Strive! Personal Training Studios

I just saw that I had a message from the owner asking me to remove the negative review because I got a refund, which is true. Still waisted time, but not money.

Wow! Whoever was there at 3:15 PM on 6÷8÷15 is one of the rudest employees I’ve ever talked to. I get that you aren’t all that thrilled to talk to sales person, but you didn’t have to be a complete ass.
I was simply trying to help you provide another service to your clients. You would get a cut of any sale made as a result of your work. All you had to do was hear me out. To be honest, al you had to do was place my company’s information anywhere you please (that would have been your only cost). But you must have been too busy to listen. Then again, there was nobody else in the store, jerk. Instead of having a friendly discussion, you turned your back and mumbled something as you walked away.

My employer is offering free classes from Strive. I went to the boot camp at the gym and it was great! The trainer was very knowledgeable. I got a great workout and it was free:))

I’ve been a client at Strive for a couple months now and couldn’t be happier with the service I’ve received or the results!
I never thought I’d be the type of person who would pay for personal training. I’ve always been able to motivate and challenge myself athletically. I’ve completed several half and full marathons, organized bootcamps for friends, and was a volunteer running coach. When I got pregnant with my first child last year I was able to stay active and healthy throughout my pregnancy and most of the baby weight came off very easily. 6 months postpartum I was down to my pre-​pregnancy weight but wasn’t feeling great. I felt tired all the time (baby sleeps through the night so I can’t blame it on her) and couldn’t bring myself to work out consistently. I also had no appetite and was usually too tired to cook anyway. I also wasn’t actively doing anything to improve my situation.
One day my company hosted a small health fair outside of our building. One of the first people I spoke with was Emit, the owner of Strive. He offered me a free consultation at his studio in Mira Mesa and promptly scheduled and confirmed our meeting for the following week after work. I’m don’t usually go for this sort of thing, but I felt like maybe he was there at my office for a reason and I should at least check out his facility. We spent a lot of time talking during the consultation and I was blown away by how professional and knowledgeable he was. We discussed everything from babies, to lemon water, to posture. I felt like I could really learn something from Emit and his staff and signed up for training that same day.
My trainer, Stephen, is awesome! We have so much fun during our training sessions and he’s always a good sport when I’m having a bad day and whine about everything he’s making me do. Sessions are only 30 minutes — but trust me, that’s all you need! He also creates customized workout routines for me to do at home on the days I’m not in the studio. He focuses on the types of exercises I enjoy doing and the equipment I have available at home. Since I have a baby at home and work a ton of hours, the routines are designed to be fast and intense in order to make the most of what little free time I have. Stephen has also worked with me on a balanced nutrition plan, and always checks in to make sure eating is going ok and I’m not too hungry or anything like that. I see Emit around the studio quite a bit too and he always greets me by name and appears genuinely concerned that I’m happy with my experience at his studio.
So I haven’t lost a ton of weight since joining, but that wasn’t the point! I really didn’t have any weight to lose. I was more concerned with feeling more energized, motivated, and strong which has definitely been accomplished. In spite of the fact that I’ve only lost a couple of pounds, I’ve received tons of compliments lately and have gone down about 2 pant sizes now.
In conclusion I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone looking to lose weight or improve their overall health. Training can be pricey, but it’s an investment in yourself and important to find someone who really cares about helping you achieve your goals.

Been working out with trainers here for a couple months. The personal trainers are very knowledgeable and friendly. The workouts last about 30 minutes per session, but you get pretty exhausted after the workout. The exercises are always different every time, so you never get bored. Nutrition is important to getting a good workout, and the trainers constantly remind me to eat right and work with me to get a good meal plan. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my progress with their support. Obviously, the trainers can’t make you exercise, so it’s up to you to be committed and put in the time to develop yourself. It’s kind of expensive at first for the personal training, but with my busy schedule it turns out to be more cost effective to have a trainer at a scheduled time. They are flexible and will work to your schedule. I would recommend Strive to others who want to make a significant change in their life.

