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Validus Elite Training Center

San Diego, CA, San Diego

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31 March 2019

Great place and crew - Manny, NES & Robert do a great job

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31 March 2019

New to San Diego and even newer to weightlifting, I did a lot of research before scheduling a consultation with Robert and Nez (the owners of Validus). There are several well known weightlifting programs in San Diego, but after reading tons of reviews and talking to Robert, I was impressed by their professionalism, friendliness, and eagerness to include me as part of their team. I will be the first to admit that I am not a natural athlete in the slightest, but Coach Robert has been more than patient going through technique over and over with me. I’ve been here for about two months now, and even though I wish I could say I am a weightlifting prodigy (very, very far from it), I have been able to see huge strides in my strength and confidence. If you are on the fence about weightlifting or powerlifting with Validus, just come and see the facility and meet Robert and Nez. I promise you won’t regret it. More...

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31 March 2019

Awesome instruction. Good facility with all the equipment you could want. Nice people and flexible staff.

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1 March 2019

It starts with the owners. Rob and Nez are two fantastic people who run an incredible gym. Whether you want to train in Olympic Lifting, Power Lifting or just want a great general strength and fitness program, you are in good hands with them. The facility is clean, the equipment is top notch and the community there is awesome. I have never looked back once since I started at Validus. Highly recommend checking it out. More...

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1 March 2019

If you have a desire to improve your skills in either Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting, I cannot recommend Validus enough. Coming from experience at various other gyms, this has been the only one where I've received genuine coaching, been provided with individualized programming, and given tips, cues, advice specifically for me and for that day of training. Rob and Nez, the owners, unceasingly express their care and desire of success for each and every member, both as athletes and as persons. There is nothing bad to be said about this place, especially since its right next door to Daiso... More...

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1 March 2019

If you want a serious olympic weightlifting or powerlifting gym in san diego this is the place to go. Rob and Nez are the owners and they are super friendly and helpful. Great equipment and a great training atmosphere. More...

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17 September 2018

Great place to workout! Nez and Robert know they are doing and will help meet your goals!

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17 September 2018

Robert and Nez are wonderful trainers. They challenge you to push your limits, but do it with a smile. Their workouts are always fun and they cultivate a great group energy.

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17 September 2018

Robert and Nez are the best trainers that I have ever had . They see what your capable of doing first and then increase . They are compassionate trainers so don't have to worry about doing too much . They have inspired me to continue my journey to becoming physically fit and healthy ��� More...

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17 September 2018

Nez and Robert are extremely knowledgable in their field. They care about their clients and personalize your workouts to assure you push yourself 100%. ..without hurting yourself. They have shown me how strong I can be and have made me proud of my growth towards a healthier, stronger me! More...

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17 September 2018

Great Trainers! Always in tune with what you are doing. They know when to push you or when to have you stay where you're at. I've seen big gains with each program I've done! Love that they make sure your technique is good before letting you add weight. More...

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17 September 2018

Nez is super great and so is this gym. Highly, highly recommend checking it out!

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17 September 2018

Nez & Rob are great trainers and really focus on individual programming for all their clients. I came in after attending a few "bootcamps"and was frustrated by the results I was getting for the time spent in the gym. They custom fit a program specifically to my personal goals working around my abilities. I am doing things I never thought I could do and I am getting stronger and more toned every class! I highly recommend Validus! More...

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17 September 2018

Nez and Robert are amazing at what they do. Transformation with amazing results is what you will get. My husband has a bad back and they work with him to make him stronger and he loves it! Highly recommend this dynamic duo to anyone and everyone. Simply amazing program and they are super cool and fun as an added bonus! More...

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17 September 2018

LOVED our BootCamp today!!! Got to experience so many great exercises and stations that ranged from beginner to intermediate to advanced and it was a KILLER workout! !! Nez & Robert are so positive and knowledgeable and professional, they helped me out with my form and technique and kept me motivated!!!! Stoked to hop back for some great workouts!!!!! More...

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17 September 2018

Such an awesome place!! Truly World Class. Thank you Nez and Crew for welcoming us into your house.

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17 September 2018

I visited a Validus today for a USAPL Club Coaches Certification course. The owners are really cool and super nice. The place is fairly small but has great equipment. Space is used very wisely.

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2 September 2018

Robert & Nez have a clean and well equipped space. They are very knowledgeable in Powerlifting and Weightlifting. The gym members are all friendly and welcoming. This is definitely a gym you want to check out and join. More...

