Boulevard Fitness

Great gym with a solid community! I’d love to see the gym invest a bit more into cleaning, maintenance, and updates, even if that means a higher membership fee. It would be great to feel comfortable showering and getting ready here before work, but the current restroom conditions make that difficult. I think small improvements could make a big difference. Overall, I still enjoy this gym and especially the outdoor area!

This review is about a harassment incident I experienced at this gym and the way staff failed to handle it properly. I left the situation feeling unsafe, dismissed, and ultimately with no choice but to cancel my membership. While working out at the gym, at one point I noticed a male member aggressively staring at me. As I looked back to try to understand why, his expression only grew more hostile. Then, without any provocation, he suddenly flipped me off, clearly trying to get a reaction, and then hastily grabbed his belongings, and walked away. His anger management issues and lack of self-control were very evident. I immediately reported the incident to the front desk. Although the male staff member on duty acknowledged the behavior—after the man himself admitted to flipping me off—he dismissed it and didn’t take it seriously, alleging that he knew the guy and that he was a “good person.” What makes this even more concerning is that I have seen this same gym member seated behind the front desk before, greeting members. He does not work there. If someone who behaves this way is also trusted to represent the gym at the front desk, it raises serious questions about the standards and culture being upheld. Instead of addressing the inappropriate behavior, the staff member warned me that if the situation escalated, both of us could be removed from the gym, and even suggested that if I pursued a complaint, they could sue me. I was made to feel blamed for reporting an incident in which I was clearly the one harassed. That response not only invalidated my experience, but made it clear that this gym does not take member safety seriously. Because of this, I canceled my membership and joined another gym. Failing to properly address this type of offensive behavior directly contributes to an environment where harassment, hostility, and even homophobia can be easily tolerated—and where someone who reports an issue is made to feel like they are the problem. This experience has left me questioning the gym’s values and commitment to creating a safe environment for its members. That is ultimately why I cancelled my membership and do not recommend Boulevard Fitness to anyone—because I cannot trust how this gym handles serious situations, including harassment.

The gym itself was fine, but after I cancelled the membership through email and received confirmation that it was cancelled they continued to charge me for months. On top of that, they stopped responding to me when trying to resolve the issue and never refunded the money. I'm not the only one it's happened to so beware.

Worked out here for 4 years because it was convenient and cheap. It got worse each year - perpetually dirty, equipment is always broken, and if it’s fixed, it’s replaced with cheap and uncomfortable foam. Only positive is the front desk employee Paul who is super friendly and helpful. But the owner needs to hire more employees to clean and maintain this large gym. The owner alone is reason not to come here. Yes, I requested a refund as I was entitled to under my contract. I left an honest review with reasonable suggestions. Zero accountability from this guy.

No nonsense gym. Some of the equipment LOOKS roughed up but it all works and if something is broken they fix it quickly. All the equipment you could need for a great workout. There’s a little functional fitness section in the back as well. Awesome staff and the members are super chill. I’m usually pretty intimidated by gyms but not here, it’s a very welcoming environment.

Yes it's cheap at less than $30 a month, but there is zero maintenance going into the equipment, restrooms, or floors other than restocking the paper towels and spray. My biggest gripe is that almost every piece of padding needs upholstery replaced, knobs are missing, etc. Also they could choose better pieces of equipment, like why is there 5 total cable/plate loaded machines for shoulder press but only one combo ab/adduction. It's clear they stocked this gym with a bunch of second hand equipment that was already on its final legs but won't replace them.

This gym claims to have an easy cancellation process via email with name and key tag number. I have an email confirmation from the gym staff that my membership was cancelled 6 months ago, yet they have continued to bill my credit card each month thereafter. When asking for assistance in the matter it has been weeks without any helpful response. Please learn from my mistake & the other similar reviews on this matter and avoid the theft ongoing at this gym. I will happily update my rating on the gym if I ever receive a refund for my cancelled membership. Edit: (No responses or assistance has been given 6 months later despite their Google comment)

The Pros: Friendly staff and outstanding atmosphere to work out. Open air gym with the back open to the outside. Has all the necessary equipment to have a great workout. The Cons: Some of the equipment is in really rough shape. No hot water in the showers and the locker room (at least the men's) feels even older than the old gym atmosphere. Overall, if you care about a great workout and not being overly crowded, plus a great staff, this is a recommended location. If a svelte new age gym setup (and condition) plus getting a great locker room as you will go to the office afterwards, there are probably better options. The latter factors are not on the 'must' list for me, so I appreciated the no-nonsense presentation, got a great workout, and would happily return.

