Hillcrest Athletic Club

Motivation for healthy eating on the decline? Don’t sweat it, the @HillcrestAthleticClub is here to help! Our 8th Annual 5-week New Year Fitness and Nutrition Challenge kicks off Sunday, 1/10/2021. Here’s what you get for your $199 entrance fee: Gym membership for the challenge duration - outdoor workouts until they let us move back indoors Expert nutritional guidance focused on fat burning and lean muscle gain Support group of dedicated individuals all focused... on achieving the same goals 30-minute individual nutrition consult $75 refund if you complete the Challenge A year from now you’ll wish you had started TODAY. Check out the details on our Nutrition website - you can sign up directly from there! #HACStrong #hillcrest #nutritionchallenge See more

The best time to start a fitness program? 5 years ago! The second best time? NOW! For just $25, we offer a trial week of classes for folks that are ready to take the plunge and transform their lives. Come experience our top-notch coaching, our professional programming, and our tight-knit community. Why wait another 5 years and wish you had started now? Open for outdoor classes, see our website for COVID guidelines. #sandiegofitness #hillcrest #HACStrong

What are YOU doing tomorrow morning at 1045? Come join us for a FREE #community #workout OUTDOORS and build some strength with some high intensity, constantly varied, functional movement! Meet our community, learn from our top-notch coaches, kick your weekend off right - all while maintaining appropriate physical distance. Get started on your health and fitness journey this weekend - and don’t forget your mask. _________________________________________________________________ #sandiegofitness #hillcrest #HACStrong #hillcrestathleticclub

Part three of Meet Coach Crystal! 1. What advice would you give a new member trying Hillcrest Athletic Club for the first time, and/or has not exercised in a while? I was once was where you are. When I was started CrossFit in 2010 I was the unhealthiest I had ever been in my life. #1 Prioritize QUALITY movement over INTENSITY #2 More weight or doing the entire workout is unnecessary when your movement needs more loving on and practice. #3 Give yourself grace when you are th...e last one done finishing a workout, or when you can’t do a certain movement. This is YOUR fitness journey, not the person next to ya ;) 2. What advice would you give to someone who has a "cheat day and is struggling to get back on track? Know that setbacks are a sign that you are on the right path towards greatness! #1 Give yourself some grace. #2 Hire a coach to check in on you or be apart of a group to hold accountability for one another. #3 Accept that there will be lots of ups and downs with nutrition and fitness. #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach

Meet Coach Crystal part two! 1. How long have you been coaching for? Since 2012 CERTS-Crossfit Level 2, NASM-CPT, and USAW. I currently working on getting my CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist) & hopefully my Crossfit Level 3 in 2021. 2. What is your profession outside of Hillcrest Athletic Club? ... My wife, Dawn and I run a High-Performance mental training site- Driven Mind Training! Check us out on the IG @drivenmindtraining 3. What is one of the biggest challenges you’ve overcome? Personally- Oh gosh, I feel like every year there is some kind of pain and growth happening- that’s life. But there is one moment that comes to mind. COMING OUT. DAMN,that was painful and liberating. I still struggle with the hurt I went through. But God shows Herself each day and reminds me that I am Her beautiful creation and I am loved- like we all are. Professionally- Being a female coach, comes with it’s obstacles. BUT, I KNOW how much value, education, expertise and PASSION I deliver to all my clients and classes. I F*CKING BRING it to the table :) So if someone chooses to ignore my coaching- that’s on them. #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Meet Coach Dave part three! 1. What advice would you give a new member trying Hillcrest Athletic Club for the first time, and/or has not exercised in a while? Take advantage of all the knowledge at your gym. Ask a lot of questions, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. 1. What advice would you give to someone who has a "cheat day and is struggling to get back on track? Be flexible with your diet so that you can develop a better relationship with food. Nutrition CAN be comp...licated BUT it doesn’t always have to be. #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Part Two of meeting Coach David! He’s very taciturn. 1. How long have you been coaching for? Long enough. 2. What is your profession outside of Hillcrest Athletic Club? I’m a full-time coach... #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Our fourth coach in the queue: Coach David! 1. Where are you from? From San Diego 2. What do you do for fun? I like gaming and hanging out with friends.... #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

