Working out Has Never Looked so Good

Written By: Keri Bridgwater
Photography Provided By: AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club San Diego Gym

For fitness lovers and newbies alike who want to work out in a seriously gorgeous environment, AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club will make those tri-weekly training sessions something to look forward to. Spread across four floors, the sleek downtown space boasts a rooftop pool, first-class instructors and luxury changing rooms. Gym equipment is top-of-the-line, the decor modern-chic, and towels extra-fluffy. Did we mention the full-service luxury spa and daily group exercise classes?

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Live Your Best Healthy Life

Level 1—Welcome to Wellness

Members enjoy exclusive key card access to the reception lobby—either via The Westgate Hotel courtyard or Broadway—which also doubles as a retail space for apparel and accessories. With two dedicated weight studios located here, level one is where the hard work happens. Kitted out with IRONGRIP free weights and Technogym plate-loaded, strength-training machines respectively, each room gives members a discreet space (with just the right number of mirrors) to perfect those deadlifts, squats and chest flyes, either solo or with guidance from one of AquaVie’s six in-house personal trainers.

Native Knowledge: Members can avoid the crowds and get their workouts in during quieter times. These usually run mid-morning between 9:30-11:30 a.m., and again in the evening around 7:30-8:30 p.m.

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Luxury Locker Rooms

Level 2—Sauna, Steam & Shower in Style

Follow the impressive three-story waterfall upstairs to AquaVie’s luxury locker rooms where refreshing areas and vanity stations were designed with seriously special post-workout pampering in mind. Expect to be greeted by inset TVs, perfectly rolled towels, private glass-enclosed showers and high-end AquaVie branded products, including shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. Post-session hair frizz won’t be an issue either thanks to the full-length mirrors and in-house styling tools. Both male and female locker rooms each feature a steam room and large dry sauna for the ultimate post-gym muscle relaxation and recovery.

Native Knowledge: Level three membership privileges include a private locker with laundry service (because who really wants to drag sweaty clothes around all day?!) and up to three hours of valet parking.

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Five Star Fitness Center + Spa

Level 3—Total Mind & Body Workout

Clean, spacious and contemporary—think handsome wood and glass room dividers that double as the towel, foam roller and mat stations—the fitness center has a wide selection of free weights and state-of-the-art cardio machines to tailor those circuit-training sessions. The group exercise rooms hold a wide selection of classes too, including mat Pilates, power pump and barre. Members love the 30-minute ‘blast core’ during lunchtime or getting Zen with yin yoga and mindful meditation. Level three is also home to the AquaVie Spa which offers a range of luxe-yet-holistic services from massages to wraps. The Hydrafacial with NuFace Lifting Treatment enhancement is a must-try. Chill out pre or post-appointment in the relaxation lounge or shop for skincare—the spa exclusively stocks product lines from SkinCeuticals and Emminence.

Native Knowledge: Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with any nail service during the Weekday Spa Happy Hours (Monday through Thursday, 4- 6 p.m.) For a perfect mid-day pick-me-up, try the 50-minute facial and massage Executive Lunch Special (Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Rooftop Pool Game: Strong

Level 4—Swim, Train, Run or Relax

Whether you’re more lounge lizard than focused lane swimmer, nothing beats a rooftop pool with stellar downtown views. AquaVie’s lap offering is heated to a perfect 81 degrees Farenheit year-round and hosts a masters swim class every Monday evening. In addition to a TRX frame and spin classes, there are three private fitness studios up here too, while runners can throw in some interval sprints on the cushioned one-tenth mile track. Rooftop R&R is also encouraged—members often kick back in one of the stylish lounge areas and use the house phone to order poolside “room service” from The Westgate Hotel next door.

Native Knowledge: Practice those sun salutations and say “Namaste” every Saturday with AquaVie  during their weekly Yoga & Mimosas special. Members can enjoy an invigorating 60-minute Vinyasa class on the rooftop deck followed by a well-deserved cocktail. Non-members are welcome too ($20 fee applies).

Where Do I Sign Up?

Because nothing boosts fitness motivation like a five-star gym membership. Month-to-month options start at $125 with perks including a 50-minute intro PT session and reduced rate valet parking. The Spa Membership ($109) is available as an add-on or standalone option with privileges including one monthly 50-minute massage or facial and access to facilities, including the pool, on the day of each scheduled service.

AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club
234 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619.557.3663