This is an amazing gym! It had all the equipment you could ask for, the members are all friendly and the owner is the coolest dude you'll ever meet! Love being a trainer this gym!

Shawn.. I did email you cancelling my sons acct, phone call AND tried thru instagram. No return emails, no call back. Only a bot returning instagram message saying there would be a response to which there has been ZIP. Plus I tried on site. Come on man get real.

Love this place! I started training with Sarah Moore here about a year ago and loving it! She is awesome as a personal trainer and also offers group classes which are great! The gym overall is super comfortable for those of us who might be a little intimidated at a gym - everyone is so nice and welcoming. I love Sarah and love the whole vibe at Blvd!

Exceptional gym with a lot to offer. For $22 a month I can't imagine there being another gym that has over 15,000 square feet and a ton of equipment like boulevard. The older gentleman that works nights (I think Paul) has been super awesome and helpful. I come in at night so I see home pretty much every weekday day. I've been coming here for years and it's been nothing but great. Never too busy, even during peak hours which is nice!! Thanks boulevard family!

Because of the cheap price its easier to overlook the lack of cleanliness, lack of AC and broken and damanged equipment, but I went from being charged $30/mo to getting slammed with an $85 charge today that overdrew my account. This is the 2nd time they've incompetently managed their billing, so I guess it is time to move on. Owner is making shit up, previous payment was not declined. Your 3rd party biller is incompetent.

I am a veteran and I have been going here 7 years now. Took a Hiatus for work but back now. I love it here. I think the negative reviews are doing their job because the place has gotten so much cleaner than before the pandemic. The new staff are very friendly as they greet you every time eye contact is made. The hours are so accessible with a wide range. The equipment is in so much better condition now. They seem to be keeping up with maintenance compared to years ago. Love how clean the bathroom is these days! Overall I am very impressed for the low membership fees. I had paid upfront as a Veteran and it was so cheap. Sure there is no AC, but the garage doors open w/ fans are good and the value I get far exceeds fees. I do miss seeing the owner around , he is a very nice guy and makes an initiative to get to know everyone no matter who you are. I just hope they keep all the fans running in the summer and keep up with this amazing bathroom cleaning. I have very high standards for service, in reality I would give it 4.5 stars (4-5) for value paid to service ratio.

Outstanding gym for iron addicts! I've been a serious lifter for years and travel for work, and Boulevard is the BEST gym I've been a member at by far. Tons of weight/barbells plus a large selection of top notch machines mean even if you are pro level you can get serious work in. The large open floor plan, friendly member atmosphere, class offerings, and awesome staff make this a hit for those beginning their journey as well. My ONLY suggestion for improvement is it could use more bench presses, there is usually a pretty good wait for these. Plenty of plate loaded presses make finding an alternate workout easy if you're in a rush, however not a tremendous issue. Rock on Boulevard

Cheap fees. Perfect place if you're looking for dirty floors and restrooms, outdated and broken equipment, and rude staff. The floors have not been swept or mopped in months. Most of the equipment needs padding replaced. I wouldn't shower in the locker room if my life depended on it. The single water fountain has been broken for weeks. It's also HOT AS HELL in the summer because management doesn't understand the physics behind air flow. Most of the fans are against a wall so they generate no meaningful air flow. There have a few residential ceiling fans in an industrial warehouse space. Again, no meaningful air flow. They also have ZERO enforcement of the indoor mask mandate.

My coach Sarah Moore is at Boulevard. I've been training with her for over a year with great results. I've also participated in her classes within her gym. Over time working with Sarah I've gained strength and muscle growth. Her classes are informative, challenging and an opportunity to connect with other ladies. If you have an opportunity to work with Sarah you won't be disappointed.

Ive trained with Sarah Moore of Moore Fitness located inside BLVD Fitness for the past 3 months. The gym is always full of friendly people and it's clean. Sarah has been amazing to work with! I've seen a big change in body composition doing her hybrid program and I highly recommend her and BLVD Fitness. She is knowledgeable, patient and works w you at your level while still pushing you to do your best. I renewed my sessions for another 3 months at the end of the term and I look forward to working w her for the foreseeable future!

Boulevard fitness is my goto gym in the area. Great selection of free weights, and has proper Texas Power Barbells, as well as an Ohio Deadlift Bar. The machine selection is great as well. This place is damn near perfect. Additionally the owners and employees are great people.

