Armor Athletics - Tacoma (WA)

5 /5 Taylor Dickey: I love this gym. Awesome coaches, superb programming, and a wonderful inclusive community. They really tailor the movements to your ability. This gym helped me get into the best shape of my life. I also like theyre flexible with kids/dogs - I think this gives many parents the freedom to work out without having to leave their little ones at home. Highly recommend.

5 /5 Thomas Soerenes: Armor Athletics is hands down the best gym in Tacoma! From the moment I walk in, it feels like a second home, whether I’m there half awake at 6am or after work at 5pm. The facilities are always clean and well-maintained, and the equipment is top-notch. The coaches and staff are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely care about helping you reach your fitness goals. The community here is unbeatable—everyone is welcoming and motivating, making it easy to stay committed. No matter the time of day, I always leave feeling stronger and more energized. If you’re looking for a gym that offers quality, consistency, and a great environment, Armor Athletics is it!

5 /5 Louis Cunningham: I have been to multiple CrossFit gym and other gyms in the area, and this is highest quality one by far. Owners are involved and are experienced coaches. Case in point, on day one the owner diagnose an issue that I was having with my form for one of the Olympic, weightlifting movements, which another gym in the areas coaches hadnt noticed for seven months, and had led to an injury. Day one Joe diagnosed the problem and it was fixed without me even asking!There are two sides of the gym, dedicated for electric weightlifting on one side, and the other side, high intensity, interval training. This shit is easily accessible, clean, and has easy parking. It is not a globo gym, nor is it simply an iron fitness. There is space for what you need if its a casino workout, or youre dropping in for open gym or individual weightlifting session. Coaches run classes on time, one hour, which is not the experience that I have had other community style gyms in the past in the area. American flag over the door, attentive coaches and community, never asking for reviews online (a great plus!), accessible in ten minutes or less from JBLM, Lakewood, all the way up to Ruston. Great location for access!

5 /5 Kathryn Taylor: I tried numerous gyms when I moved to Tacoma a few years ago and none of them felt like home until I found Armor! Not long after joining the gym, I found out that I had frozen shoulder, a condition that can take 6-12 months to recover from. Because many of the staff staff at the gym have adaptive athlete training, they were able to modify all of my workouts so I could keep moving and feel like I was part of the class. It also helped me recover more quickly and maintain muscle. My physical therapist said shes never seen someone recover so quickly from the condition and I credit much of that to Armor. Not only that, I love the diversity of people. From the hard core person who wants to smash every workout to the people who are managing injuries, age, or working out through pregnancy, everyone is celebrated. Oh and if you want to focus more on lifting, theres an Olympic weightlifting program as well. Or if endurance sports are your thing theres also a place for you.This past summer, 12 of us completed Seattle to Portland together (and 8 were new riders!)

5 /5 Meghan Dawson: Armor Athletics is definitely the best gym around! From the first day we walked in we felt at home. The community that has been built there is incredible. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and are always working to make sure you are meeting and exceeding your fitness goals while really taking the time to watch and coach you. They have already helped so much with my lifts and different movements! The programming is amazing and the coaches make sure there is always an option for everyone no matter what level you are at or modification needed to get the most out of the workout. There is also dedicated space and programming for Olympic lifting. The space is large and clean with great equipment and Membership options help ensure you can pick a plan that works for you and your schedule and goals. If you are looking to start your fitness journey, continue on, or improve on where you are at, Armor Athletics is definitely the place! Bonus is that you will make friends with some really great people as you get into really great shape!