Body University Inc.

Fantastic experience: You go to the fitness center.

Fantastic experience: If you’ve been intimidated to start lifting on your own at a gym, Body University is a great place to learn the lay of the lifting world. Francine and Syd are super knowledgeable and assist you every step of the way so that nothing it too overwhelming. Group classes are great and keep you accountable. Francine and syd do a great job pushing you throughout the workout and the other ladies in class are great hype girls. Added bonus, if you ever venture down the bikini competition rabbit hole, bikini prep and posing is offered. Francine does an amazing job with posing, this coming from someone who struggles to walk in flat who somehow managed to walk in 5inch heels on stage…with a hair flip.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing gym experience from the personal group training to prepping for competition, Body University has pushed me so much further past my goals then I ever thought I could go!! The support and continued feed back on my transformation with correcting my form and technique during class to providing an easy to follow guide for meal planning, has helped my body completely transform into a new healthy and confident person who now loves the hard work a dedication Body University brings out in me. The best coaches in the business! Thank you BU for showing me my worth!

Fantastic experience: I ❤️ Body U! Francine is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. Always supportive and pushes me to achieve more than I thought was possible. A safe space for anyone new to strength training and weight lifting as well as the experienced athlete. Try Body U!

Fantastic experience: One of my FAVORITE places to work out! Great equipment, music, and coaches! Everything you need to build your dream physique!! Glute isolation class is the best!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough amazing things about Francine and Body University! I have been working out there since 2019 and have learned so much about strength training and muscle isolation. Each class has a max of 6 people, so you get a ton of one-on-one trainer time to ensure your form is on point and you are pushing yourself. Francine will even do exercise modifications if you are injured/hurt. I have never felt stronger or more confident in myself!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE working out here! The music is always on point, everyone is so welcoming, and everyone hypes each other up. Great atmosphere for all walks of life!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE body university! I have been a loyal client for 3 years and truly can’t imagine life without BU. I bring all of my friends to come workout here because it’s truly the best workout in San Diego. The workouts are amazing and the people are even better. Because of the small group personal training set up, the team is able to provide effective workouts for people of any fitness level. I have seen the biggest transformation in my body and mindset since working out here. I’m so grateful I stumbled upon BU. Thank you to Francine and the entire BU family!

Fantastic experience: Body University is the best group training out there. Francine is so kind and welcoming. At first, I was completed intimidated but with the encouragement of my friend I kept going. Francine made modifications for me and made me feel comfortable at my starting point and slowly overtime I was able to lift more. I worked out with her virtually and in person throughout my first pregnancy and she ALWAYS put my safety first. Love this place!

Fantastic experience: Body University's classes are always brilliantly and artfully designed with great music by the impressive and inspiring IFBB Pro Francine Sablan! I have been a member at so many fitness studios in San Diego and Body University is the absolute best! If you want results this is definitely the place. If you want to tone, build strength, gain muscle, be fit and still keep a feminine body shape this is where to go. I was always disappointed with other gyms like Orange Theory, CrossFit, Renegade, Invictus, etc. their workouts make their female members develop a very masculine body shape with wide boxy obliques, buff shoulders and flat chest with mostly upper body workouts. But with Body University workouts I always get a great workout and the trainers are there helping me get the most out of each exercise with proper form and motivation! Thanks to Body University at my old age I am still working as a model and actress with a 100% natural body, no surgery or B*S* contouring treatments needed. Ladies don't waste your money on any of that stuff just come to Body University put in the work and you will stay fit, healthy and young!

Fantastic experience: Love, love, love these group classes. Francine is amazing and challenges everyone! My favorite is the Glute Isolation classes . Highly recommend any of them, you wont be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Where to start with Francine and Body U?! Francine is so warm and welcoming! If you haven’t exercised with weights in a while or at all she’s great at answering questions, providing modifications for injuries, and helping you become stronger. Being so approachable makes her group training sessions a butt kicker in all the good ways!!!