I Started working out at Boulevard Fitness with Sarah Moore as my personal trainer over a year ago. The staff at Boulevard are all very friendly and the locker rooms are clean and nice. The gym has all the equipment needed for a well rounded workout. Sarah is an excellent trainer who is attentive to my needs and will adjust and adapt my workout based on what I need to work on and accomplish. I highly recommend both Boulevard Fitness and the awesome Sarah Moore!

I love this gym so much. I've been coming here for about 6 months and feel super comfortable here, even though you see super fit people working out here, they're all so nice! As a woman, finding a place you feel comfortable working out at is super important and I've recommended this gym to many girl friends. They also quickly fix any broken machine. They have great hours too so you really can't make excuses for not going LOL. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the cleanliness. I have asthma so my nose and lungs are super sensitive. At first look, it seems clean but spending so much time here has made me realize the cleaning crew is not doing their job. The back garage doors are left open which is great for fresh air but that brings in dust. They also usually have a dog or two there which is also great! But that brings in dog hair and dander. Every fan in there is caked with dust on the back and it's just blasting in your face. The cardio room in the front is probably the worst... I always get rhinitis after running there. There's also like greenish (moldy?) dark dirty spots next to the trash can, against the wall where the squirt bottle is. In between machines you can clearly see no one is bothering to clean there, sort of like a thin layer of dirt/dead skin cells/dog hair/sweat. I think this place would benefit from a deep clean once a month and maybe a new cleaning service. I've seen cleaners in there twice in 6 months and they barely do anything except walk around with a vacuum but they're not really cleaning anything at all, I've seen them ignore whole sections where there's visible things they could vacuum up. The seats are always clean, the patrons are great about cleaning up in that regard but, the rest of it is unfortunately being neglected.

I'm a morning person and love that this gym opens at 5 am. The girl who is there at the front desk is very kind and helpful when I ask any questions. My trainer Ben moved over to this gym a year ago and I'm happy I followed him! No BS, just a great gym to workout at!

Great old school gym. Love the sound of the metal weights. Location is amazing. Most people can walk to the gym from where they live. Most people work out very hard here and take fitness serious. The staff behind the desk is very friendly and very helpful in explaining the different memberships that they provide which is the most affordable anywhere around.

I stumbled upon this gym and couldn't be happier! The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to assist. It has all the equipment I need, and the atmosphere is motivating. The air ventilation is great and the cleanliness is always improving. For 22$ a month this place a fitness gem!

After calling for two weeks, had to finally go in person. And couldn't get a hold of anyone. Extremely rude customer service. Learn to answer your phones. And pricing is too expensive, $85 a month, plus $149 enrollment fee. They won't tell you that until they are about to sign you up in person. Perhaps that's why they don't answer there phones.

Family environment, friendly staff, 15000 sq feet, every piece of equipment you could need, low price memberships (22 a month), other members are awesome and its a local icon, can't say enough, check out this gym.

This gym does not have phone number for you to call and cancel your membership. I have been meaning to do that for several month because I'm out of town half the time and just can't make in person in there to do that. It's a fascinating way to rob people's bank accounts.

Solid selection of equipment, cheap rates, easy bike/car parking, and friendly staff. However, I'd love to see two improvements: 1. Ventilation - if it's any warmer than 75 F, coming here is pretty miserable. They have a bunch of fans running but they don't seem to help. I'd happily pay a bit more if they would resolve this glaring problem 2. Music volume - most people here have headphones on and the ones that don't are usually with their friends or trainer. I think they could lower the music volume so that people can better enjoy their own music and one another's company If these things don't bother you, then definitely give this place a try!

Amazing gym. I've never had a dull training session. I have been going there for a few years now since Covid hit, but it has grown and evolving a lot in the amount of time I've been going there to train. the staff is polite and professional and the owner Shawn is great down to earth man, I always enjoy talking, connecting with him when I get a chance. Even with other members I have gotten to build relationships with. The gym is a positive uplifting environment with great energy, equipment, and people. everyone is there to get after it which is admirable. The gym Definitely has more potential to grow And I'm pleased to be a member.. -Evan Toth

