Evolve Fusion Fitness

Love this gym. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable about spin and gravity classes. Atmosphere is great, fellow members are awesome. Only limitation (hence the 4 stars) is that classes sometimes fill (so book in advance!) and class schedule can be a little limiting (last class is at 530 or 630 most weekdays and 11 on weekends).

I had taken a long break from working out and decided to try this place in my neighborhood. They were so welcoming and helpful that I just couldn’t help coming back week after week. All the instructors are super — I love this place!

I have an unlimited membership at Evolve and regularly take 5 classes a week. The studio is charming and the clientele is fun and friendly. There are a variety of classes and instructors (the ones I’ve tried: Fred, Megan, Victoria, Kristin, Angel– all great) so the workouts each week are varied. Having been a runner my whole life, I appreciate the opportunity for a high-​intensity workout with low negative impact on joints/​knees etc. The gravity classes are challenging and good for muscle contouring– some similarities to reformer/​Pilates. Always leave class feeling like I’ve gotten a good workout!

I really enjoy the intensity of the workouts. The instructors are great at making sure that everyone is getting what they need. I once brought a friend that struggled with the workout. She was left feeling empowered and welcome to come back.

Took my first class at Evolve yesterday. The studio is pretty small, one room with gravity machines and one with bikes. I took a ride class with a circuit for butts and guts. They use Keiser bikes which are a little bit different than the bikes gyms typically use for cycle classes. The overall intensity of the cycle portion was a little lower than what I typically look for in a cycle class, but the instructor was friendly and clearly very knowledgeable. Id be more interested in checking out a gravity class than using this studio for spin again, but overall a very nice experience and studio!

Evolve has wonderful trainers and started out for us on the right track but it’s financial method of doing business leaves me wondering if they understand the fundementals of business. The prices were raised a few months ago without warning this caused a noticeable drop in enrollment afterwards which is not Customer friendly protocol. There are many exercise options out there but unfortunately this will no longer be one of them for me.

I used to love this place. It was close to home and was a fun and easy place to exercise. However I think this place has got greedier and greedier — they used to charge $ 12 a class but now a deal is $ 14. Seriously — offering you a special offer of $ 2 more than their original price!!! They also raised the prices without telling you. Would recommend if you have money to burn — me I’m going to stick with my personal trainer. It is cheaper…
Update: I was offered a complimentary class which I won’t be taking. The hike in price would make sense as the new owners purchased it in April and that’s when the prices started to increase. To be fair the new owner did get new machines but what that place really needs is good air conditioning. You can hardly breathe in there during the summer. I wish them the best but they are crazy if they think $ 16 bucks for a class with 12 other people in the sweating heat is competitive.

Another great location of a fantastic gym! I usually frequent Carlsbad since I’m a North County girl but this was great as well. Had a great class with Kristin!

Evolve was my first attempt at spin classes & I love it. Classes are full spin or variations of spin & strength training on a machine that reminds me of a Pilates reformer. I took a break from going there when their prices were higher, but now they seem to have promotions and/​or lower class rates. So I’m getting back on track there. A lot of the clients in class look very fit & strong, which is also a testament to their good work. They push me to work really hard in class, and I always feel great afterwards. I enjoy the motivational magnets on the machines. The instructors are great — I really like Tabitha’s classes and Gwen is back doing an endurance ride class.

Evolve is RAD! They have recently lowered their prices even more. The instructors are helpful and encouraging. ESPECIALLY ANGEL! She is the best best best!

I have been coming to evolve for three years & love it! I have evolved through pregnancy, during and after a serious injury & I cannot say enough about the amazing trainers who challenge me at every class/​suggest modifications if needed & truly are passionate about their work.

