How Can We Help You?

Small Group Classes

Build strength, endurance & flexibility using a combination of kettlebells, TRX, & bodyweight drills. Designed to consistently make you stronger & healthier, while having fun!

Private & Semi-Private Training

Tailored coaching with an experienced personal trainer. We’ll meet you at your current level, establish your goals and preferences, and set up a plan for success! Sessions will be fun, safe, and effective.

Youth Athlete Training

Ambition Athletics is not just for adults. We run a Youth Athlete training program designed to build strength, enhance power, increase speed, and prevent injuries.

Our 2-week Jumpstart is guaranteed to get you moving and feeling better in a way you can sustain!

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Train for Life

Whether you want to achieve the best body you’ve ever had or improve your athleticism for life (Playing sports, carrying groceries, & keeping up with your kids ) we can help you achieve it. We are here to FUEL YOUR AMBITION.

  

We don’t want you to LIVE in the gym. It’s a beautiful world out there with an infinite supply of fun activities. Ambition is just going to make those things easier and more fun, while reducing your chance of injury. Our training is designed specifically to make you BETTER AT LIFE…you might call it “Life-Specific” strength training.

 

We believe that exercise should build you up, rather than tear you down. When you finish a workout, you shouldn’t feel like you were just run over by a semi truck – you should feel invigorated and ready for more tomorrow!

 

BETTER EVERY DAY

Our Clients

Our Coaches

Max Shank - Personal Trainer & Owner of Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, Ca
Max Shank
Owner
Carson Hays - Personal Trainer at Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, Ca
Carson Hays
General Manager
Brian Crilly - Personal Trainer at Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, Ca
Brian Crilly
Coach
Victoria Hickmet - Personal Trainer at Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, Ca
Victoria Hickmet
Coach
Holly Mersy - Personal Trainer at Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, Ca
Holly Mersy
Coach
Jackie Wu - Personal Trainer, Pain & injury Rehabilitation at Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, Ca
Jackie Wu
Strength Therapy

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Currently accepting new clients!
We take all new clients through a movement and mobility session before joining our classes. Please call or submit this form to set up a FREE introductory session. We look forward to meeting you!



Ambition Athletics

613 Westlake Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-666-7260