This is the first gym I finally got to hit up after roughing it out during Covid lockdown outside in the heat with a metal pipe, sandbags, an EZ curl bar, and a few rigged-up pieces. Given that I've been training for over 15+ years, I'm not even going to lie, I needed to be absolutely sure that whatever gym I joined fit exactly what I needed because the previous situation was brutal and exhausting. When I found Boulevard Fitness, I really liked its location, but in all honesty, I almost decided not to check it out since most gyms with the word "fitness" seem to be places where you can't deadlift or provide you with shaped plates to make it difficult to deadlift. I was pleasantly surprised upon walking in though. I train using a hybrid method I've created that combines powerlifting, strongman, and mobility/gymnast training. This means that it's challenging to find a gym that meets my needs. When I decided to just walk in and check the place out, I already knew what I needed, and if the gym didn't have it, I was prepared to look for another gym, regardless of the quality of equipment inside. - A platform that allows for deadlifting or weightlifting exercises. Check. - Round plates and even bumper plates. Check. - Barbells made for holding weight. Check. In fact, recently, I'm pretty sure I saw a Texas Power Bar or Ohio Power Bar that was just purchased. Double check. - Sturdy squat rack in case you need to bail because you've done messed up lol. Check. - Some sort of path where I can do some strongman carries with plates or walking lunges. Check. - A dedicated space for mobility training and stretching, which even includes its own dumbbell rack. Check. For me, these were the absolute must-haves. They had it all, which I was surprised about given that buildings in this neighborhood aren't too big. However, here at Boulevard Fitness, they know what is important. I don't use machines all too often, but I do appreciate that they did not upgrade to these new machines that are becoming popular these days that lessen range of motion, move as you move, or don't allow a person who knows what they're doing to use it creatively. Although most people don't seem to use the outdoor area, I personally love it. I have been working out at this gym for a year now. Needless to say, I love this place, and this is what I'll say after working out for this much time. Shawn, the owner, is such a good dude. He is always sharing stories, knowledge, and experience. He cares about his gym, and it shows as I've seen every piece of equipment that needed repair get repaired in a timely manner. The people at this gym are friendly as well and I appreciate that there's a certain vibe at this gym where its like everyone is just cool and trying to do their best to improve themselves. The only improvements I could suggest are the following: - A few more 10-pound plates. The situation is not terrible, but sometimes when busy, it can be hard to find. - This is more just me, but I really love weighted dips. They do have bars outside, but they're too wide for me. I use the hanging leg raise (from elbows) device they have inside, but it requires a stool since I'm too damn short lol. I'd say it'd be nice to have an adjustable height dip bar, but I also know that most people prefer bench pressing rather than weighted dips, so it's understandable they use the space for benches. - Although I know mats get torn up pretty quickly, it'd be nice to have them replaced when they are torn. I'll be fair here though, I've never brought this up to Shawn, and the situation with the 10-pound plates or mats has never been so bad that I felt I needed to bring it up immediately. Overall, this gym surpassed what I expected and I had no problem paying for another year of membership. This gym has basically become my second home!

Great space, friendly employees, lots of equipment, and awesome community. Loved working out there!

Rude owner equipment not up to date and is not clean. Still has not fixed equipment. Also in a bad area.

The first thing I noticed is how helpful and nice the staff are. The vibes at the gym are really nice which for me is a huge factor when picking a gym. The equipment is all functional. Something's could be replaced like the handle attachments for the cable machines especially the one by the entrance. I noticed For the popular equipment there are a surplus which is uncommon, my gym back home is bigger than boulevard fitness but has one bench for pressing where as boulevard has many (same with the other basics). There's also a huge outside space for more CrossFit style training, as well as a pretty big matted space upstairs for ground/martial arts style training. Overall the gym is spacious, has many functional different machines and equipment, and the staff are really kind and helpful.

This gym not only has everything you want but the people there are great! Incredibly military friendly. Whatever your fitness goals are this is the kind of old school body building gym that you walk into and are inspired by the other people working out there as well. Do not...and I repeat, do not be intimidated by the people in there because everyone is there with the mindset of bettering themselves and will go out of their way to build you up as you reach your goals.

I've been going to this gym for 5 years now and it is by far one of the best, most affordable options in San Diego. The gym owner, Shawn, is constantly adding new updates and machines every few months. It's been awesome witnessing this gym go through many transformations. The staff is also very very welcoming and always willing to help if and when needed. Highly recommend joining Boulevard!