Strive is a private personal training studio that focuses on functional fitness and health
i absolutely love Working here and working out here.
out of all of the big chain gyms and small fitness studios this is the only one i have found in San Diego that allows trainers to focus 100 percent of their energy and time on their clients, not on sales.
i wanted to help people get healthy and have a higher quality of life through it. to see them progress and to be happier. after two years and 900 sessions at this large money gym i left. i could no longer deal with the greed of large chain fitness centers. but i wanted to continue to train clients and friends, so i went out to search for the right place to train and i found strive.
At Strive my work day consists of planning the workout for each client, training, assessing, and measuring improvement. meal planning and working together to get to our goal.
My clients have all progressed immensely each month and seeing them happy and eager to workout is truly rewarding. the fact that we work in a private studio helps them feel at ease and confident which has been a key factor in their progress. like i mentioned previously, i absolutely love working here and working out here:

There are not many gyms where you get the whole gym to yourself and a personal trainer. Strive is a small business where you get both if those things.
I started Strive in September and I have seen nothing but results. You get to know your trainer and they get to know you and your body type. They evaluate what would be the beat system for you to lose weight and tone up. The trainers are very encouraging. There is really no other gym like it. I highly suggest it if you want to get in shape.

Like all of the other reviews I was manipulated in to signing a contract with this company. I knew I should have seen a red flag when the owner kept pressuring me to sign a contract on the first day. I’ve had personal trainers in the past and this is by far the most unethical company I have ever dealt with. For years I have been so upset with how badly this company ripped me off. $ 45 for a 30 minute session! And this was supposedly the discounted rate after buying one full year worth of useless training sessions. You are better off watching a fitness DVD and doing the workouts at home! I am appalled that this company is still in business. Read the other reviews and do not schedule an appointment for the free consult. Otherwise You will leave there with a big hole in your pocket.

This place is the worst. Run away as fast as you can. The guy who runs the place has been dragged into court more times than you can imagine over issues with contracts and taking money from clients in which the client has not authorized.
Me personally, the experience I had with Strive was unprofessional and I felt I was treated quite rudely by the owner. My «free evaluation» was a joke — it’s all about getting you in there. Then, it’s all about money.
Do yourself a favor and join a regular gym, use their trainers and get a nice piece of exercise equipment for your home.

I stated at this place a while ago and i liked it at first, but it didn’t take long to change my opinion.
It’s not the worse, but i wouldn’t sign up again.
The quality of the equipment is cheap, and it seems the management is a bit cheap on things as well
I had about 3 – 4 coaches, the coaches quit, move on etc. and basically it felt like starting over every time
The coaches themselves are good at what they do, they get the 5 stars, at least from my experience

My name is Nahid and I’m a personal trainer at Strive. I started working at this private gym in the summer of 2012. I’m very passionate about health and wellness and was looking for a studio that embodies the same values as I do. Strive is definitely a place of success whether it’s a clients positive growth towards their goal or a colleague that’s achieved recognition for their commitment towards bettering the lives of their clients. The company culture adheres to some of the best standards in health and wellness and I’m proud to be part of such a successful and positive team.

I went here trying to use a card that offered group classes at a discounted rate. When I got there, They said there are no group classes and it was basically their ad trying to get you to come in. Yes, the guy actually told me that. Really, they are personal trainers and have no interest in you if you can’t afford their expensive training. I can’t. They wasted my time which is of value to me. I just wanted to warn the next person who got their card for group classes… there are none.
As an update, this guy, Emit, is who I met with when I went in. He is saying this is a false review and I don’t exist. I probably don’t exist to him cuz I wasnt willing to spend hundreds a month for personal training.

Stay away from Strive Personal Training Studios. Strive acts unprofessional, unethical, and often times their actions are illegal to California Law which is resulting in a dispute. They have no concern for their customers and only really care about one thing — money. It is quite sad this is the case.
If you go to the fee consultation — you will be told it is a personal experience to fit your needs. They tell this to everyone and use just about the same weight training program. In addition, it is very pricey for the low level of service they provide — no offense to the great trainers. In fact, there are a few good trainers but this place has a high level of turnover because they do not treat their trainers very well which impacts the overall consumer.
Do yourself a favor and join a gym with free boot camp classes or use their personal trainers because you will get the same experience and save a ton of money and effort in dealing with them. If I could give this place negative stars — I would.

