Fit Athletic Club & Gym

I used this gym as part of my stay at the Carte Hotel in San Diego (shared space, free for hotel guests). For a hotel gym, it’s a solid 5 stars! As a standalone gym, I’d give it a strong 4.5. It’s not 24/7, unlike some hotel gyms, but the hours are reasonable and align with most commercial gyms. The equipment selection is impressive, including equipment catered to to serious athletes with options like Jacobs Ladders, manual treadmills, various bikes, and dedicated squat and deadlift platforms. Some equipment shows slight wear but remains in good condition overall. The locker rooms feature decent saunas and steam rooms, with convenient built-in combination locks—no need to bring your own and towel service is included. Gym guests also get access to the hotels pool and spa and there are indoor and outdoor workout areas. The gym is clean, and the front desk staff are friendly and welcoming.

The equipment is great and there’s plenty of machines and free weights. I generally workout early in the morning and doesn’t feel crowded. The amenities are nice. The pool, sauna, and steam are really nice. Staff is very friendly. One thing I wish they had was cold soaked eucalyptus face towels to use in the sauna/steam. Would be a nice added touch. Otherwise very happy working out here.

Cannot rave about Fit Little Italy enough! I’ve done personal training with Justin over the course of two years and I never thought I would enjoy working out until I started working with him. He’s clearly VERY knowledgeable and was able to work with me and my previous injuries and health concerns. He adjusted to fit my needs flawlessly and got me feeling STRONG for the first time in my adult life. Outside of that the staff in general are extremely friendly, I used to always think the gym was a scary place but the front desk, manager and other trainers always say hello. Truly feels like a COMMUNITY and not just a place to work out!

I’ve been a member for a few years- the membership is pricey but if you can budget for it; it is worth it. The equipment is well-maintained, and fixed or replaced quickly, the bathrooms are also clean with plenty of amenities. The gym is also always staffed with personal trainers who are available for quick questions or help. I’ve been training with Justin Hebert for a while and I can’t recommend him enough. He is knowledgeable about nutrition and fitness with just the right amount of encouragement. He’s also conscious of realistic goals (meaning he takes into account your job, family commitments, etc), you won’t feel disappointed with your gains if you work with Justin!

Love this gym and all it has to offer! This is the first gym I’ve felt fully comfortable and supported at! I also had an amazing time training with Justin for my first ever personal training experience. He was encouraging and respectfully challenging, took a very educated and personalized approach, and I looked forward to every session training with him!

Awesome spot. Have everything that you need and never too crowded. Been working with Justin for his personal training for a couple years now. He’s been fantastic. Always supportive, flexible with scheduling and the accountability is what it’s all about. I’ve had great gains and been able to continue them since I started working with him. Would recommend it to everyone!

Best gym in Downtown/Little Italy by far. The cleanliness, professionalism of staff, and available equipment was top notch. Even though this is a gym loved by man locals, as evident in the morning crew members, this gym was perfect for an out-of-towner like myself. Special ahoutout to Bella, Fit Athletic Club & Gyms #1 employee in my book! Not only was she knowledgeable, her professionalism far exceeded expectations. Easy 5 star experience the past 2 days coming to this location. Looking forward to returning real soon.

I started going to this gym as soon as I moved to San Diego. The biggest selling point is that I can walk there so it was a no-brainer to sign up. The walk through and sign up was seamless. While the membership fee is high, the facility and convenience are worth the cost. Even when the gym feels busy, I’m seldom waiting for a machine with four separate cable machines and ample floor space to use free weights. The sauna is excellent, and the outdoor space makes it feel super luxurious. I’ve enjoyed going to this gym so much, feels like a treat each time. They could use more equipment for example, a hack squat machine and belt squat machine. I would like to see the annual improvement fees feel more worthwhile and I haven’t seen more equipment come into the gym during my time here.