I have been to at least five different gyms/​bootcamps in the San Diego area in the last year. This is BY FAR the best workout I have come across. This is a great gym if you want to see results like toned arms, a tight stomach, and a great lifted butt! I love being able to get my cardio in with cycling followed by some great strength training.
I have been going for about a month and have encountered multiple instructors. Each has been great and has offered a great workout. This is the first time I have EVER had toned arms. I am normally very scrawny, but now you can see muscle definition when I wear my tank tops. (Not bulky, just toned)

I am hesitant to write this review because I don’t want this wonderful gym to get too popular to get into classes! This little studio, nestled in the adorable Mission Hills neighborhood, is a haven for tight and toned bodies. The patrons range in age from late teens to early 70s an all look amazing.
I found the studio through a groupon a year ago and haven’t looked back. When I got a hamstring injury last year training for the marathon I knew I needed to find some way to stay in shape. The ladies of evolve kicked my behind and helped me stay in good enough shape to qualify for The Boston marathon.
I have never had a bad class at Evolve and I always come out sweaty and exhausted. You will not be disappointed at Evolve!

Looking for a Cardio + Weight work out? Look no further — this place is IT. I signed up originally last year to lose weight and tone up for my wedding… and thank you Evolve, as I fit into my dress perfectly! Now, I’m back — looking to get back down to my wedding weight and each class is exhausting, but the best workout ever! Give it a try, they have great deals and you won’t be sorry! Well, you might be a little sorry, but a couple sore muscles are good for you!

I was excited about this boutique fitness concept and was looking forward to giving it a try. I had 8 classes to figure out whether or not I wanted to make Evolve a part of my regular fitness routine. Here are the pros:
* Nice location, clean little facility
* Creative mix of programs and equipment.
* As far as I know, they are the only personal training-​fitness related facility that uses the Gravity system, which I am a fan of.
* Most of the instructors are qualified and friendly.
I tried about 6 different classes– a mix of their offerings.
It only takes one bad experience to ruin things, and that is what happened to me. I should mention that I am myself an indoor cycling instructor, certified personal trainer, registered yoga teacher, etc. and I also work for a fitness association that specializes in education for fitness professionals. I say this to admit that I do have very high standards.
This incident happened a few months ago. I haven’t been able to let it go and return.
You have to sign up for classes and if you don’t make it, you forfeit your money. Fine. That makes a lot of sense and it’s good business. You have to keep track of that. If you do not show up 10 minutes ahead of time you could forfeit your seat. Again, that makes sense. What happened this particular morning does not make good business sense, however (and it did not happen to me!).
First of all, the particular instructor teaching that morning is young, inexperienced and has the personality of a grumpy piece of wadded up paper. Strike one. I had already decided to avoid her indoor cycling classes. There are 8 bikes, I think, and there were only *3* of us. Three people. Just as we started the class a woman came to the front door, which we can all see. The instructor completely ignored her. We had just started and there were plenty of bikes. To hell with the stupid policy. The woman was there and it should have been a non-​issue. The instructor didn’t even get off her bike and explain to the lady that she had missed her window of opportunity by a minute or two.
The woman stood there for about 5 minutes while we warmed up. It just felt wrong. I know the «rule» is there for a reason, but I also think there needs to be some wiggle room when there are plenty of seats and no danger of interrupting the flow.
Bottom line: I knew I didn’t want to be that woman locked out. People have lives with children, sick parents and all kinds of challenges. They work out to help them deal with the stress caused by these issues. Have a policy in place that protects your business, but also have a heart! That woman was literally late by one minute maybe. I don’t want to work out at an establishment where I don’t feel welcome. That, combined with that instructor’s negative attitude, is enough to thoroughly disappoint me. I can’t recommend Evolve to any of my friends.
If management is so hard-​core about this policy, the least she could have done is acknowledge the woman at the door. Very unprofessional.

