Best Fitness by Pharr

A GYM FOR EVERYONE
I have been working out with Mark Gates at Best Fitness By Pharr for several months. I can’t recommend Mark enough. In the first week, I was feeling «lighter». In two weeks, my husband commented that I was looking thinner. As the mother of a toddler, it is hard to get out of the house to exercise. Mark keeps me motivated to show up at the gym and keeps me going during my workouts. He is incredibly positive. For example, when I ask him what we are doing today, his response is, «have fun!»
Its a really great space — lots of windows and sunlight. The machines and weights are clean and well organized. You won’t have to waste time looking for your equipment, which is something I have experienced at other gyms. The shower and changing area is nice looking, clean and has all the toiletries you might need.
I greatly appreciate that it is a month to month to commitment as previously I have signed contracts with gyms that aren’t the best match and I don’t even go. It also shows me that Mark is confident in his gym and the services he provides. Because of the personal Training model, there is a low ratio of Clients to trainers and therefore, no waiting for machines, even at peak times. That is a huge Selling point for me because when I get myself to the gym I want to do what I want, when I want, especially with my time crunched childcare schedule.
I have also Been doing yoga with Lauren, Mark’s daughter. She is fabulous, helping me to relax while getting in shape. And she has very helpful tips for exercises I can do at home when I’m on the floor with my toddler or when she’s sleeping. The yoga really compliments the cardio and strength training. I like that I can do all in one place so Lauren and Mark can communicate with each other about what I am doing and what needs strengthening.
This is a really comfortable place to work out with lots of friendly familiar faces. If you want to make a change and consistently get to the gym, stop by and see Mark!

I have been working out at Best Fitness By Pharr for over a year. They have great equipment, many machines to choose from. Very clean — Ladies, you will be happy to workout and train here. Mark Gates, the owner takes pride in ensuring the gym is in tip top shape. Plus the trainers are top notch. My health and fitness goals have transformed due to Mark and team.

Best Fitness by Pharr is my favorite gym ever. The trainers at this gym are top notch and will push you to the limits to meet and exceed your fitness goals. The gym is never over crowded, so you wont have to wait in line for fitness equipment. There is always fun music blasting so if you forget your headphones you wont be slowed down. There is plenty of free parking so you wont have to pay to park in a deck like many other gyms in Buckhead. Go check it out today! You wont regret it.

I would call it «worst fitness by far» but it really isn’t fitness. My apt complex is under renovation, so they are letting us use this place. Rather than drive to Unit 2, I decided to walk downstairs to lift weights.
I was doing a set of DB presses, and the proclaimed expert trainer/​owner told me that I couldn’t drop the rubber dumbbells onto the rubber mats but rather had to put them on my thighs and rack them until I needed them again. Put aside the fact that I was doing 95lbs for 12 (that were covered in cobwebs — really!), but no one should have the energy left to do what he suggests. That is training to comfort (like the girl next to me with the trainer who chatted the whole set she was pressing empty Evian bottles in some weird up-​down-​around motion) — not training to failure, which is the only training.
He also said that I couldn’t deadlift in my black UA socks, but had to wear shoes because it was too dangerous. The best is that he and some other guy claim that they are competitors/​train competitors. Ha. What a joke.
Back to driving 15 mins to Unit 2 on none BJJ/​Boxing days where we have a room full of bumper plates (to drop), no one wears shoes and half the guys don’t wear shirts. I would say this gym is good for girls, but it really isn’t. They are just wasting time. Should be called «Perceiving Fitness on Pharr.»