PHAROS Athletic Club - Los Angeles, California

Hertz Alegrio

I’ve never been much of a gym person, and gym spaces have always intimidated me. After feeling fed up with being too scared to walk into a gym, I decided to try Pharos’s Limitless six-week challenge to push myself into a routine. The program includes a personal trainer to help you stay accountable and unlimited access to a wide variety of classes.

I was paired with Coach Graham, who is an amazing trainer. He knows when to ease up but also when to push you. Besides teaching me fitness basics, he also introduced me to boxing, which turned out to be surprisingly fun. Along with the personal training sessions, I tried a few different classes to find the kind of workout I enjoyed most. I ended up loving LAUNCH and have since moved into BUILD.

The atmosphere at Pharos is one of the things I love most. It’s easy to feel intimidated by all the fit people, but I’ve never encountered any egos. Everyone—from the coaches to the staff to the other members—has been super friendly. And if you’re queer, you’ll feel very welcome here!

Jirka Kyselák

5/5 isn’t good enough review for Pharos. Every time I come to workout I feel like a professional athlete. The coaches are helpful, knowledgeable and most importantly super motivating and nice people. The facility is top notch all throughout. The community is my favorite aspect of the gym though, it provides you with accountability and helps with consistency a ton at least to me. If you are thinking about trying Pharos out just do it and you will be regretting you didn’t do it earlier already!

Muna Alsalhi

I love coming to Pharos! Throughout my lifetime I have never been able to consistently focus on my health and strength until I came here. I have now been a member for over 2 years and can confidently say that my health is now a priority in my life. Coaches Dan, Lindsey, Alex, and Noah make exercising fun and really focus on helping you with your growth and form and Abby at the front desk is a delight!

Kevin Spencer

This gym is an Echo Park gem. Amazing and friendly staff who actually seem happy to see and interact with you. The classes are diverse and challenging and the facilities are clean and comprehensive. After years of “blah” experience at other LA gyms that were too crowded and light on services, Pharos has completely helped me to transform my body in the six months since joining.

Brittney Badduke

I did the 6 week challenge working with Coach Dan it it was great. I gained so much confidence with using heavy weights at the gym, which can be so intimidating no matter what level you are at. Dan has helped me adjust my form so that I can really push and challenge myself-- I've gotten so much stronger. The classes and community has been very welcoming as well!

David Cox

I’ve been coming to Pharos for a year now, it’s the best gym in the area by far. You have every piece of equipment you could want, especially for experienced weight lifters. Don’t waste your time at a commercial gym.

Cara Kovacs

Pharos is a not intimidating gym for those of us wanting a good workout without feeling anxious about if our lifting ability is up-to-par. It’s also really friendly and inviting and very rare on the East Side in terms of diversity of offering and chill, non-pretentious atmosphere.

R.K. Russell

As a professional athlete, I’ve never been to a gym that compares with my NFL training like Pharos. The range of classes, quality of equipment, knowledge of trainers and coaches are all elite level. There's a class for everyone designed to challenge and build everyone, no matter their fitness background or goals. The staff has a wealth of knowledge, but it's the hardworking, motivational, and kind atmosphere of the other members that make Pharos feel more like a second home than a gym.