I’ve been to 8 classes at Evolve and so far, I love it!
It’s nestled on a cute little street in Mission Hills. There’s a parking lot next door (I’m not sure if we’re allowed to use it), but so far, I’ve never had any problems finding street parking. The space is airy and open. They have 9 gravity machines, which are similar to pilates machines. They also have 9 bikes, as well as free weights, medicine balls, big exercise balls, pilates rings, and a bunch of other exercise equipment that I can’t remember. They offer a lot of classes, from spin only, to spin and gravity, to circuit training. I’m the kind of person that gets bored easily with exercise so it’s a must that they have multiple types of classes. The classes are small (usually 9, but a couple of classes can have 12) and the prices are extremely reasonable which I feel gives a great blend of personal attention without breaking the bank. In other similar small studios, I’ve found that the prices are almost as much as personal training sessions which is hard to justify investing in. I’ve been really impressed with the instructors… they’ve been nice and accommodating and patient as I navigate the gravity machine as a newbie.
I only have one minor complaint, and that is I wish they had more classes (especially on the weekend). I have a busy schedule and it would be nice to have more options especially when the one class I can make it to is full. I expect that as their business grows, they will add more class times to the schedule.

You’ll sweat… count on it!
Evolve is a great studio that has a variety of classes for all types of workouts. From spin-​only endurance rides to Pilates-​type Gravity classes, you’ll find a class that meets your needs and challenges you. I was challenged to try Evolve two years ago, because I was convinced spin was not for me. Two years later, I’m happy to report I was wrong. Evolve instructors create fun, entertaining classes that are challenging and keep you sweating the whole time. I consider myself to be pretty fit, and work out 5 or 6 times a week, and I can’t imagine Evolve not being a part of my regimen.
If you haven’t tried Evolve yet, give it a go… you won’t regret it and you’ll definitely be back!

Best return on your sweat investment!
Evolve delivers kick-​ass workouts each and every class. All the instructors are world class and ensure your form and technique is always spot on and that you are getting the most out of every drop of sweat. The studio is full of inspiring quotes to help keep you motivated too. With tons of of different class formats, including Spin, Gravity and all kinds of crazy combos, my body is constantly challenged and I never get bored. I lost weight after only the first month intro special. I am totally hooked and considering the small class sizes, I probably shouldn’t share this Mission Hills gem, but it’s too good not to!

I recently relocated to SD from the East Coast so perhaps my perception of fitness classes, spin in particular, is skewed by that but I was totally underwhelmed by the first class I attended at Evolve.
1.) Spin here is in an open space at the back of the small building, it is brightly lit and faces a wall of even more brightly lit mirrors. I’ve always attended spin classes that were in a designated room, usually a dark room that used black lights (or whatever it is that makes white sneakers glow). So you either stare at eachother or yourself the entire class
2.) (I should note, I don’t know if this was particular to my instructor) the class was really, really, really, mundane. We performed the exact same routine for the entire 60 minutes just increasing the resistance. The teacher didn’t seem to notice that clearly, NO ONE in the room was hitting her target RPMs as we got to the heavier inclines. The best comparison I can draw is to running on a treadmill for 60 minutes staring at a wall, if like me, you hate treadmills.
3.) It is really expensive for a single class ($ 22+). I don’t think this is unique to Evolve, just San Diego studios in general. For instance, at my gym on the East Coast unlimited spin was included with membership ($ 39/​mo) and a drop in for non-​members was $ 10. I really have trouble believing this class is worth even close to $ 22 and suspect the fact that the gym is so, so, small (only 8 or so bikes) drives up their prices significantly.
I doubt I would ever go back, even to try another instructor. Since the cost is pretty similar across SD gyms I’m more likely to try another before coming back.
*Update 5÷23÷12: In response to my review the owners of Evolve contacted me and kindly offered 2 free compensatory classes. This was quite kind and though I likely won’t take them up on it (I’d feel waaayyy too awkward now), just an fyi management is responsive and very friendly.

I found Evolve through Groupon, and at first I loved it. Pros: good variety of classes at various times throughout the day, good instructors and a mix of spin and gravity makes the workout go by very quickly. Cons: studio tends to get very hot and stuffy, rules are way too restrictive for changing or dropping a class — I’ve worked out at many other studios and theirs is by far the least flexible.
I found another studio that offers spin and gravity near my house w/​a much more flexible schedule and have been enjoying it ever since.