I love going to this neighborhood gym. It’s small but you have everything you need for a good workout. The owner of the gym, Rodrigo, is very accommodating. I needed to leave San Diego for 8 months and he made sure I was all set.

This place is great! It’s close to home, small yet has everything for me to enjoy a great workout. The staff was exceptional in providing customer service and very friendly too. One thing I appreciate about this gym is that it’s not that crowded unlike other gyms and while it can get busy, it’s not overbearing.

This gym rocks! I was here for a month for work and needed a place to train- this place was perfect. Hours are accommodating for a busy schedule, they’ve got space and equipment for you to do pretty much any type of workout, and the staff are beyond friendly. Better yet, this place seems like a well-kept secret, because it’s never really packed. 5/5.

Great gym! I’ve been coming here for a few months and I always have a great workout. The gym is clean and has unique equipment (in comparison of other gyms in the area) and the front staff is always so welcoming and helpful! Everyone should check out this gym! It’ll change your gains

I love balanced fitness! It’s such a welcoming environment. They do their best to accommodate your needs. Great prices and in a great location. Has a separate workout room too for additional privacy. Never too packed which is awesome and everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Overall a great environment that I highly recommend.

Great small gym. Not packed with equipment but has the necessities. Typically going at 7pm, not packed whatsoever. Gym regulars seem nice.

They know my name, ph. #, d.o.b., they text me and try to get me to sign up for training and I have no idea who they are or how they got my info. Huge invasion of personal privacy.

I am very satisfied with the efficient and effective work out sessions in this gym. They offered me a great cost of their service. The trainers were very professional and made sure to achieve my fitness goal with their proper guidance. Thank you so much!

Great workout space with friendly staff . The layout is well crafted with plenty of equipment.

This is long overdue but I owe a great gym and a great staff a few minutes of my day! The day I asked into Polk Street Gym I was welcomed as family. I was pushed during each workout and the results come quickly. Men and women alike will benefit. Dont be shy, go in and try it out. Just come early to find parking and get set up.

This gym made me feel comfortable with myself again because they are just doing their job to train newbies, but theyre going to give you tips on how to build confidence. The gym is sterile and used for exercises with various types of equipment. So if you intend to go here, I guarantee that you will be happy with your customers.

Great gym and great staff. The gym is never crowded and always clean. It has all the equipment needed whatever your workout needs are. Parking isn’t an issue because you can validate it.

Love this gym! Great staff and environment.

I usually train at another gym outside of SF, but I live near this gym and Ive visited here a few times for open workouts/self workouts. The facility is well run, clean, and properly equipped. The employees and owner are dedicated to this gym and have a good attitude.The classes look well run and the folks are good people. Nuff said.

GREAT management. OMG. Times are tough right now, obviously. We joined the gym right before they had to close again. The owner was so prompt and comprehensive in addressing our membership. We loved the gym. Great equipment. No pretense. A solid basic gym with great management. Sign me up! Best wishes to all of them during these times.

Awesome gym with great energy! Unlike a lot of gyms Ive been to, this gym does not have that overwhelming weight of egos being carried and tossed around the gym. The members are all of ages, physical shape, fitness levels, etc, which results in a very relaxed and welcoming environment. There is a good bit of variety in the group class schedule - my favorites are the spin class (around lunchtime) and the boxing class (in the evening). The coaches are very friendly and encouraging as they are able to tailor their instruction to each participants fitness levels. I work in the downtown area and this gym is very conveniently located to visit either during my lunch break or right after work. And thankfully, the gym never fells crowded even during their busy times.

This is a great gym. Rodrigo and his team keep the place updated, clean, and welcoming. Gym is rarely crowded. It would be impossible to beat the location if you work/live downtown.

My wife and I went to San Diego for vacation and are fitness enthusiasts. We wanted a place that was close, but we are very picky. We are at our optimum in completely different atmosphere. I’m a gym rat and can lift around others but my wife prefers to be isolated. This gym catered to both of us. The staff was great as well! We will visit again if we travel back down to SD!

Great Gym this morning at 9am, and I absolutely liked the San Diego Gym Time during the covid-19 so much!