OPEN TO ALL!! Interested in joining or have questions? DM us or @coach.vanessa12 !! Yoga: Please reserve your spot on WODHopper or here! ( http://www.hillcrestathleticclub.com/schedule/ ) This is a donation-based class, and any amount is greatly appreciated. Suggested donation: $10. All proceeds will go directly to Barbells for Boobs for early detection resources and health services post-prognosis.... Massages: Please make a reservation on the sign up sheet (Google Xcel, DM for link). Suggested donation: $20 for 15 minutes. All proceeds will go directly to Barbells for Boobs for early detection resources and health services post-prognosis. Raffle!!! All donors will receive an entry to a raffle to win a one-hour massage with Massage Therapist, Ana C., Of @pacificmassage , AND a private coaching session with Vanessa! Other ways to Support: Purchase a specially crafted mask made by Frank and his mom! $20/mask 100% of the profits go to the fundraiser! Donate directly: https://give.barbellsforboobs.org/fundraiser/coachvanessa Spread the word! @barbellsforboobs #FuckCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #Fundraising #Yoga #Massage #Masks @hillcrestathleticclub @yogi_yakob @yogamoeflow @pacificmassage @frank_sannic @crystal_denise20 @patel_shayecf @girthquake81 @danito40 @dez519 @princecoolaid

Last in our meet your coach series: Coach Dez! 1. What is your favorite food/junk food? Tacos! 2. Favorite lift or exercise? Back squats!... 3. Favorite movie/TV show? Does football count? CrossFit documentaries. #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Part three of meeting Coach Dez! 1. What advice would you give a new member trying Hillcrest Athletic Club for the first time, and/or has not exercised in a while? Everyone starts as a beginner, even the coaches. Persistency and consistency. 2. What advice would you give to someone who has a "cheat day and is struggling to get back on track? Youre only one meal away from being back on track. ... #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Part two of Meet Coach Dez! 1. How long have you been coaching for? CrossFit - Since Feb. Physical fitness - my entire career in the Navy. 2. What is your profession outside of Hillcrest Athletic Club? Active Duty Navy (12 years). GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!... 3. What is one of the biggest challenges you’ve overcome? CrossFit has been a HUGE part of my life the past 7 years. I trained hard, ate healthy, and took care of my body. Despite that, in Dec 2019 I underwent open heart surgery replacing a valve due to a rare heart disease. I had to learn to re walk, I couldnt train for 6 months, but i kept a good attitude and now, fitter than ever. All things pass. #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Want to get back to working out, but not ready for group classes? Try out our private coaching! Whether to increase your performance, or work on improving your overall health, we have a clean facility with qualified and experienced coaches! @patel_shayecf @girthquake81 @dez519 @princecoolaid... @danito40 @a_sntna @crystal_denise20 @coach.vanessa12 #HACStrong #PersonalTraining #Lift #StrengthAndConditioning #Health #Fitness #Coach

Our Free Community Workout is every Saturday morning at 10:45 am. Get started on your health and fitness journey this weekend! Come work out with us - safely! We have room indoors for up to 16 athletes with appropriate physical distancing. Look forward to seeing you there! _________________________________________________________________ #sandiegofitness #hillcrest #hillcrestathleticclub #HACStrong

Part one of four in our Meet Your Coach series: Coach Dez! 1. Fun fact about yourself: I listen to country music while lifting heavy! 2. Where are you from? El Paso, Texas!... 3. What do you do for fun? FANTASY FOOTBALL!!! I play a lot of sports, read, yoga, journal, and sleep a lot #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more

Welcome back, @the.fire.monkey !! COVID and parenting won't keep you down, and neither did all the leg work, today!

Final installment in our Meet Your Coach series - Coach Amador! 1. What is your favorite food/junk food? Pepperoni Pizza w/a Brown Ale 2. Favorite lift or exercise? Anything double under, power cleans, and muscle ups... 3. Favorite movie/TV show? The Arrival #HACStrong #hillcrest #meetyourcoach See more