Hillcrest Athletic Club / CrossFit^® Hillcrest

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a sign to join the HAC family - consider this it! Whether it is your first time exercising or you're a competitive athlete, this is the gym for you. The coaches are super supportive and knowledgeable. I have seen them work with everyone from older folks and people with injuries like me, to people who have never done CrossFit and athletes who compete, and everyone gets the same amazing training. Everyone who comes to the classes is so supportive and we all push each other during the workouts to dig deep and go hard. I always recommend folks come try out the free Saturday morning community workouts or do the test week. All CrossFit gyms are expensive, but this is one of the most affordable by far in San Diego. This is also the most intentionally LGBTQ+ friendly gym I have ever been to! Super grateful for this gym and the coaches and I can't wait to see where I'm at another year from now.

Fantastic experience: What an amazing experiences. The coaches are phenomenal and I have seen so much improvement in 2 months. Worth the price. If you're serious about fitness, check this place out.

Fantastic experience: One of the best CrossFit boxes I’ve ever attended, what a fantastic place. Coaches are friendly, members are welcoming and the programming is great. HAC is a place that fosters an inclusive environment welcoming of all people wherever they are in their fitness journey.

Fantastic experience: Don't let the few negative reviews sway you... I love this gym! I have never done CrossFit before and had the fitness level of someone who went through a 5+ year pandemic however, I wanted to challenge my overweight, middle-aged hiney. They provide adaptations to the workouts so, if it's your first time or your 1,001st time, you get a challenge tailored to your fitness level. I also enjoy the non-CrossFit classes they offer and the other perks associated with the monthly membership. It's like the "Cheers" environment, but instead of getting to know you over booze, they get to know you over moves. HAC is friendly and supportive from the coaches and members alike. So happy to have found a home and community here.

Fantastic experience: I joined Hillcrest Athletic Club at the beginning of October 2020 and I have been so happy with my fitness journey! The coaching staff is very welcoming and informative. The programming is a good mix of lifting (weight and Olympic) and cardio, which I especially love so I don’t have to take a day off to do cardio on my own. There is always some extra challenge going on for extracurricular improvement (ie. weekly pull up accessory work, rowing) which is a fun way to feel more involved in the gym. And most importantly the covid precautions they take at this gym make me feel very safe when working out. There are class caps to keep the number of bodies down as well as increased cleaning (plenty of rags and simple green to go around). I especially like the two giant glass garage doors that essentially open one side of the entire gym to open air. Since recently SD moved back into the purple tier, they have moved the classes outside (which is covered and lit) and the staff has not missed a beat— the workouts are still varied and competitive, and everyone is still in high spirits. Overall I really like the culture of the gym and the open communication the gym owner Mike has with his members. Come try out HAC! You won’t regret it!