Fantastic experience: I feel honored to be a part of the Body University Team. Candis and Francine have helped bring my health and fitness to the next level. Candis has been an amazing coach! She keeps me accountable and challenges me in my fitness journey. She keeps me motivated with positive feedback consistently. She really knows her stuff when it comes to female bodies, especially nutrition. As a medical doctor, that was most important to me. She preaches self love, natural healthy habits, positivity, and clean bodybuilding. Francine has taught me how to be feminine and sexy. She’s given me confidence by perfecting my posing and stage presence. I highly recommend Body University for anyone looking for a mind/body transformation. Thank you ladies for believing in me! Stephanie Loe, MD

Fantastic experience: You guys rock! Without my amazing coaches at body university I wouldn’t have been able to take it to the next level!! As a bikini competitor, precise dieting and proper posing techniques are a MUST. With their help, I’ve really been able to master my posing routine and have really learned a lot about how much the human can transform when properly maintained. THANKS GUYS!!

Fantastic experience: Body University will make you HOT and beach ready! Whether you want to lose weight or if you have NPC ambitions, Candis, Francine and Jewelyn are there to take you to where you want to go with your health and fitness goals. I had a few friends both male and female that trained out of Body-U and successfully competed in NPC competitions that highly recommended them so I had to find out for myself. I started coming to Body University in Nov 2017 hoping to maybe one day compete on an NPC stage. Body They told me realistically they could have me on stage by March 2017. I signed up and they delivered in full and then some. My transformation as a result of Body University has done wonders for my confidence and my marriage. All my friends and family continue to compliment my results as well as constantly beg me for diet tips or training and I keep having to direct all the credit to Body University!

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I have made is joining Body University. Francine, Jason and Candis along with everyone else at BU have helped me evolve, grow, challenge and push myself harder than I ever believed I could. I honestly feel like it is my second home there. I have been able to take the time to focus on becoming stronger mentally and physically because they have such an open and welcoming environment no matter where you are at in your journey. But most importantly I have developed a better mindset towards health and fitness. When I started there I did personal training then moved on to group classes and the lifestyle program. From there I decided to compete and have fallen more in love with the whole lifestyle and process. The support and encouragement I have received has been above and beyond. They truly care about helping you reach your goals and reaching further to achieve bigger ones. I have constantly been pushing myself outside of my comfort zone since I started there. I never in a million years would have believed I could accomplish anything like what I have or the mental and physical transformation I have seen. Thank you for all that you do BU!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely LOVE Body University. You cannot get a better gym with quality staff and clientele. They have a space that is quality versus quantity. Every high end machine you can think of with excellent trainers and staff to help with any questions. A pet peeve I've always had of any gym is how dirty things are and how the trainers don't seem to care and this couldn't be further from the truth with BU. The gym is impeccably clean and trainers are the best of the best. Francine and Jason (the owners) are the nicest people who truly give their heart and soul for this gym and the people that come here. I am not doing fitness competitions but if I ever was interested, this is the place to be. HIGHLY recommend their group packages.

Fantastic experience: Body University is life changing. They taught me how to properly nourish my body, how to target and isolate my muscles for proper growth, and led me in a very successful first year of npc bikini competitions. The trainers truly care about each athlete as an individual and they are very health conscious. They helped me get in the best shape of my life. I not only gained muscles, and knowledge, but I gained confidence. I trust the staff at body university and I recommend all levels of health and fitness to join! They are always up to something new at the U!

Fantastic experience: Body University went from the "convenient gym down the street" to my 2nd home! The staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive of everyone; no matter what your goal is! I'm on my 5th prep with BU and every prep has been extremely different, this is no cookie cutter program.. Jason knows his stuff! Francine knows stage presence/posing like no other and turns this athletic tomboy into a tiny dancer! The trainers are amazing... Jeff leaves me dripping sweat every time and I get constant compliments on my muscle definition! My body could NOT have progressed the way it has the past 2 years without this amazing trio :) Long story short... from nutrition to training to posing to family -- BU has it all!

Fantastic experience: Jason and Francine are both highly professional and well educated in nutrition, contest prep, and personal training. They've helped me to be more consistent with my diet and have really dedicated their time to helping me achieve my goals.

