Saved with your training. New plans can use the listed equipment categories; confirm availability with the gym.
Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
About this location
UCSD Challenge Course is an independent gym at 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA. It's one of 736 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in San Diego. We don't have confirmed hours for this location — check with the gym before your first visit. Listed amenities include pool, group classes, personal training and yoga studio. Equipment on file covers free weights (unverified). The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
Who this gym is for
People who prefer instructor-led, low-impact or targeted mind–body workouts in a small, community-focused setting — ideal for improving mobility, core strength, posture, or cardio via classes like barre, Pilates, cycle, or yoga.
What to expect
Expect scheduled, instructor-led classes with focused cues, standardized class formats, and limited-capacity rooms; equipment is class-specific (mats, reformers, bikes, small props) rather than a free-weight gym, and the vibe is polished, community-oriented, and boutique. Sessions emphasize technique, form, and focused pacing over heavy lifting or open-ended workouts.
Less ideal for
Not a good fit if you want heavy resistance training, free-weight strength progression, or a 24/7 open gym for self-directed workouts.
This location: This location lists pool and personal training.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
Free Weights
Dumbbells, barbells, benches and racks.
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
What you can train here
~90 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
- Barbell Back Squat· Squat
- Dumbbell Bench Press· Horizontal Push
- One-Arm Dumbbell Row· Horizontal Pull
- Farmer's Carry· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Barbell Deadlift· Hinge
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press· Vertical Push
- Pull-Up· Vertical Pull
- Sled Push· Cardio
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
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What are the hours at UCSD Challenge Course?
Hours vary by location and we haven't confirmed them for this one yet — check with UCSD Challenge Course before your first visit.
How much does UCSD Challenge Course 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 UCSD Challenge Course have?
UCSD Challenge Course lists Pool, Group Classes, Personal Training and Yoga Studio.
What equipment does UCSD Challenge Course have?
You can expect Free Weights.
Where is UCSD Challenge Course located?
UCSD Challenge Course is at 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA.
Is UCSD Challenge Course a good fit for my training?
People who prefer instructor-led, low-impact or targeted mind–body workouts in a small, community-focused setting — ideal for improving mobility, core strength, posture, or cardio via classes like barre, Pilates, cycle, or yoga.