Visiting in town and was referred. I was super impressed with the hours of operation that fit my…read moreschedule. Malia at the front desk was very friendly and professional. The gym was amazing and definitely going again.

Been training here for 10 years, shout out to Ronny for always getting the SSB out and playing the…read moresame song 10x for me lol

Love this gym so much! Their classes are awesome, the facilities are great, and I love the…read morecommunity here. I wish I could go more often (traffic makes it tuff) but it's worth checking out if you are looking for a fun gym!

MK's Pump The Jam class was SO FUN!!! MK is an amazing instructor, I felt super comfy dancing to…read moretheir mixes and their choreography is not too hard to follow, I got just the workout I needed out of a Monday evening. Definetly will be back for more, highly recommend!!!

When Sanctuary Fitness in the Arts District closed, I couldn't find what I was looking for-- then I…read morefound Fit Body Boot Camp. The workouts are amazing-- the coaches are so great and they make sure you have the right form. I've been telling everyone about Fit Body Boot Camp in Chinatown!

The best of the best! I joined fitbody bootcamp Chinatown about a year ago and it was the best…read moredecision I have ever made the coaches are amazing and they help you all the way during the workouts. Also I highly recommend the challenges, they help you with nutrition and tracking macros. It has helped me so much I was stuck at a certain weight and I have lost a lot more weight since joining FBBC and since joining a lot of their challenges. They also give the best word of the week.

It's fun to stay at the YMCA, especially in DTLA…read more Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm Monday through Friday and as early as 8 to 9 am Saturday and Sunday til the afternoon. The Ketchum location, named after the late Stuart M Ketchum, a huge philanthropist, civic leader and real estate mogul. Is very modern and stylish on the outside and the in. If you want to volunteer for various programs you can do so via their online portal. Opportunities from Sports Assistant to Food Distribution and more. YMCA Downtown LA partners up with great groups such as the LA Food Bank, LA Civil Rights, Students Run LA, American Red Cross and numerous others. Passing through on a Saturday morning, the fitness area was filled. And they offer some great wellness programs including group exercise, various indoor sports and even online programs. Check out their youth and adult programs ranging from hobbies and sports to summer camps and workshops. Additionally the DTLA Y has monthly, annual and day pass memberships. And their layout as well as the outdoor landscape with beautiful statues, colors, designs, etc... that make all feel welcome.

Set up a tour and pass and they both called and emailed me several times to confirm. Got there on…read moretime and they acted like they had no idea, and proceeded to ignore me. Get your s*** together!

love this space and the thoughtfulness around workout classes and curated music. The polar / cold…read moreplunge is also great for the body and mind + allows people to connect post workout. The vibes alone make me come back multiple times a week! Making new friends along the way.

The best gym in LA! Whether you're a beginner or advanced gym rat, this gym has a product that…read moretruly can't be replicated. Their weightlifting classes are fun and EXTREMELY effective. Your booty will have a pump after just one class and the stronger you get physically, the stronger you will feel mentally as you move through life. Plus, the community is awesome! I've made several friends and have even gotten connected with job opportunities through this gym. This Texas girl can't be torn away from her rodeo!

I really enjoyed working out here for all of 2025! It's clean, the people are friendly, and you…read morereally get a sense of community here. When you join, you get guest passes to invite friends and family to join you. And it works! One friend liked it so much, he joined the gym. We started lifting together. But then we were told personal trainers were not allowed. That's cool, this is my friend tho. But we understood why. There are other trainers doing their job, it can be distracting hearing someone nearby pontificate about squat form. So any discussions about lifting turned to a whisper "Hey man, your squats off. Try this." "Wrist looked a little limp. Try this." But despite that, we got a final warning email that threatened to kick us out if we continued working out together. That was disheartening. And the more I think about this, the more confused I get. You encourage friends and family joining with guest passes, give them a discount, then are scolded for working out with friends and family? I reflect back on the year, and realize this has been happening right in front of me. Familiar faces were always solo, duos a blip. The 5 people who still Yelp, I implore you to consider, what constitutes personal training? What constitutes advice? Is it the certification of a Pharos approved trainer? They say it's a matter of safety, but I think it's just code for "This is a community that wants you fully invested in their classes and coaches, not each other." So I'm writing this review to warn anyone thinking about joining that potentially may work out with a friend. Your heads may be next. Overall: The space? Great. People? Great. Equipment? Great. Pricing? Steep as fuck. 4 1/2 stars!