Fantastic experience: Joining Body University has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. This gym is such an uplifting environment and the women are so empowering and inspiring. Everyone is supportive of each other and you feel like one big family. I have learned so much about what it takes physically and mentally to compete. Francine and Jason are always there for you to teach you about training and nutrition. Because of them I've found my passion and I can't wait to see where it takes me. If you are ever wanting to compete or simply change your fitness lifestyle BODYU is the place to go!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love Body U. They helped me achieve what I've been looking at achieve with my body for years in a couple of months! Francine and Jason are absolutely wonderful. They are so caring too! You definitely feel more like family than a client. All of the other trainers are equally as helpful and friendly. I came into BU with the intention of just giving bikini competitions a try - Just try it out once and then be done with it. But with family like them?.. The kind of motivation, encouragement and drive you get to surround yourself with over there? It is contagious! You'll want to go back. :)

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but positive things to say about body university! I have absolutely loved my experience here. Everyone is so sweet and helpful, and it's so motivating to see everyone working hard to achieve their personal goals. I did my personal training with Francine and enjoyed every bit of it. She's beautiful inside and out and genuinely cares about helping you achieve your goals. I love how honest she is with everything and is quick to answer any questions or doubts you might have and is super knowledgeable about everything. I also had a training session with Taylor and completely loved it, she knows how to work a girl out, and is super helpful and encouraging. I plan on working with Jason next and I have no doubt that he will also help me achieve my goals. Whatever your health and body goals are, Body University will help you achieve them! Everyone is experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly. Aside from that the gym itself is also very clean and organized. I highly recommend this place :)

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about Francine and Body University. I started in April with one-on-one training before working my way up to the group classes and eventually doing a 12-week contest prep and competed in my first show last weekend! Francine KNOWS HER STUFF. You want a perfect booty? Go see Francine. Seriously. The staff is super helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure you're maximizing your potential. I've lost 20lbs and gained two trophies with this team. If you're still on the fence about joining, this is your sign.

Fantastic experience: What an amazing group of people at Body University! The trainers truly love what they do and make you feel like family. The facility is clean and organized. The group sessions are small plus you get a lot done and the exercises are ever changing and challenging. I started competition rep the day after Christmas and Jason's meal plan kept me balanced from all the holiday food that was around me. He is knowledgeable and knows his macros; also a text message away in case of any questions. I definitely recommend Body University to anyone wanting a new change in their fitness lifestyle or anyone who is starting out and needs the extra push to stay accountable.

Fantastic experience: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. " At Body University the knowledge obtained by Jason and Francine is phenomenal. The classes with Francine (don't get me started) are absolutely AMAZING!!! The intensity is like no other. And at the end of every workout I'm dying with satisfaction. Jason's lifestyle program is so flexible and the meals are delicious and fun! I'm obsessed with Body University! Francine and Jason are truly motivational people.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about BU. The instructors are so knowledgeable and every movement they make you do is for a specific purpose. They make everyone feel comfortable, whether it is the first day of your fitness journey or the thousandth. The group classes often feel like one on one training with all the personal attention the instructor can give each client, since the class size is never more than four people. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a new gym-goer, these classes will challenge and change you. Bonus, you'll get all kinds of ideas to take with you to the gym when you feel like flying solo. PLUS association fees are super cheap and allow open access to the gym during operating hours. A perfect place for people looking for an alternative to the cardio focused group exercise that is so common these days. I haven't personally done competition prep with BU, but the clients I have seen complete prep here have all looked amazing. TL;DR: Amazing instructors, challenging and effective workouts, intimate environment that eliminates any fear of judgement the second you walk in the door. Go here.

Fantastic experience: 1 review 2/1/2017 I have been training on my own for the past 2-3 years with no results and became frustrated with myself and the gym. I have a friend who joined Body University and has done a few shows through their company. Jason is my nutritionist and is extremely helpful and on point with his advice through dieting. Francine is by far the most motivating trainer I have ever had. She does not make you feel out of place and instead helps you enjoy the experience whether it is your first time training or you 10th time doing so. Both Jason and Francine are amazing with what they do for you not just for the time being but for a life long change. I can express how much happier and satisfied I am with them and their help with dieting and fitness.