Overall this is a good, locally owned, no frills, small business and I enjoy working out here. I have worked out here almost 5 times a week for the past 3 months. I usually go around 2:00 PM on weekdays or around noon on a week-end. They do have a small parking lot in the back with about a dozen spots. I don't have any issues with parking because I go at off-peak times or I can easily find street parking. These are things that I like about the gym: - Lots of equipment - It is seldom crowded, even when crowded there is plenty of equipment to get a workout done. - It is an indoor/outdoor hybrid. Although it's basically a former warehouse, there is a huge garage door/bay so there is always good air flow. This is helpful for COVID safety as well as general comfort. - There are always lots of paper towels and cleanser to clean off equipment after use. Very well stocked cleaning stations. - Other members typically use good gym etiquette. - The front desk staff are friendly and helpful - The waterbottle refill station is wonderful - Waterless urinals in the Mens' room - Good energy from other members, good music playing overhead - Free Wi-Fi available - Monthly membership fee is affordable These are things that I think can be improved: - General Cleanliness. I do see people mopping and cleaning the bathrooms regularly. However, I'm always grossed out by seeing huge wads of dust in corners and on the fans. - The upstairs could benefit from a daily vacuuming. - Some of the equipment has been out of order for a long time. - Some of the equipment is old, but it still works fine. A little bit of small maintenance would go a long way. For example: periodically lubricating all the moving parts of the machines (pulleys, cables, adjustable parts), repainting the numbers on all the old weight stacks, making sure all the knobs, are on the machines, etc. Overall, I'd recommend the gym but with a little bit more effort it can go from good to great!

I'm really disappointed in this gym. I've been patiently waiting to see if they would enforce social distancing rules and require face masks since they reopened, but they haven't. I've even emailed them my concerns then requested a refund, but no answer. Yesterday, one of their employees posted a really aggressive post on their Instagram refusing to close. This is a reminder that they are not taking COVID-19 seriously and they are not requiring their members to do so either. I've seen numerous members have similar complaints. Please, avoid this gym! They don't have your safety in mind and they are not very empathetic. It's very disheartening. If the business owner is reading this, please, give me info on how I can get a refund and try to be more empathetic to your members who do take this pandemic swrios. If you do this my review will change. UPDATES: **Sent an 2nd email per Shawn (see comment). **I'll be giving updates on my experience. **I'm currently waiting for the refund still.

I started going to Boulevard Fitness on 2017 when we lived around the neighborhood. Love the equipment, the atmosphere, and the staff here are extremely nice that they treat you like family. We moved a little bit up north and tried out other gyms but always find myself coming back here. Is it far of a drive? Kinda. Do I get into traffic? Hell yeah. This place is my escape and I wouldn't care if I have to drive an hour just to workout here LOL!! But seriously I recommend this gym to all my friends and family and I think you should try it out too! P.S. Will and Christian are the tits. They'll help you with your goals 100%!

BLVD Fitness is the best gym in the San Diego area. They have the best equipment and price for membership. The employees are friendly and it feels like you are entering your home gym.

This gym lets the equipment stop working and doesn't fix it. Go to that gym and be in awe of the lack of working fans, lack of working bicycles, and lack of drinking fountain filters. Nothing will spur that gym to get into shape. They don't even measure the temperature inside. It gets to be hotter indoors than outdoors. If I wanted hot yoga then I would have signed up for that.

Great place to train!! The members there are very diverse; all ages and fitness levels. Last week I talked to an 80 year old guy who was doing legs!! This gym has all the equipment you need to get in a great workout, regardless of which body part you might be training. The staff is friendly, and the members are courteous. If you're a regular there you're part of the family. If you need a trainer there are several outstanding trainers to choose from. One of my favorite things about the gym is that there are 2 veterans who have their service dogs with them, and they allow us to pet them. (What can I say? I love dogs). If you're serious about lifting you'll fit right in here.

When coming to this gym you have to understand that this isn't a commercial gym. This is an old school, iron, tough gym. If you're looking for a community and place to focus and work hard-this is it. This place has become a second home to me. I'd recommend this gym to anyone serious about their fitness!!

I have a son who is special needs and is in the Spectrum. My son Eli has been going to this gym everyday for over a year. Since he's been a member, the owner and the staff have been nothing but respectful and kind to my son. They've allowed him a safe environment to train and welcomed my boy in with open arms. I hope the owner reads this, because I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a good man to my son Eli. This gym has class and they are good to go in my book. Respectfully - Simon Sandoval

This place went downhill with new owners. You can't use the boxing bags now, you can't use the dirty patio, because its closed too. Hours are poor & limited. They have a member base that goes to gym, ties up equipment, but just sits & texts. Can see why they do not have results. Pros: Blonde / vibrant hair color girl is great. Rest of staff needs new jobs. Easy to find stuff Cons: Too many trainers for a tiny gym. Can't use boxing bags, no classes (training area now), closed the patio (it was disgusting anyways) Habitual texters People hog multiple equipment at once. Dirty bathrooms Can't use showers, which is cleaner than a their toilets. Always have to wear a mask... to the point I passed out. Asian / Latino desk gal is rude as hell. She has little knowledge of membership fees. I was paying $300 a year flat. Now its $500 ($200 down, $25 a month). Website contradicts that. This girl couldn't sell a free hot plate to a homeless guy. She needs a job that makes her happy. Oh they will never answer the phone, let alone fix the problem. I ended my biz with them. Now at The Gym in PB. Worth the drive. Great hours, great staff, great pricing, lots of equipment & few overweight people standing around texting for an hour, hogging machines. Did I mention I dont have to use a mask & I can shower? Boulevard fix your BUSINESS!

This place has been my therapy. I would give this spot 5 stars but sometimes the restroom is a little dirty and also the parking can be difficult. Other than those two minor things, this place gets the job done! They have tons of weight training equipment, some cardio (the could have more machines) and friendly staff. I know people on Yelp were complaining about people "texting" on their phones in the gym, but if you look closely, it's actually people looking at their workout lists/spreadsheets. You either have a notebook or a spreadsheet. Thanks blvd for being a friendly neighborhood spot!

I agree with all the negative reviews. This gym used to be good, but after new management took over - it totally went down. Before, I was able to use group exercises, such as boxing, boot camp, etc. Which is provided by all gyms nowadays. Anthony's bootcamp class itself was worth to keep the membership. However, now all group classes became extra cost. What upset me the most was when I couldn't even jump rope in the facility's patio; a dude who apparently rented the patio approached me saying that I can't be here because its private area now. That is ridiculous!!! Anyway, I got back to 24 Fitness now and completely happy with it.

The gym is old, dirty, caked in dust, and equipment is often broken..but if you don't mind any of that then you might like it. However, this is not my choice of gym but I had to workout here because my trainer moved here. This review isn't so much the gym as the training I received. I signed up for personal training last may with Sarah M. I told her my goals and what I expected. I was with her for almost 9 months and don't feel I got anywhere near my goal. Yes, I did get a little stronger but the consistency and accountable was completely lacking. I gained 20lbs since I started with sarah and no that can't be all muscle. Thousands of dollars later I felt worse about my body then I started. Sarah had a lot of cancellations and some no shows at the beginning and lack of accountability. Unfortunately I signed up at the wrong time when she was going through personal issues but it is unfair to me as a client to suffer and feel I didn't get what I paid for. How can a trainer hold their clients accountable when they aren't themselves. I paid a lot of money upfront so I was patient and stuck through it for the 9 months. I unfortunately now feel like I have to get another trainer to help me reach the goals I initially set. While some of you may have had a positive experience with Sarah and that's great but my experience was not. I owed it to myself to be honest in my review.

Been coming here since August and love it. They have all the equipment you need. Staff is very friendly and professional. Don't be intimidated by the other members , everybody is very friendly and helpful. Haven't met the owner yet. When equipment is out of order, they are quick to fix it.m Gym in general is very clean, but the male bathrooms could use more of a cleaning but otherwise I would recommend this gym to my friends and family.

Last year during the months of lock down, from covid, really sent us spiraling. Many of us fitness seekers lost our daily routine, had lost our mental battle grounds per say. The gyms for many of us are a second home. For my Girlfriend and I we had our ups and downs during the months of lockdown. But when the first parts of that lock down started to lift we looked for places that were opening back up or open already. Even living in Alpine we looked all over San Diego. Finally finding a gym that was very local, very friendly, and open. We were grateful beyond belief that the owner opened his doors and maintained proper protocols during the covid restrictions. Even after many attempts from others to try and close his doors. He stood firm not just for himself but for the family that swears, bleeds, and battles through the unseen forces of human life. This is a very open gym with all types of life that comes through the door. The equipment is great, machines for every body part, dumbbells up to 125, 4 towers of cables. Open our door covered space and an upstairs that offers a place to stretch or do band work or even join a tai chi class or kick boxing. This place no matter where we or I end up will always be a home. Because it gave us a place to call home even in the face of uncertainty. If you become a member here and then a regular you will be family and you will be accepted. Those that train there are open and friendly and helpful to anyone. No questions asked. Thank you Shawn and Shauna for all you do for the countless members!