Ive been a member for about three years now. My #1 reason for staying here is availability. When I need a machine, free-weight, or simply just space to do my workout I will always have it. Members are respectful and the gym staff are a friendly group.Here a few things I like about this place:- Never too crowded- Convenient location- Workout towels- Plenty of equipment, free-weights, and cardio machines- An aerobics room for stretching or to do something privately- Lockers are spacious, very clean showers, and large towels- Boutique fitness studio- Free WiFi- Cool filtered waterFrom my personal experience:- Great trainers and offer convenient plansI have no complaints. Im a happy member. That about sums it up.

This Gym is fantastic. Its clean and the staff is incredibly friendly. Its never too crowded and the equipment is in great shape. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Balanced Fitness to me is the perfect private gym downtown for group exercise classes, with a great variety to choose from. The trainers are friendly & Rod the owner is very personable. The gym itself is open, comfortable, and has very clean facilities. The weight room has all of the equipment you would ever need for whatever program you are following. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone that is looking to up their game, or needs a gym to call home.

Great members. Great staff. Great gym. 👍

I love this gym. Equipment isnt new but its still heavy when you pick it up 😜

Did a workout there today (Sunday) and the gym is just great; because of frequent travelling, I use a lot of different gyms (like the smaller ones!) and this is one of the best / coolest I have ever trained at!Will try to get another workout in there!

Pretty awesome gym in the heart of SD. They have basically any piece of equipment you could want and then some. The owner was nice enough to work a deal with me so I could use the facility during my week long visit to SD. Work got in the way so I wasnt able to go much, but I am already looking forward to using the gym when I travel back to the west coast. I wish I had a gym like this in my town!

Overall, the best gym for me, downtown. Great atmosphere and great people. Clean bathrooms are a plus. Its never too crowded here at all. Would highly recommend this place to anyone considering working out downtown. I only workout after work, so not able to give you my point of view during the lunch hours.

Great local gym at a great price. Clean locker rooms as well. Perfect for someone that doesn’t need group training, but good variety of group training classes, if you’re into that. Plenty of free weights and machines for the amount of traffic. Very helpful and friendly staff also!

I have been working out at this gym for over a year now. I have used a number of the personal trainers and they are very professional and more importantly I had great results. Like most people I only have a certain amount of time to get a workout in. Their trainers taught me how to have efficient work outs while gaining strength and stamina. Overall this is a very clean gym( including the locker rooms) and their staff is great. If you work or frequent in the downtown area I recommend giving balanced fitness a try.SincerelyDD

Balanced Fitness and Health is one of the best places to get your mid-day work out on!The facility is very nice and the locker rooms are clean and good to go.I started working out at Balanced in June 2015 and have had nothing but good workouts there. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. I recommend this gym to anyone looking for a good boutique gym with a lot of good equipment.

Used facility when stayed at Comfort Inn Gaslamp. Had good variety of equipment. Staff made me feel welcome and safe.

One of the best experiences working out in a long time. Nice and personal trainers that you can work one on one with. Also a good place just to go and work out alone at lunch time. I would recommend this gym to all different types of people that like to work out as they have a little something for everyone. Personally I love the inside turf area.

Easy going gym thats perfect for the downtown worker that wants to fit their workout in before, during or after work. Have all the traditional weight machines, spin bikes, treadmills, and free weights plus a great open turf area and 2 story rock climbing wall. Locker rooms are nice and clean too.

Cracking gym, great space, super friendly, reasonable prices. We trained with Kevin, and he was AWESOME!! Best training I’ve done in years.

Ive been participating in small group (5 people) personal training sessions five times a week for approximately the past month with James Neidlinger at Balanced Fitness. In that relatively short period of time James has helped me significantly decrease back and neck pain, and increase strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular duration. What is most refreshing about James personal training style is that he works with you and your physical and mental limitations to incrementally improve your physical well being based on your goals. His motto, Better is Better . If you are looking for a personal trainer to work with you, not break you, and improve the overall quality of your life, James is your guy.

It is very Clean (important) and just an overall good spot.

Great community gym. Owners and trainers take the time to get to know you and care about your progress. They encourage members to join them in 5k runs, bike rides, boot camps and friday happy hours. The facility has a number of different machines and free weights from leg press, shoulder press, ham curl, leg extension, squat rack, incline bench, flat bench, smith, cables and Dumbbells up to triple digits. A cool aspect of the gym is the turf and kick boxing area. There is a push sled and punching bag open to members.Facility is extremely clean and locker rooms are kept in check hourly. Overall the greatest thing about the gym is the community and camaraderie.