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2 September 2018

If you are looking to get into powerlifting or Olympic lifting or looking for a new weightlifting gym, Validus is a gym to check out. They have a great setup with a lot of top-notch equipment from kilo plates to bumper plates. No matter your experience level, you are treated like an equal, and the coaches give you constructive feedback on your form and technique to help you be a better lifter and maximize your potential without risking injury. If you are looking for a gym to feel like a second home, then Validus should be your second home for working out and feeling like a part of a team regardless of your experience level. I'll be back for another workout very soon. More...

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24 August 2018

A great place to lift heavy � . Excellent coach’s and quality’ in barbells

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24 August 2018

I have been to a number of different gyms in San Diego, and Validus is by far my favorite. This facility has everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. There is an abundance of weightlifting platforms, bars, weights, open space, etc. One of the biggest perks of this facility is the recovery room, which has the NormaTec recovery boots and Marc Pro Plus to aid in speeding up your recovery process so you can continue to train hard while taking care of your body. I always feel refreshed and revamped after using these machines, and would recommend them to anyone that feels burnt out or tired from training. Also, there is an experienced massage therapist on site that is able to provide massages, cupping, and IASTM.

Robert has been coaching me for the last 7 months, and I would recommend him to anyone that is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced weightlifting coach. His method of coaching is extremely effective and he explains things in a way that is easy to understand and follow. I would not be where I am in my weightlifting journey if it weren't for him, and I am extremely impressed by his ability to create personalized programs for beginning lifters as well as advanced ones.

Nez is an extremely experienced personal trainer that offers 1 on 1 training, group training, boot camps, and so much more. Together, Robert and Nez have created a welcoming facility that cares about each member. It is clear that they are passionate about what they do and want each member to succeed. This gym definitely has everything you need and more.
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24 August 2018

Come for the facility, stay for the people.

The training center is great for users from all sorts of exercise backgrounds. From a beginner trying to get into lifting to an experienced weightlifter/power lifter Validus will welcome and accommodate all.

This truly is an elite training center that offers great equipment and everything you need to recover. The Normatec and on site massage therapist make this the place to be for everything. I can workout and then stay and begin the recovery process. Which is key for dedicated athletes.

The Validus Weightlifting club is more like a family led by one of the owners, Robert. He's the best coach I could have ever asked for. His guidance, knowledge, and love for the sport of weightlifting is admirable. I have seen his work and the results of his craft on his athletes knowing some for the very beginning of their weightlifting career. As a dedicated weightlifter I know this training center and weightlifting club will help me reach my goals. This facility provides all the tools you need to be successful. It has 5 weightlifting platforms, plenty of squat racks, jerk blocks, and even a place to do jerk recoveries. You really don't need to look any further than this place.

Best of all, the owners really make this place feel like home. They are welcoming caring individuals that you can count on for anything. At Validus you are more than a number, more than a member. Nez and Robert really care about the people and the training.
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3 August 2018

Before coming here, I wanted to find a reason to not like it so that I would save my money. But as soon as I walked in Nez and Robert were super friendly. They answered all my questions and even let me workout passed the consultation. Robert is great to work with and the other members of the gym are fun to be around. They have all the equipment that my original gym lacked for Olympic weightlifting such as Olympic bars and the smaller increment weights. More...

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30 May 2018

Serious and well equipped is fair assessment Validus. There are plenty of gym fads that come and go trying to empty people’s wallets but strength training is not one of them and has been around for centuries. Nez and Robert are solid coaches who are willing to work with people at all levels and offer a solid environment who are serious about their gains. I will say that this is not a place that you “stop by and try out” casually, it is a commitment that you will need to make that will reward you well long term. More...

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13 December 2017

Validus and specifically Nez and Robert have given me so much over the years as family, friends, coaches and clients. I can’t recommend them enough. Go see them! They’ll change your life!!! More...

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22 September 2017

Prime facility where you're not just a number.

This is a no bs well equipped facility with an awesome staff. You will feel welcomed and comfortable from the very first step in. Even though there is elite equipment and experienced athletes training there it is still a place for beginners. Finding a place to lift isn't too difficult with some many gyms around, but finding a place you enjoy training in and feel at home is a different story. Here you will find just that, lift in an enjoyable environment.

The experience at Validus is great and so is the equipment. As a weightlifter there are certain things I look for, i.e platforms, kilo bumper plates, jerk blocks, and a place to do jerk recoveries. Validus provides all of that in abundance. On top of that now my recovery has been taken one step forward with the normatec system they have. Having a massage therapist that knows how to fix athletes is also highly important.

The owners are amazing people and this gym is everything anyone could want. Don't think about coming here, just do it. You will not regret it at all.
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