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McAlister Training

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McAlister Training

McAlister Training offers circuit training classes, 1:1 training, and nutrition in San Luis Obispo.

McAlister Training is a family-owned fitness studio founded by Michael and Lauren McAlister. Our San Luis Obispo studio specializes in group circuit training classes and 1:1 personal training. We believe in tailoring workouts to meet unique needs, high-fiving (a lot), and celebrating — not punishing — our bodies for all that they do. At McAlister Training, we're big on hustle, but bigger on heart.

08/07/2025

Late to the trend, but still here for it. What would yours say? 🧐

08/06/2025

8 years of McAlister Training 🫶

Eight years ago, we opened our doors with no real business plan, no big goals, and definitely no money. Just a couple of kids with big hearts and a knowing that fitness could be done differently.

We wanted to create a space where people could move better, get stronger, and feel like they belonged—like part of a team—without the ego that so often comes with traditional gyms.

Since then, this studio has seen it all:
✨ Countless workouts and friendships
✨ Marriages, babies, and new beginnings
✨ Tears, unknowns, and a pandemic
✨ Wins we’ll never forget and losses that broke our hearts
✨ Moments of deep grief and sooo many moments we couldn’t stop laughing

Truthfully, this place has asked everything of us. We’ve poured every ounce of our hearts and souls into it. And some days, it’s felt like too much. But then we walk through those doors and see the faces of the people who choose to show up here, and we’re reminded why we keep going.

This studio was our first baby and it’s become something we never could’ve imagined. Now, eight years later, we’re still here—still learning, still lifting, still building something we deeply believe in.

Anniversaries (or McAnniversaries, as we like to call them) feel like big milestones, but truthfully, we’re not the best at pausing to celebrate them (definitely forgot last year 🫠). But today, we’re doing just that. We’re raising a glass to this special place and to all those who’ve made it what it is.

Whether you’ve been to our studio for a single drop-in, a season, or stayed for years, we hope you know you’ve left your mark on this place, and on us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Here’s to year 9 and beyond 🥂

With so much hustle and heart,
The McAlisters

07/22/2025

Happy birthday to the one and only Delanie 🤍

From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect fit for our studio. She brings so much dedication, care, and kindness to everything she does. She’s not only an incredible athlete and a powerhouse of a trainer, but also the kind of teammate and friend you want around.

We’re so grateful for you, Delanie, and we hope this next year brings you everything you give to our studio—and more!

Fam, will you help us wish the the happiest birthday?!

07/14/2025

Our biggest summer savings have officially landed—and they’re only here for one week 🎅🏼

Whether you’re looking to level up your workouts, finally prioritize your nutrition, or just need a little mid-year motivation, we’ve got something for you!

Head to mcalistertraining.com/christmas (link in bio) 🎁

07/12/2025

Home run of a night 🧢

07/09/2025

Today was a special one at the studio—bittersweet in all the best ways.

It was BG’s last class (for a while) as he heads off to Fresno. It honestly feels like he’s graduating, and while we’re so proud of him and excited for what’s next, we’re definitely feeling the feels. We’re going to miss him like crazy 😭

If you know BG, you love him. His energy, encouragement, humor, and giant heart have left a lasting impact on this community. He hasn’t just shown up to class over 1,300 times, he’s literally helped build the studio into what it is today.

We’ve never seriously considered opening a Fresno location… until now. And yes, we’re already counting down the minutes until he finds his way back to SLO.

We celebrated the best way we know how: with Scout coffee after our 7:15 class and some very intentional mesh outfits—a nod to the time BG and Clint rocked matching mesh looks to one of our professional photo shoots (see carousel for photo proof).

For now, it’s not goodbye—it’s see you soon 👋 Cue the Green Day.

07/05/2025

Sometimes in the middle of a workout, I catch myself thinking, what crazy person comes up with this stuff? And right after that, how does said crazy person think I can actually do it?

But that’s Michael. He dreams crazy big and genuinely believes we’re all capable of so much more than we think.

For him, workouts—really good workouts, by the way—are just the tool. They’re how he shows up, how he connects, how he shares his gifts with the world. The workout is never the end goal, it’s how he helps people feel seen, supported, and crazy capable.

