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Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
About this location
Shepherd YMCA Firehouse is an independent community recreation center at 7877 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA. It's one of 31 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in La Jolla. We don't have confirmed hours for this location — check with the gym before your first visit. Listed amenities include group classes, personal training and childcare. Equipment on file covers cable & functional (unverified). The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
Who this gym is for
People who want a friendly, community-focused gym for general fitness — strength work, functional sessions, and steady cardio — and who are comfortable checking the specific equipment and services at the location before joining.
What to expect
Expect a mixed-age, community vibe with a varied but not standardized equipment mix: typically free weights, some machines, and cardio kit, though exact brands/quantities and class offerings differ by location — ask about what you need before signing up.
Less ideal for
Not the best choice if you require guaranteed specialized, high-end equipment, consistent class schedules across branches, or elite competition-level gear.
This location: This location lists personal training.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
Cable & Functional
Adjustable cable columns and functional trainers.
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
What you can train here
~59 exercises across this gym's gearEach links to a full how-to with form, muscles worked and progressions.
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this location has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Bodyweight Squat· Squat
- Push-Up· Horizontal Push
- Seated Cable Row· Horizontal Pull
- Plank· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Glute Bridge· Hinge
- Pike Push-Up· Vertical Push
- Pull-Up· Vertical Pull
- Sled Push· Cardio
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
Other gyms nearby
More gyms in La Jolla (31) →Frequently asked
What are the hours at Shepherd YMCA Firehouse?
Hours vary by location and we haven't confirmed them for this one yet — check with Shepherd YMCA Firehouse before your first visit.
How much does Shepherd YMCA Firehouse cost?
Membership pricing isn't confirmed for this location yet. Request pricing through GymGuide and the club can respond with current rates.
What amenities does Shepherd YMCA Firehouse have?
Shepherd YMCA Firehouse lists Group Classes, Personal Training and Childcare.
What equipment does Shepherd YMCA Firehouse have?
You can expect Cable & Functional.
Where is Shepherd YMCA Firehouse located?
Shepherd YMCA Firehouse is at 7877 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA.
Is Shepherd YMCA Firehouse a good fit for my training?
People who want a friendly, community-focused gym for general fitness — strength work, functional sessions, and steady cardio — and who are comfortable checking the specific equipment and services at the location before joining.