Fathom CrossFit

I haven’t actually been to Fathom since Fall of last year, but I feel like the gym deserves credit nonetheless. I was always curious about what made so many people «drink the punch» aka live and die by crossfit. After my last deployment, I decided to hunt around the area for a gym that would be right for me. Thankfully, I stumbled upon Fathom and I knew it was the perfect spot for myself (class size, location, venue, etc.) immediately. I was introduced to Alec, the owner immediately which was new to me seeing as I’ve only been a part of globo gyms up to that point.
The staff and trainers are top notch! As with most gyms, you start off with introductory classes to gauge your current athletic level and introduce you to the basic movements that you will be using during the WODs. You will also get to do actual WODs at the end of each one so you get to implement these lessons in a low risk environment with the coach working with you the entire time. Aside from being very attentive, they are genuinely great people. I honestly cannot say enough good things about them and how warm and welcoming they are. They are definitely the warm, encouraging family you have been looking for.
The gym itself is very open and very clean. I haven’t been to many gyms, but I can say that Fathom has a great venue. The gym allows for plenty of air flow as the front is essentially wide open. There is plenty of floor space and room on the bars for smaller classes. For larger classes, they are very organized and cycle people through or group them up if it’s a group WOD. The equipment and venue are kept incredibly clean considering how much sweat and chalk there is after a WOD.
Bottom line is that I wouldn’t choose another gym in the San Diego area. After my schedule clears up and I have time after another deployment, I will definitely be returning without hesitation.

Thanks to this crossfit gym I have been able to become more active and realized that even me as a 12 year old can train hard. All the coaches are super nice and encourage me to stay strong and healthy.

Moved to the area about a year ago and began searching for a gym to call my home. Fathom was the 3^rd gym I was trying out and I wish it had been my first!
I can’t begin to describe how fantastic my experience was/​is with the gym. The staff is incredibly passionate about what they do, and deeply care about each athlete’s goals, progress, and performance.
The thing that really drew me into the gym was how inviting it was. I visited CF East Village and invictus with very mediocre results (if yours are different, great these are mine). My experience with CF East Village (now bear republic) when I was there, was that of 24hr fitness with too much chalk. No programming, group classes were poorly run and there wasn’t even enough equipment half the time. Invictus was similar except that with the fame/​success they have received from the CF games has made the experience as an average person a glorified tourist gym (walk in/​give money/​tag yourself at invictus /​get out). Walking into Fathom was a breath of fresh air. From the moment I walked in the door, the experience was that which drew me into my first CF gym before having to move. Incredibly friendly and inviting with the old school CF drive and experience that I think attracted most of us into the sport in the first place.
Definitely have to mention the facilities are fantastic! Especially after experiencing places where there was either not enough equipment or incredibly degraded equipment it was refreshing coming to gym that has top of the line equipment, HAS PARKING, and is CLEAN!
Alec (owner) has a vision and drive for what he sees/​wants the Fathom experience to be for each person that walks through the door, and after attending the gym for a little while now it is exciting for me as a customer to see that vision and success come to life.
Extra stats: I live downtown, gym is less then a mile away, with traffic takes me about 10ish minutes to get there by car/​20mins if taking light rail/​$ 4uber ride.
Clean/​excellent facilities/​friendly staff
Dropping in is painless!!!

Fathom Crossfit is an awesome box. Alec is a great and welcoming coach, and the group working attending the staff were also really friendly. I would recommend this gym for folks interested in starting Crossfit, or experienced fire breathers looking for a new PR. Alec also pays special attention to making sure you understand and learn the correct movements. This attention to technique will help you lift safely and more as you progress.

Went to a free trial class and owner Alec taught the class. He was really helpful and encouraging. I am a beginner with zero skills and his gym is really clean and inviting. I am totally new to this fitness and healthy lifestlye… But hey you have to start somewhere. right? I was really impress with the staff and how nice EVERYone is. The focus here is workout non stop but don’t give up… get it done effectively and efficiently. I was really impressed with his coaching and motivational style. I was not judge for being a newbie.
I will definitely be coming back for more classes. The staff, the members and how clean it was made this place inviting and not scary.

My favorite crossfit gym in SD. I love that everything is clean and there is a lot of upkeep. The style of the gym is very colorful and creative. Love the design on the back wall. Check out the website for the WOD

I was in San Diego for a few days and wanted to workout a couple times while in town. This gym is located about a 15 minute walk from the Convention Center area. I worked out twice during my stay. The gym is super clean and very nice! I was greeted by Alec upon my arrival and got a quick tour of the facility. The workouts were great! Hector was my favorite instructor, he made sure to make me feel welcome in the class and checked in on me during the workout. Several of the regular members introduced themselves and made me feel welcome. I would highly recommend Fathom CrossFit for regular member and especially out of town visitors.

Joined Fathom a few weeks ago and have nothing but great things to say. The staff and members are extremely welcoming and kind. The workouts are intense (in a good way) and the coaches and fellow crossfitters support you through the entire WOD. The box and equipment are well-​maintained too.

