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  • Evie S.

    Evie S.

    I’ve always been pretty athletic but there have been times in my life when I fall off track. Working with Dave and The Grinder was a game changer. Not only did I get in great shape, I learned how to truly work out and eat properly. I pushed myself hard every day because it was…

  • Alec C.

    Alec C.

  • Philip N.

    I’ve been going to this gym since my old one closed during the shutdowns and I’m so glad I found it! This place IS MY CHURCH. If you lift or wish to train to compete, look no further, this is THE PLACE. Grinder Gym has free weights, free bars, aerobic equipment, weight machines, cardio machines,…

  • Jason J.

    I did the Rack Program last year and went from 17.75% body fat down to 8.5% body fat! The best part about Dave’s Bootcamp is you feel and look 10 years younger! From the diet, workouts, and his drill Sergeant texting ” WHERE ARE YOU”! Don’t worry you will get in shape!

  • Cindy H.

    The Grinder has just relocated to a  new location off Morena Blvd.  I’ve been going to Grinder for about 2 years and I doubt I’ll ever stop going.  Dave, Mike, and Andy are amazing trainers that know how to motivate, train and assist in getting the results you’ve always wanted.  Just like any other Bootcamp…

  • Andy G.

    Andy G.

  • Becky O.

    Becky O.

  • Sean C.

    Grinder Gym is the Mecca of the Fitness scene in San Diego. More so, Dave – the owner of Grinder Gym is the most humble, knowledgeable, greatest half teddy bear/ half -Beast of man you will ever meet. I have been a Professional Trainer for 15 years now and I still go over to grinder…

  • 3 Stage Nutritional Strategy

    3 Stage Nutritional Strategy

    Embarking on a journey to improve your nutrition can feel overwhelming, but by breaking it down into manageable stages, you can create lasting, positive changes. This three-stage approach begins with taking an honest look at your current eating habits, making gradual and sustainable food swaps, and finally, monitoring how these changes impact your energy levels…

  • Foods and Supplements That Lower LDL Cholesterol

    Exercise daily and eat healthily! Only what type of foods and possibly supplements can be taken to target “bad” cholesterol, LDL-low density lipoproteins? For starters to lower LDL Cholesterol levels it’s important to have a diet that includes a variety of foods that provide soluble fiber. Here are many of the foods that contain a…

  • Dynamic Warm-Up: A Guide to Preparing Your Body for Exercise

    Warming up before exercise is essential, but not all warm-ups are created equal. A dynamic warm-up, in particular, is an advanced form of preparation that combines active movement and stretching to ready your body for the demands of your workout. Unlike static stretching, where you hold a stretch for a prolonged period, a dynamic warm-up…

  • Foods That Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure

    Many of these foods are part of the Grinder Gym 3 Phase Meal Plan or can easily be added or exchanged for similar foods with negligible differences in calories.