So here’s to you on your day, M. The leader you are. The trainer you are. The friend and human you are. To the hours you put in to make it look effortless. The decades of hustle. The long days. The early mornings. The wheels that never stop turning.

Thank you for being you, and thank you for all you do and for all you bring out in us.

I’ll speak for the studiocrew today—we love you like crazy. Happy Birthday! ❤️, L

07/01/2025

You’re already putting in the work inside the studio—why not make sure you’re fueling your body to match?

Big news: Reese is officially part of our Nutrition Coaching team, and we couldn’t be more excited! With her on board, we’re growing this side of McAlister in a big way—and helping more of you feel better inside and out!

Whether you’re looking to increase energy, feel more confident in your body, or just want a little check-in to make sure you’re on the right track to hit your goals, we’ve got you. Our coaching is realistic, supportive, and totally personalized. Promise.

And heads up: You don’t have to be a McAlister member (or even be local to SLO to all!) to work with us! Many of our clients come to us just for nutrition coaching—and every now and then we convince them to hop into a workout too 😉 Because when you combine the two, it’s kind of magic.

Tap the link in bio to hop on our interest list! We’ve got some exciting intro promos dropping this month, and you’ll want to be the first to know!

06/16/2025

The class pack everyone waits for is BACK ☀️ Tag a friend and grab our Summer Partner Pack—20 classes for $420!

It’s our best class pack price of the year, and it only comes around once. Share it with a friend or keep all 20 for yourself—we won’t judge.

You’ve got six months to use it, but here’s the catch: This offer ends 7/15 so don’t wait! Head to mcalistertraining.com/pricing or the Mindbody app to get yours 🤝

06/15/2025

There are so many incredible dads at McAlister—guys whose faces light up when they talk about their kids.

They’re strong in all the right ways and soft where it matters most. Present, supportive, and always giving their best—at home, in their workouts, and in life.

Great dads love unconditionally, but they also hold us to a high standard. They keep us accountable. They believe in us, even when we don’t believe in ourselves. They offer encouragement when we need it most, and sometimes, they give us the push we didn’t know we needed.

Here’s to that.
Here’s to them.
Happy Father’s Day 🫶

05/26/2025

Thanks for helping our girl get a little taste of what it’s like to run her own business today 🍋 It was such a sweet reminder of what it means to show up with heart, serve others, and work hard for something you really want (like that pedal bike!).

One day, when G’s old enough to really understand, we’ll tell her what we’ve learned about building something from the ground up: that it’s both freeing and all-consuming. Equal parts joy and challenge. The most rewarding thing—and sometimes, the most exhausting.

This studio was our first baby (you’re looking at our second baby here, but our first human one 🥰), and we love that she’s had a front-row seat to this crazy ride—and often a chair at the front desk.

P.S. Huge thanks to for helping us keep things salty—and for all the goodies that made today so much fun!

05/09/2025

Now Open: McAlister Youth Athletic Training Program sign-ups!

Looking for an elite summer program where your athlete can get stronger, faster, and more confident—and have fun doing it? Our 4-week program is officially LIVE!

Designed and led by former collegiate athletes and expert trainers, this program uniquely combines in-studio strength training with outdoor speed and agility work for well-rounded, high-energy sessions.

To ensure focused, tailored coaching, athletes are grouped by both age and gender, and each session is capped at a small group size. That means more individual attention, stronger trainer-athlete connections, and better results 👌

📅 June 16 – July 9

👟 Separate sessions for boys & girls (ages 10–13 and 14–17)

📍 Strength at McAlister Training | Agility at Sinsheimer Elementary

💸 Early bird pricing through June 1!

👉 Learn more + sign up at mcalistertraining.com/youth-athletic-training (link in bio)

Let’s go 👏 👏 👏

Address

4420 Broad Street Unit B
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 7pm
Tuesday	6am - 7pm
Wednesday	6am - 7pm
Thursday	6am - 7pm
Friday	6am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8:15am - 10:30am

Website

http://www.mcalistertraining.com/

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