I have to say, when I first joined the gym a little over a year ago, I thought I was in pretty good shape. I had never joined a Crossfit gym before, but I worked out 5 days a week at a 24 Hr fitness, was a runner and thought Crossfit would just be a good supplement when I needed a change of pace from my normal workouts. To my surprise, I’ve abandoned my old, tired fitness routine and am now 100% devoted to being a crossfit athlete. Within just a few months I noticed how much stronger I was becoming and how much my form had improved for very basic lifts, like the squat and deadlift. The program that Coach Grant and Coach Alec have laid out has made it possible for me to become stronger than I’ve ever been. As a runner, I’ve already PR’d in several half marathons with less running training than I was doing before. My overall strength has sky rocketed, and I love that I’m constantly being pushed to grow and improve during every workout. All of the coaching staff truly goes above and beyond to help you. When I need tips, or extra support to improve in an area, they’ve always provided me with the guidance I need to reach my goals. Plus, as a group fitness instructor, I need workouts where I can just be told what to do and not have to worry about creating my own routines. The programming at Fathom has truly allowed me to become stronger, faster and healthier than I was before. I’m now looking forward to participating in my first crossfit competition and take my fitness to the next level.

Some coworkers and I decided to try working out together and found Fathom’s website that says $ 10 per drop in class for their Tuesday/​Thursday Lean and Mean Conditioning class. When I got there, the gal at the front desk told me, after a rather dismissive attitude, that drop in classes are $ 20 per person. I explained to her about the website, she checked and saw that it DOES say $ 10 but consulted with a guy there that said it’s supposed to be $ 20. I explained that I can only go to the gym maybe every other week and $ 10 per class was reasonable but that $ 20 was not. She wouldn’t budge DESPITE THE WEBSITE BACKING ME UP, but offered me an $ 80/​month membership. I was not offered the first free class as it states on their website, and I wasn’t offered even a one-​time $ 10 drop in class seeing as how it was their error. (I just now checked and the website still says $ 10 drop in for the Lean and Mean Conditioning). They preferred that I walk out of there than honor their online pricing and not even offering the free class. Their loss. There were several of us that were going to go. Now none of us will. And hopefully neither will you.

I did the free Saturday class. It was my first time trying crossfit. I really liked it. They went at my pace and the instruction is awesome. I will definitely become a member. The set up is big, clean, and lots of variety for different levels.

This place is fantastic! The gym is super neat, with great equipment. It is always clean, or been cleaned or just got cleaned. Their theme is amazing and is reflected all over the place. The people are friendly and motivated. Classes are fun and challenging. And did I mention the coaches are beautiful? YES!
From the moment I walked into this gym I did not have to look anywhere else. I have the most fun when I come here.
Good stuff!

Like the stars say, As good as it gets. I would give Fathom more stars if I could. What a great group of people who motivate you every day to push yourself to the next level. I have been going to Fathom for three months and have seen a significant increase in my strength and endurance. I recommend this gym to everyone I know who is looking for a new place to call home.

Fantastic crossfit gym.
I found Fathom when I was in town for a conference and looking for a gym to drop in to, and it’s an awesome place.
I dropped in twice — Sunday am open gym and a Tuesday-​morning wod. The coaches were great. Coach Hector showed me some super helpful new mobility exercises, and then kicked my butt for an hour.
I usually work out in New York City but travel a lot for business and have dropped in to 6 – 7 other crossfit gyms around (and outside of) the country. This is one of the best. Why?
— planned multi-​week strength cycles for the big movements
— well-​equipped facility that opens to the outside — and has flat benches :-o
— attentive, knowledgeable, energetic, fun coaches
— focus on mobility
— ass-​kicking wods. Don’t believe me? Go to Fathom’s website and look at the wod blog. They also do a strength session almost every day which not every gym does and which I think is integral to a crossfit workout.
Obviously, the gym made an impression on me in just the two workouts I was able to fit in.
Give it a shot, I bet you’ll feel the same.

I just wanted to provide an update to my review.
After completing one year at Fathom I can still say without reservation that this is a quality Crossfit box. The owners have kept their promise to keep class sizes to an appropriate number so they can continue to provide their members with a high level of direction. As the membership grew they accommodated their members by adding more classes rather than just packing more people into a class.
Alec and Grant have worked very hard to build an environment that is welcoming to all skill levels and demographics. Lastly they have also provided a real sense of community. I look forward to going every day to see my friends and put in some work.

Fathom is amazing. I have been to other Crossfit gyms over the past 5 years. and most of them I liked. But Fathom really spoke to me. The owners Grant and Alec are awesome, they care about the people that walk in their door and make sure they are taken care of. I joined from the opening and have seen this place grow with not only great people who love to be in this box, but also the coaches they hire. Grant, Alec, Ashley, Hector are all awesome and knowledgable. They accept what level you are at and embrace it. they will tailor the workouts for beginners to expert and support you in how far you want to push yourself.
They offer Foundation classes where they teach you all the movements before you even are allowed to start a regular class. This is IMPORTANT. most people go to Crossfit gyms and get pushed so hard that they injure themselves and never come back. This intro program makes you learn all the basic movements so you can do what ever workout they offer each day, and not get injured.
They offer tons of classes at different times including a Lean and Mean class that still is Crossfit based but without all the complex movements. This is a great class to start with and then move into the regular Classes. They also offer Crossfit for kids.
The members that workout here are also so great. Everyone is accepted whether you are a beginner or have been in Crossfit for years. They are genuine and want to support each other.
The space is super clean. it is in a new building in the barrio logan, which in my opinion is the up and coming area of san diego. there is plenty of parking and is easily accessible to the freeways.
You definitely need to check out this Crossfit Box. Ask for Grant or Alec and you will be taken care of!!!