tl; dr? Love it. Great people, great equipment. Has everything I need…read more *** September 1, 2024 was my first day back in "the gym"---that is to say, any gym---in many years. I played sports thru college, transitioning into competitive triathlon, but was hit with very serious medical issues and surgeries and treatments took me *OUT* in the 2010s. I thought I'd never get back to my normal self, threw my time/energy into work, and resigned myself to a life on the sidelines. I'm fortunate to have a partner who was having none of it, knew I deep-down wanted and needed to get back, so he bought me a membership. I blushed and grimaced at the price I knew he was paying---I grew up on public assistance, so to *me*, this place is wild---but I accepted the gift, starting going, and never looked back. On my 1-yr anniversary of coming to Pharos, I emailed them this-- "I cannot believe it's been a year. Truly. What a difference it's made in my mental, physical, and emotional well-being. I found sleep, again. And while I continue to emphasize *former*, as in "former athlete" whenever my past comes up, I feel like I'm regaining some of what I lost with my health battles. You're part of that. I'm in remote Yup'ik/Cup'ik territory (AK) for a cultural gathering---here since Tue night---or else I'd be getting it in at Pharos Echo Park today. Thank you, all, so much. m" --but in talking with a phenomenal staffer, the inimitable Sue Shaheen, felt moved to write an actual review and share more publicly about the journey I've been on because Pharos has been a central part. Maybe all of these things are corny to say and share, but they're true. I have always felt welcome and comfortable at Pharos, and that's something I did not expect when I began. The anxieties and intimidation I had about going to a gym and "starting all over" were my own, about my own internal insecurities and the fact that I was a shell of who I was, mentally & physically (I'm 5'6 and wasn't even 100lbs when I started back. I was pretty broken! I still wear a mask every day for health reasons, but no one's weird or aggressive about it.). From the first folks who helped orient me---Kevin & Andre---to other trainers, coaches, and staff I've met over time--s/o to Sue, Joe, Abigayle, Alan, Nick, Cynthia, Alex, Kate, Micheli, Jesse, & more (please forgive any misspellings!)---everyone has been encouraging and supportive. Comrades using the gym have been warm and kind, as well. There's nothing quite like having someone you've never talked to, catch your eyes and go, "hell yeah, GET IT!" as you're struggling for that last rep. It's a good place with good people. As for equipment, there are tons of machines and free weights, which are more than enough for me; I'm here to lift and I don't need fancy. Still, if you compare my photo of the area they call "The Base" (the only space I use) to a photo of the same space here on Yelp from 2021, I think you'll see there's equipment that's been added, and it always feels like they're attempting to grow more. I'm an early morning person, and btwx the variety of machines/weights and the fact that there's no real "crowd" at that time, I never get stuck waiting for my next move/set. When necessary, again, b/c of the variety of equipment available, it's very easy to adapt a workout or move for a particular target muscle to what's available. Is everything perfect? I imagine not. I'm not using the facilities to the max, I'm not taking classes, I don't care about the music, I don't need saunas and pools and ice baths, and I'm just generally not a demanding person, so maybe I'm not able to thoroughly critique every aspect of this gym. But I don't need perfection. I need basic equipment that's functioning and available, and for the athletic space I'm sharing to not be overrun with cops & military. I have everything I need at Pharos and I am grateful to them every day.

I can't really say this is a great location but if you are in the area and is convenient it is a…read moregood spot. It is a bit of a hassle having to go 3 floors down in a somewhat narrow environment - if you have a large SUV or lift truck, I wouldn't think you can fit. The bright side is- As your normally do - the gym is very clean and during weekday evenings nights, it is not too busy (I think it is due to location). Parking - you must go down the one way street of flower OR END UP DRIVING AROUND TO GET TO THE ONE WAY STREET. You will look for the parking with entrance with a silver square showing FOURFORTYFOUR | SOUTHFLOWER

Having been to numerous of their locations, this equinox is okay. No issues with the staff or…read moretrainers at all, they're all friendly and social. The classes and instructors are great as well. But the location itself is meh. They aren't open late and they're closed on Sundays. I also hate the parking situation and how complicated it can be to get to the building itself with DTLA roads. On top of that, it's only 2 hours free parking. Anything over you have to pay. I wish they had a sauna... and some of their equipment could be upgraded. All in all, the location itself is why I don't care to go here anymore.

I recently stayed here for a conference, and everything screamed vintage but athletic club, too…read more The hotel room is VERY spacious, though it erred on the side of dark. As usual, water in the room costs money, and there are a few other products with hidden price tags in the room, too. Surprisingly, toothbrush and toothpaste was not provided. The water for showering also doesn't get too hot. In terms of the athletic space, the machines were very easy to access. There was never a wait even on weekend afternoons. The lap pool was my favorite part - clean and calm. There was some miscommunication between the lobby and the store, as one said there is no reservation system but there in fact was. But even when told all the lanes were fully reserved, more than half weren't in use. Parking is a bit of a hassle; for non-members it's definitely not worth it. At the time of visit, the parking machine wasn't working. There are also sperate elevators for parking vs the athletic club / hotel area which was a little confusing. The stair numbers also didn't coordinate the best with actual level.

My sister has been a long time member and tonight I hosted my first event for her at LAAC and the…read moreteam was incredible! Pedro (the man) was in charge of our happy hour and came out the gate, straight in charge, as I navigated hosting my first professional event and was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Extra shout out to our amazing bartender Georgette who was -- AMAZING! Pedro, Georgette and the whole staff were extremely friendly, professional and our ensured our first company happy hour was smooth and lively. 5 stars, gold stars! Highy recommend and can't wait for our next company event here with such a great team of support staff Extra kudos to Georgette and Pedro for their services and helping me guarantee a sure lock-in for our first (and many more) events and ensuring i looked goos foe our company event. Thank you so much!!

This company is sleazy and tries to trap people into a predatory contract with a 'free class'. An…read moreold and typical gym scam and high pressure fast talk nonsense. I wish that these high pressure 'join my fitness club' places would stay where they belong: in the valley, Brentwood or Weho. The staff are super rude and say things like 'let me talk to my manager' as if you are someone who is buying a car for the first time. Disgusting waste of people's time and money. Very sad.

WARNING SCAM. Be extra cautious before signing up for a membership here. I knew something felt off…read morewith how pushy they were with a sales pitch at the end of an intro session. I still went with the lowest membership plan because it was so close to where I live and work. I didn't end up being to make it enough for the membership to be worth it, due to how busy my schedule got and when I tried to cancel they said it would be a $100 cancelation fee (unheard of- i've been to many different studios). I was unhappy with this scammy behavior so they recommended a 3 month pause of $25 a month, where you can cancel after. 3 months go by and I try to cancel but they say you still have to pay the $100!!! I'm sorry so I gave you over $425 and went to ONE CLASS??? they are scam artists and as a local business owner to Echo Park I will be very happy to vocalize this. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY.