I had muscles! I’ve done bootcamp before, but this one was way more intense yet the instructors were so friendly, welcoming, funny, and all around awesome that this one was wayyyyyy more pleasant.
For some of us it was our first class while others were vets. We were all made to feel welcome. There were people of all ages, shapes and sizes in the class I went to and the instructors made sure we all felt the right amount of burn for our level of experience. They walked around and checked on each of us constantly, gave praise and high fives to keep us going throughout, and told jokes to keep things friendly.
There was nice cold water available free of charge and we were offered bananas at the end of our workout (again gratis!).
When I walked in I intended to only go once a week, while doing other types of exercises throughout the week, but this was such an enjoyable experience that I will be back in a couple of days!
They’re located in a small plaza with other stores too, so there is plenty of parking available!

Look, I dont like working out. I have spent the past 10 or so years not really doing anything, had a baby and gained about 40 (maybe more *gah*) pounds. I bought a Groupon for this place and instantly fell in love. The trainers here are the absolute BEST. I didnt have an excessive goal, all I really wanted to do was fit into the beautful clothing I had in my closet, and in less than a month I was there.
In the three months I’ve been there I’ve lost about two dress/​jean sizes and that makes me a happy camper.
I also like that they have every fitness level possible here. I could barely do ANY situps in a minute and now I challenge my husband every night… and yup, you guessed it, I win!
I look forward to going to my classes each week and try to go to as many as possible.
Thanks, SoCal Fit Body Boot Camp!