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Google reviewers rate Pharos Athletic Club 4.9 out of 5 based on 77 reviews, highlighting the facility's clean equipment, flexible hours, and diverse programming. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable coaching staff for providing individualized feedback and fostering a supportive, inclusive community for various fitness levels. One negative review criticized the initial reception experience, noting that staff appeared inattentive to a potential member waiting at the entrance.
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“The flexible hours are a rarity for gyms in the hybrid training space and is helpful when you have kids.”
“I joined almost 7 months ago and it has been a great experience.”
“I genuinely look forward to coming here and would highly recommend Pharos to anyone who loves strength training or wants to get more serious about lifting.”
“Wouldn't recommend for a newbie crossfit athlete or a relocating one either.”
“If you’re someone who genuinely enjoys lifting and getting stronger, this is such a great gym.”
“On days I don’t feel like working out, a quick message from DeAndre always motivates me to show up.”
“ed the Individualized coaching, Derek was patient and thorough with explaining each of the exercises and modifying them to my fitness level and unders…”
“The coaches are also awesome - it feels like you are getting private training for the price of a regular gym.”
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4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Pharos is one of the best gyms in the south bay. Great programming and great coaches!
Great facility with high-quality equipment, great community, great programming (minus the amount of thruster workouts....kidding), and great coaching staff. The flexible hours are a rarity for gyms in the hybrid training space and is helpful when you have kids.
I'm glad I've made my way back to 2101 Artesia since it became Pharos Athletic Club. I needed structure, convenence, and a community (aka peer pressure) to enforce my Heavy Lifting habit. The coaches and my classmates at Pharos have provided so much of that! I'm committed now, went from buyings packs of classes to pre-paying for a full year membership. Next up, figure out how to improve my push ups without aggravating the tendinitis in my shoulders.
I absolutely love Pharos. If you’re someone who genuinely enjoys lifting and getting stronger, this is such a great gym. The programming is challenging without feeling repetitive, and I always leave feeling like I got a really solid workout in. What really makes Pharos stand out, though, is the trainers. They’re knowledgeable, attentive, and actually coach you. They pay attention to form, give helpful corrections, and know when to push you. I’ve learned a lot from training here and feel stronger and more confident in my lifting because of it. They remember your strengths and weaknesses- it’s like personality training in a group setting! The atmosphere is also great. It feels focused and motivating without being intimidating or overly competitive. I genuinely look forward to coming here and would highly recommend Pharos to anyone who loves strength training or wants to get more serious about lifting.
The coaches are welcoming, encouraging, and kind. They push you and want to see you grow. The community offers that same energy. The programming is intentional and can meet wherever you are. A good workout surrounded by great people.
Facilities are amazing, the gym was super clean and the people were so kind and overall one of THE best experiences I’ve had dropping around in CrossFit boxes, came all the way from the Netherlands and loved my time here! Make sure to go check them out🔥
Pharos is the best gym in the south bay hands down! All the coaches and members make Pharos even more special. They have great space and equipment, including sauna! I just became a member about 6 months ago and im loving It.
Great community and great workouts!!
I love this gym! It was not what I expected at first. There are no weight machines. There are fun group classes with an emphasis on total fitness and getting stronger. Solo workouts are possible, too. I am overweight and in my sixties and can’t do chin-ups or burpees. The coaches adapt the exercises to what I can do. Everyone is welcoming and supportive. You can customize the level of weight or difficulty to what works for your fitness level. Exercise doesn’t feel like a chore because the coaches always invent something new and mix things up. Deandre is an especially caring and fun coach. I am three months back from surgery, and I already feel stronger, more energetic, and much happier. This is my favorite gym ever!
Amazing gym. Super clean and organized. Everything you need to get after it. Ask for Derek R! He is super knowledgeable, has been training for a long time and it shows. You should go see him if you want to feel great for life
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