This is easily the best gym I've ever been too. From the moment I walked through the doors, there was good energy, and they were welcoming and friendly. It's a large facility with all the equipment you need and lots of people serious about fitness. I was a little intimidated at first since I hadn't been to the gym in a while but they quickly made me feel at ease and were very helpful. No matter what your level of fitness is, the trainers will encourage and support you in achieving your fitness goals. I've already gotten some great training advice from the team there. And I must rave about Shawn the owner who is a stand up guy. He is staying open and helping people like me who are struggling with their mental health during the current lockdowns, to get back in the gym. Thank you Shawn for your encouragement & kindness. You're a bad ass and what this world needs more of!!! I'm so happy I came to this this gym and I highly recommend you go check them out.

Out of the 3 gyms that I've tried out since moving to San Diego, this gym has been my favorite. The staff is so personable and hospitable that I find it hard not to hit 2-a-day's just because I like the energy that they put forth! Shout out to Shawn, Chris, and Ali. Bravo guys, thank you

Their customer service used to be adequate, but they've become completely unreachable by phone, email or social media. There is no way to cancel a membership. It's a bad enough idea to go to a gym during the pandemic, but getting trapped into a membership for one you can't use is worse.

Best gym out there. I've been coming to this gym for the past two years or so. The owner, Shawn, is very personable, he truly cares about his patrons. The staff is friendly and attentive. Constantly adding new specialized equipment. If you're an average lifter or a pro strength athlete this is the place to be. Highly recommend this gym.

I've been going to Boulevard fitness for six months now and I love the gym and it's atmosphere . The gym is really big and offers a large section for weight training and it also offers many different types of workouts . I see people training mma , people training for boxing and they even offer a section of the gym specifically for woman to feel comfortable called "the cake factory "Everyone there is super cool and there aren't any big egos or bad attitudes . The ladies working the front desk always greet you with a smile and a nice hello . The owner of the gym Shawn Gilbert is a cool humble guy who loves to strike up a conversation about fitness and always goes out of his way to make sure he says hello to everyone !

I wanted to try a new gym and my friend recommended boulevard. When I stopped in Tee was the one that helped me sign up. She was super helpful and made me feel comfortable about choosing this gym! Im so glad I stopped in!

Damn I hate to do this but you know I gotta keep it real. This gym used to be great. It's straight forward and not overly commercial. No frills with a variety of equipment. A lot of it busted a decent amount of time but still enough to go around. What I hate is recently there has been a swarm of rude and obnoxious wannabe famous Instagram "fitspos." They film everything and are oblivious to anyone else around them. I've seen them post videos online of other members making fun of them. There have been photo shoots in the bathrooms when old dudes are changing down to their drawers right in the shot. It's psychotic and disgusting and I haven't seen management do anything about it and it's only gotten worse. First one then 5 now there's like 12 of them always there. Serious question - I'm assuming personal trainers have to pay some type of fee to the gym because they're making money off of using the facility, right? Well these social media wannabe celebrities are selling clothes and supplements on their profiles and using the gym to take pictures and market them. Are they kicking any of this back to the gym? Or are they just sponging up their own dollars and using the gym for their own commercial opportunities? Boulevard is getting fleeced if they're not paying them royalties and the trainers should ask for some fairness. The whole vibe and culture in the gym has just been permanently damaged and it used to be a good spot. I hope they ban all these Instagram obsessed crew that's been taking over out of respect for all the other gym goers who DON'T consent to being filmed and put on the internet. Beware if you're in here trying to get a workout because at this rate you WILL be part of someone else's social media whether you agree to it or not.

Love this gym. Were they my saving grace during vivid when all other gyms were shut down . . . But they have the old school hardcore vibe that other big box gyms just can't provide. Everyone is friendly and helpful, great home gym to have. Love this place!!!!

This is an awesome gym for legit body builders. The facilities have everything you could need, the staff is super cool and helpful, and the members are courteous. There is always parking available, open cardio machines, and I've never had to wait more than a few mins for any piece of equipment. I've been to several gyms in the San Diego area, and this is definitely my favorite. If you're serious about working out, this is the place.