If you’re reading this you are most likely either thinking about switching CrossFit gyms or joining a CrossFit gym for the first time. I started to Crossfit about 4 years ago at Crossfit East Village in downtown San Diego. At the time, CrossFit was just becoming popular and I found out about it merely by chance as I was passing by the gym one day. Before joining CrossFit I had a membership to 24 Hour Fitness that I barely used. I’ve always been someone who kept fairly fit but never was very regimented about my workout routine. I also never really had a steady workout buddy to train with, which for me has always helped out a lot. The thing I loved about Crossfit was that I didn’t have to worry about what what areas I should be working out that day, all the movements in the workout were clearly explained, you almost always had someone to workout with, and the trainers walked you through a warm up/​stretch and cool down/​stretch. That being said, there are a few important things you should look for with any gym you join:
1. Coaching! Honestly this is the number 1 thing you need to assess before joining a gym. There’s really no reason to join a Crossfit gym if they have a shitty coaching staff. This is where Fathom excels. Grant and Alec (owners of Fathom) are extremely passionate and knowledgeable and hold themselves to a very high standard. This is their business and they are there every day making sure you are receiving the best training possible.
2. Class times and open gym times. When first starting out or joining a new gym it’s important that you attend the classes to get acclimated and to also get a true feeling for the gym. Having open gym times is also important in case your schedule doesn’t permit going to a class. Fathom has a wide selection of class times and open gym.
3. The gym should be conveniently located. If it’s a pain to get to the gym it’s just one more reason not to go. This might not be the case for everyone but it is for me.
4. Price. Joining a CrossFIt gym isn’t cheap. You may find some gyms out there charging much less or much more than other gyms. When looking at price though you really have to figure out what you are getting. Not all gyms are the same… some offer more services than others, more experienced coaches, smaller class sizes, etc. Definitely consider cost when looking but understand that CrossFit gyms are not the same as your standard 24 Hour Fitness or Gold’s Gym. You should be getting personalized training and programming that fits your needs.
Honestly the only way to get to know a gym is to check it out in person. Many Crossfit gyms offer one free class a week for all skill levels. Fathom for example has one every Saturday at 10AM. Go in and see what a gym is like first hand to find out if it’s right for you.
When it comes to Fathom CrossFit you are going to find that you receive amazing coaching, top notch equipment, great people and an all around great experience. It’s definitely worth checking out!

Fathom Crossfit is by far one the BEST Crossfit Gyms out there!
I have had a chance to train at 4 different gyms throughout California and while all gyms have their pros and cons, Fathom has the most amazing balance with other incredible benefits!
Regardless if you are new to exercise/​crossfit, intermediate looking to just get in a good workout or an elite competitor looking to take your training to the next level, Fathom will cater to you. They have great programming that is scaleable for anyone, their coaches are extremely attentive and detail oriented with technique/​form, and the environment created by the members is beyond what I would expect in a gym.
I have seem my training improve greatly and my passion for the sport continues to thrive. This gym is truly the definition of family. Everyone is welcoming and supportive. Members attend events and competitions in numbers and show each and every member incredible support. I never expected to join a gym where I would see the members outside of training and I am happy to say that many of the coaches and members are now our close friends!
Here are some of the benefits of joining Fathom Crossfit:
— Effective Programming
— Great Coaching (knowledgeable, attentive, and hard working)
— VERY clean facility (You don’t always appreciate this until you attend a dirty gym)
— Constant changes to accommodate the member’s needs (ex. class times)
— Great equipment!
— Great amenities (showers, store to purchase food, drinks, gear and clothes!)
— Welcoming community!
— Crossfit, Mean & Lean Conditioning, Strength Training (many options for members!)
If you are looking to join a gym– just stop by to talk with the owners/​coaches and you’ll see how incredible this place is!

Not my first Crossfit gym but by far my favorite! I have grown more and hit way so many personal records at this gym in the short time I have been a member. The owners, Alec and Grant are always thinking of ways to improve the gym and are some of the most knowledgeable CrossFit coaches I’ve ever worked with. The gym is clean and all the gear is in great shape. Lastly the people! What I think sets Crossfit apart from everything else is the people you workout with and fathom has an awesome vibe. People are energetic, friendly and always welling to help. All and all this is an absolutely amazing CrossFit gym.

I had negative expectations about joining a cross fit gym. I thought they would have been arrogant and snooty. And expect way too much of beginners.
With that said. The minute I walked into the gym, I was welcomed with open arms! The staff are so friendly, they made me feel like family. I have definitely enjoyed being a member of this gym, and totally recommend this gym to anyone and everyone! If I could give them more than 5 stars i would!