There’s no lack of beautiful people in San Diego, but these flawless locals don’t secure their hot svelte figures by lying on the beach all day.
To maintain a slim physique, beautiful skin and toned abs, San Diegans have a smorgasbord of dieticians, fitness centers and wellness spas to help preserve their bangin’ bodies.
Discover the top ten diet and nutrition resources in San Diego.
Pacific Athletic Club – Carmel Valley
Tucked away in the pristine Carmel Valley, the club offers a 13,000 square foot fitness center, yoga and Pilates studios, outdoor tennis courts, basketball courts, three swimming pools, physical therapy, a children’s center, café and boutique, among other luxurious amenities. The on-site, full-service Sanctuary Spa is also at your beckon call for body treatments, massage, nail and skin care and waxing services. pacsandiego.com (pictured)
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – La Jolla
Although the Spa at Estancia has topped a number of our top ten lists, the landmark also partners with the Scripps Center for Executive Health. Patrons can take advantage of state-of-the-art technology to aid in diagnoses, early detection and prevention from disease; expert guidance for a personal diet and exercise regimen; the Scripps WholePerson Examination; among others.
Holistic Nutrition with Christa Orecchio – Encinitas
Christa Orecchio is a certified clinical nutritionist, holistic health counselor and registered yoga instructor who has also created The Whole Journey Program, which provides counseling to those concerned with natural weight loss, craving elimination, increased energy and mental clarity, digestive wellness, emotional eating, lower stress living and detoxification. thewholejourney.net (pictured)
Gaia Day Spa – La Jolla
Located in the heart of the Village, Gaia is a touchstone not only for therapeutic massage, facials and waxing, but also offers treatments to improve your body’s wellness. The Banya experience begins in a private sauna with herbal steams, massage, eucalyptus leaf massage technique and a honey mango skin treatment, proven to improve your metabolic and immune system. Discover Gaia.
Alecia Routt Registered Dietician – La Jolla
From within her offices inside Rejúve Med Spa & Wellness Center, Alecia Routt offers her expertise in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure lowering, kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, ways to reduce the risk for cancer and health nutrition analysis.
US Crossfit – Encinitas
Crossfit incorporates cutting edge fitness and martial arts with pull-up systems, gymnastics, rowing machines, kettle bells and Olympic bumper plates to create the ultimate in hard core fitness. They focus on functional fitness with constantly-varied, functional movements done with high intensity. uscrossfit.com
Fit Athletic Club – East Village
Fit was specifically designed for the young urban professional and there’s definitely no void of attractive members. Fit is also one of only three centers to offer the KINESIS training system, which replicates the movements and exercises in three different planes of movement at the same time. Go in for a work out on their high tech equipment or an intense group exercise class and linger for a few moments to take in the tan and toned bodies at the pool and hot tub. Discover FIT Athletic Club.
Throwdown Elite Training Center – Point Loma
There’s never a lack of new things to try at Throwdown. With more than 120 classes a week, a juice bar and internet café, many members can spend hours at the center each week. Check out their kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Crossfit, wrestling, MMA, abdominal conditioning, cage fighting, Yoga and classes especially designed for kids. throwdownsandiego.com
J.L. Body Conditioning Inc. – Del Mar
Julian Littleford uses his experience in dance and Pilates to offer treatment of chronic pain and injury and improved mental and physical well being. He’s worked with the Padres, Cirque du Soleil and fitness professionals across the nation and now offers Pilates and Thai massage in his private studio in downtown Del Mar. jlbodyconditioning.com (pictured below)
Bootcamp 619 – San Diego
Self-proclaimed as San Diego’s original fitness boot camp instructor and the only trainer with military physical conditioning experience, Chris Keith teaches high intensity workouts to improve your endurance. Chris offers camps at some of the best locations for outdoor workouts: Mission Bay Park, Cowles Mountain, Convention Center and La Jolla shores. bootcamp619.com
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