PHAROS Athletic Club

I’ve been attending this neighborhood gym for six months now and I have to say I love it. All of the trainers are knowledgeable, approachable and kind. The front desk staff are always friendly. It’s a spacious gym with high ceilings and natural light. I love taking the many classes that are offered. Special shout out to Tyler for helping me reach some personal goals. I highly recommend this gym.

Really happy to joined for the pre-paid 3 month membership. Amazing variety and availability for classes, great staff and excited to try and sauna and massage! This gym offers so much.

I’ve been coming to Pharos for about 7 months now and it’s a great gym. I mainly come for boxing but they offer much much more than that in regards to classes. The staff is friendly and remembers you which adds a nice touch. Shoutout to coach Kevin! It’s a huge gym and they hold different challenges and events which keeps motivation going. I’ve met awesome gym goers here as well so if you are looking for a cool, active community this place is the best

this place has changed my fitness life. After years of going to boutique workout Studios and places like equinox I was hitting a plateau. Attending the built classes at Pharos has helped me reach new heights. Also, the staff is probably the most friendly I’ve ever met a gym.

I’ve been a member since November 2021. Pharos is the best gym on the eastside. Huge facility with great equipment, excellent coaching/programming, and friendly staff. The community here is amazing.

Prior to coming to Pharos, I had never exercised consistently. I’d take a yoga class here, attempt a run there, but I had never stuck with anything movement-wise in my adult life. I often described myself as a brain that just happened to have a body—and, perhaps unsurprisingly, would regularly injure myself through careless movement. Last year, after entering my mid-30s and transitioning from a very active job to a desk job, I knew I needed to find some form of physical activity to bring into my life and help with the aging process. I started taking LAUNCH through ClassPass, where I met Dan. Dan is funny, approachable, and takes his coaching seriously in a way that made me immediately feel safe trying things I had never done before—like lifting weights and, frankly, anything else people do in the gym. After learning I was a beginner (and at least slightly neurotic), Dan took special care to make sure my form was correct so I wouldn’t hurt myself. More importantly, he made sure I knew I wasn’t going to hurt myself, which helped me build confidence in this completely new terrain. About six months in, my friend and I started doing personal training with Dan, and it’s one of the best things I’ve done for myself in my adult life. My friend and I are at very different experience levels, but Dan seamlessly trains both of us and gives each of us the individualized attention we need. I’m the strongest I’ve ever been and finally feel like I understand the mechanics of my body. Dan’s helped me find modifications that let me build strength while managing joint instability. Pain I had accepted as “just how my body is” has disappeared. Dan is funny, patient, kind, encouraging, and helps me manage my own perceptions of my physical limitations. He’s made learning so many new things accessible and fun—and he helps me laugh at myself when I get frustrated or think I might legitimately vomit (which, for the record, has never actually happened). I’ll be forever grateful to Dan and Pharos for welcoming me into a world I never thought I’d feel at home in—and for helping me feel more at home in my own body, and value it in a whole new way.

Joined about a month and a half ago and am loving this gym! Incredible and well thought out classes, great teachers, and great amenities. The variety of classes is impressive. I especially appreciate the mobility classes, they’re a great compliment to marquee strength based classes.

I can’t say enough great things about this gym! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by both the staff and the members. The community here is incredibly supportive. The facility itself is top-notch, with state-of-the-art machines that make every workout efficient and enjoyable. Everything is well-maintained and spotless, creating an environment that truly motivates you to keep coming back. And I have to give a special shout-out to Django – his massage skills are absolutely next level! Whether you’re recovering from an intense workout or just need to unwind, Django works magic to relieve tension and leave you feeling refreshed. If you’re looking for a gym that offers not only the best equipment but also a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional staff, this is the place to be. Highly recommend checking it out!