Really nice facility, lovely people and a friendly atmosphere, great workout spaces and classes and the pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna are great too. Only thing theyre missing is mouthwash after a workout to freshen up before work

Shortly arriving in San Diego, I was looking for a gym to get back to a routine. Rodrigo made time to meet up around a busy work schedule to show me around the gym and make me feel at home. Been doing personal training for 3 weeks and its been helping me get back on a regular routine. Highly recommend BF&H!

It’s an awesome gym with great space, friendly staff and nice people. I’d recommend it to everyone who is visiting or live in SD. If you get a chance book some PT sessions with Kevin.

This is a great local gym. It is very close to our dance studio so we recommend it to our friends in the area. Some of our employees are members of this gym and use it daily. Balanced Fitness is very welcoming and the staff is friendly.

Ive been with Balanced before it was Balanced and, while I always loved the space, Balanced has improved it. The staff are welcoming, supportive, and friendly. The clients are serious about working out - no public phone callers, grunters, or loud talkers. Its a great gym!

Gym is kept clean and tidy. Weights, machines, ample free space for abs, rope, movement exercises and the best part is location

Great place to work out I usually go during non-peak hours and its pretty empty and spacious.

Great local gym! I stopped in several mornings while I was in town on a business trip. The space isnt huge, but they have everything you need to get in a good workout - cardio equipment, spinner bikes, free weights, kettlebells, etc. They offered multiple classes throughout the day and offer personal training. Theres even a rock climbing wall! I cannot comment on the locker rooms and showers because I didnt use them, but they are available. I will definitely stop back in if Im in the area again!

Great little gym, looks like a movie should be filmed here, expecting rocky balboa to walk in, friendly staff great little find

Worked out here 5 days a week for 3 and 1/2 years during lunch. They have everything you need to get in shape. Staff is friendly and helpful.

A great place to get in a good work out with plenty of workout options to choose from. The locker rooms are neat and clean and the staff are always friendly.

Good gym, but the thick layer of dust (especially in bathroom) shows the lack of cleaning.

Ive been going to Balance Fitness and Health for about two years now. In that time, my body has changed drastically (for the stronger and healthier) thanks to the great personal training I have received.My personal trainer is James Neidlinger, a great believer in using neuro science in his workout regimens. James has a passion and commitment to help his clients achieve the results they want. James has introduced me to a whole different way of looking at workouts. They have also become a lot more fun and interesting to me. I have more agility and mobility (Im 60) than I have ever had at any age. With James, you learn to test the exercise youre doing at the moment with the body itself through muscle testing. This has been an eye opener for me in that youre actually in contact with your body about the exercise you are currently doing. James exercise regimens incorporate a great deal of flexibility to allow the body the exercises it deems appropriate at any given time (through muscle testing).I highly recommend James Neidlinger for anyone who wants to get results for their body in the most effective ways. He is a great personal trainer for the 21st Century.

Only been a member for about 2 weeks, but I love the urban setup and lack of crowds. Balanced Fitness is awesome!

Simple gym but friendly and has what you need. Reminds me of Average Joes Gym from the movie dodgeball.

Amazing, fun, great stress relief, great fitness benefits, I really cant say enough, love the trainers, the instructors are amazing they all have different styles but every time I work out I leave with a smile!

This gym is a place for people of all levels and abilities who are serious about reaching their fitness goals. Highly recommended!

Quit your membership and come when you want using Class Pass.

Great location, friendly staff, and a welcoming community.

Service was amazing !!!! Every piece of equipment I searched for was there and they even have an AstroTurf area for special workouts. A hidden gem in downtown sand diego if you ask me !!!!

Inexpensive, clean, never crowded, what more do you want in a gym?

If You are looking for a non average gym then this is it (not a gym chain) thank goodness

Was visiting to see the place when I was at a hotel that had an appointment there. Immediately they were shown around so I was ready for training the next day. Machines and changing rooms were fine and there was pleasant air.A little fun there is climbing wall

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