Fantastic experience: Since moving back to San Diego, I was skeptical in getting trainers due to them giving me a cookie cutter program. Until I came across Body University. Francine and Jason are awesome! When I first first met with them, I love how they are honest with you. I am currently enjoying my nutrition and training plan! Francine had worked my booty yesterday (my booty is HURTING as I'm typing!). Jason's nutrition program is awesome. I don't feel deprived. I am enjoying the process =) Looking forward to the rest of my journey with BU!

Fantastic experience: I have been a competitive athlete my entire life. From gymnastics, to springboard and platform diving, and most recently spending the past 8 years training day-in and day-out as a competitive CrossFitter. I have always been addicted to working out, and staying fit, but never truly focused on what my body looked like… That is until now. In November, I watched my friend compete in her first bikini show. I was amazed with how her body had changed and found out she had been training at Body University. Immediately I signed up to meet with Jason and Francine to get started. I started off as a lifestyle client to test the waters. Turns out my body started to transform. After a few months I changed gears and started prepping for a show. The outcome and transformation is amazing to see, and I can only thank Jason and Francine for being so awesome to work with. Jason kept me on track with my diet even when I had a few moments of panic, and Francine whipped my butt into shape…quite literally. I highly recommend Body University to anyone looking to compete, or simply just looking for something new.

Fantastic experience: Best gym and trainers in SD

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Body University for about a year and a half now and I couldn't be happier with my results. Jason and Francine really knew what they were doing when they opened this amazing establishment and hired their talented staff. Jason handled my first Nutrition prep while Steve focused on all physical training. Together they helped me achieve my first goal of being show ready by losing a total of 50lbs while building mucle at the same time. I'm now in my 3rd week of my second prep and have Ryan handling my Nutrition and training while also picking up sessions with Steve at the same time. Based on my previous knowledge and the expert experience of my trainers this time will be for the gold!!!

Fantastic experience: Body University is top notch when it comes to competing and living a healthy lifestyle. They have amazing services, a great facility, and a community that I'm excited to be a part of!

Fantastic experience: I came into this gym with zero experience in weight training or proper nutrition. I saw a friends results & was impressed on her discipline & transformation, that I wanted to try BU out. I thought working out on my own, "meal prepping" and giving myself "cheat meals" was working, but realizing I had no idea what I was doing Lol!! Past few wks I have learned so much, I'm just about done completing their Lifestyle Program & reached my goal within the first 2 months. The trainers are definitely there for you no matter what time of day. Francine & Ryan have helped me with weight training, and Jason's expertise & knowledge in nutrition has helped me so much. I feel every time I step into BU I learn something new. There really is no "quick" dieting. I'm learning that consistency & hard work to reach your goals is all on the individual & how far YOU want to push your body. I'm motivated to continue pushing my body & transforming with their help. "It is a shame for a Woman to grow old without ever seeing the strength and beauty of which her body is capable of!" Thank you BU!! Excited to grow!! :)

Fantastic experience: If you wanna get your body right for a competition or for life this where you come! Body University is more then any personal training, gym, or fitness center. This like family and they wanna see you win!! I've been with them since the beginning and they have always remained the same! Francine and Jason thank you for always being there, encouraging me, and helping me be the Best Fit n Sexy Nurse I can be! Love you both!

Fantastic experience: This isn't a regular gym, everyone here is a family. Everyone is super helpful.

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough good things about this gym and the staff! Whether you need fitness advice, life advice, or just some inspiration/motivation I can always find it here :)

Fantastic experience: Body University has been an amazing experience from the beginning; I have found a new family that is always there for support and inspiration throughout my fitness journey. I couldn't have picked a better team to be a part of. Not just because they know what they are doing and have been successful but because they really make you feel they truly care about you. Francine and Jason always willing to go that extra mile for us to succeed and feel a part of the family. Whether your fitness goal is to become a competitor, tone up, lose weight or gain muscles, Francine is the real deal. She is incredibly knowledgeable; she has a wonderful personality, and will push you beyond your mental and physical limits. There's no question that she knows exactly how to train you to get the most out of your body, mind and soul. If you are thinking about becoming a bikini or a figure competitor Francine will help you become more confident in presenting yourself and your physique at its best, and Jason can teach you exactly how to get your nutrition under control. What I like best is that he seems to really pay attention to the individual's needs and he tailors his program to what you can do, what you want to do, and how your body works.