9Round Fitness - San Diego, CA - Friars Rd.

Murphy's Law Applied to Fitness: A Disappointing Experience at 9Round

I'm usually not one to write reviews, but my experience at 9Round Fitness on Friars Road in San Diego was a perfect storm of incompetence. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was just another number, not a person looking for a meaningful workout experience. The Champion Trainer seemed more interested in their phone than in helping me with the exercises, and the 'carefully crafted member experience' they boast about was nowhere to be found. The TLE system, which I was excited to try, felt disjointed and lacking in real challenge or progression. What really sealed the deal for me, though, was the absolute lack of flexibility in their scheduling. No class times might sound convenient, but in reality, it meant I had to wait for what felt like an eternity for a spot to open up, only to be rushed through the workout without any real attention or guidance. For a gym that promises so much, 9Round Fitness fell spectacularly short. Maybe it's just me, but I expect more from a place that claims to make me stronger 'physically and mentally.' All I got was frustration and a lighter wallet. The 9RoundNOW app, which I thought might offer some redemption, was cluttered and difficult to navigate, with too much repetition in the workouts. Overall, my time at 9Round Fitness was a disappointment, and I would caution anyone looking for a serious, supportive workout environment to look elsewhere. Even the usually lauded semi-private instruction and personal training sessions seemed like an afterthought, tacked on to justify higher prices rather than genuinely enhance the member experience. In the end, it felt like just another gym trying to make a quick buck off the latest fitness trends without putting in the effort to actually care for its members.