Please Stay away from Strive2bfit. I don’t want anyone else to experience the WORST experience I ever had in my life.
I normally workout outdoors and I have also had GYM membership as well in addtion to yoga and pilates… so I am well fit.
However, the trainers in this place don’t know what they are talking about most of the time. I was also Harressed by the Owner /​the guy from the photos or U-​tube videos who keeps smiling at the camera while discussing Business… LOL. I guess he owns a Business but don’t know much about Business. He continuously asking for me to send him clients so I guess he also don’t know much about Marketing and Public Relations…
This place WON’T last long… since now they are being sued for charging people money without their authorization… I guess the owner doesn’t know about Legal Laws… I wonder what does he know???
Suggestion…close down and move on with searching for job with reliable companies since you say you have a degree… may be???

I just won a small claims cout dispute against Strive bacause they took money out of my account without my authorization. Not a small amount– 2k. They are the most dodgy people I have worked with as far as management. The trainers were decent– some of them.
Strive to be above the line maybe?

I have done the usual personal training sessions at the larger fitness gyms. However, Strive is uniquely different and for the better. When I went in for my free assessment, I was immediately hooked. Everyone, starting from your trainer on up to the owner, want you to not only achieve your goal, but learn a new lifestyle so you can stay healthy forever. They have you do exercises that work for your body and aren’t just the usual cookie cutter exercises, so you’re not only working effectively but you’re never bored. The staff are all very informative and friendly. This isn’t your average peronal training. They definitely know what they are talking about!

Been a Strive for a couple of months now and can really see the results. Great staff that cares and follows up with you to make sure you’re reaching your goals. Great gym to work out at!

This is the perfect gym for one on one personal training. The trainers are knowledgeable, motivated, and genuinely care about their clients. They respect each individual for their strengths and weaknesses and help them to improve.
I love the fact that I walk in and my trainer is ready to work with me, no waiting around, they aren’t talking to others in the gym or on their phone, my trainer is there for me completely focused on me and my workout. Watching my form making sure the exercise is executed correctly to prevent injury.
If you are interested in a state of the art facility, knowledgeable trainers, and workouts that are personalized for you then Strive2BFit is your gym. My workouts are never repetitive, actually in the two months I have never done the same exercise twice.
Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.

This is a two part review. Part one about Strive and part two about my awesome trainer Jeremy.
Strive has been an amazing part of my road to a healthier me. Everyone there is so nice and very friendly. It is a great atmosphere to get you motivated to make some changes in your life. I truly enjoy how upbeat everyone there is. They are also very accommodating with schedule changes and any support you need to help you achieve your goal. Strive has all the tools you need to help you get what you want from a personal training experience. If you want intense workouts to get stronger, they have trainer for that. If you need to do some special training to make an injury better, they have a trainer for that. If you need extra help with nutritional guidelines, they can help with that as well. Highly recommended.
Now to my trainer Jeremy.
He is very very knowledgeable about the actual anatomy of muscles and bones. He pays attention to what hurts and adjusts everything we do accordingly. I feel that I get everything I want out of a workout with him. We lay down the basics so that I can correct injuries like my lower back and my weird shoulder. He is very encouraging and helpfull with everything I need. I highly recommend him as well.
Overall if you are looking for some motivation and some physical training that is tailored to your needs this is the place to go.

I joined this personal training facility, initally, because a friend started a job there and I was trying to help her build her sales numbers. The original site for this studio was a small wherehouse type facility off of Miramar Road. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They cater to those in need of physical therapy, sports medicine, serious athletes, and regular ol’ individuals like myself who are in a rut. As I said, initially the weight room was small and I was not comfortable feeling confined.
Recently they moved to a very nice and much larger facility on Miramar Road. The facility offers 30 minute training sessions with knowledgable trainers. The inital session is all of the fun stuff: weight, measurements, questions about nutrician, etc. The workout sessions are tailored to each individuals specific needs. You can have a session concentrated on abdominal strengthening, cardio, and so on or a whole body work out.
There are several options in terms of membership. As I am keeping a membership to another gym, and i have not yet won the lotto, I opted to go 3 times a month. At somepoint, I may be able to go more than that. Anyway, check it out!
I did want to mention that they email you reminders of your training session (s) which is very helpful!