626 Strength and Conditioning

CrossFit 626 is an excellent crossfit gym with an inspired coaching staff and dedicated members! Prior to the Covid-19 lock down, there were classes offered throughout the day to accommodate all schedules! Now, the coaches offer tailor made workouts that can be done at home with minimal equipment, which are both dynamic and challenging! Definitely an A+ place to gain mental and physical fitness!

I've known the owner Pam for several years now not only as a professional trainer but also as a friend. And like a true friend, she genuinely strives to help you achieve your goals, both phyisically and mentally, as fitness is for body AND mind. For me, Crossfit 626 is a retreat where you can work off any stressors from the day, push youself to be the best you can be, and find a community of people that become like an extended family to you. It is such a blessing to have a great gem like this in our neighborhood!

This place has been my second home and family for almost 8 years now. The coaching and community has been the best I've found and keeps me coming back. Even with the pandemic going on the coaches have been painstakingly programming for us individually and are always available to answer any questions or suggest mods. Love these guys, they'll always be my gym and my haven!

I have been coming to this gym for a bit longer than year now. I was looking for a gym that is close to home so I can get in and get out. There are three in San Marino and I went into all three and talked to the owners before I made a decision to join. Little did I know, I found a hidden gem.I knew nothing about Crossfit and had a lot of doubts on how full body exercise high intensity would help you grow consistently. I was wrong. I was in the worst shape of my life. My shoulders were tight and my back was aching frequently due to stress. Fast forward to today, I have gained 10lbs of muscle and able to do handstand push ups, 15 strict pull ups, a 265 lb. deadlift...etc. I have the same level of energy and focus all day, from morning to night. You will gain functional movement from doing crossfit. I feel healthy, mentally and physically.If you are thinking about getting into shape or competing in sports, this is the place for you. The owner and the coaches are very knowledgeable and care about your fitness goal. They’ll make sure you are growing consistently and challenging yourself without injury. Everyone is very friendly and helpful in class. You get a great amount of support from the community. They have recently offered virtual classes and virtual private coach lessons with diet and fitness consultation due to shelters in place.

I was a member at 626 for a few years when I lived in the Pasadena. The programming, coaching, facility and community was absolutely phenomenal. I've been back to visit a few times since and it has only gotten better and I wish I was still nearby to take advantage! You will not regret your decision to give CrossFit 626 a try. I had a hard time settling at a box after leaving Pasadena because the bar was set so high!

I've been a member since early 2015 when I was first introduced to cross training at CrossFit 626 and I haven't looked back. Before joining, I would frequent a number of different gyms/studios in the area. One of my biggest pet peeves with training is when instructors/coaches are not diligent about checking form, especially when performing complex/heavy lifts (helloooooo injuries). The coaches at 626 are always on point with checking on form which is SO important!With the start of the quarantine, I quickly realized that the thing I missed the most was going to 626 to get my workouts in. The coaches are all so welcoming and I looked forward to working out with the other members because everyone is so supportive of each other.The individual digital training provided the past few weeks has been a saving grace during this quarantine for my sanity and I can't thank 626 enough for that. I can't wait to get back in the gym for my workouts again!!

Somewhere in October was my year anniversary since starting at CrossFit626. I had called and talked to Pam (owner) after reading reviews and checking out the website. She was so welcoming and kind, it gave me the motivation I needed to show up for the foundations class. So glad I did.At 45, with three kids (2 young ones), and a recent torn achilles injury, I hadn't had any consistent fitness regiment for years. The abuse I put my knees and joints through as a youth athlete had caused deterioration to the point where just looking at a few stairs caused me anxiety. My heart issue seemed to be worsening to where just walking a short distance put me out of breath. The aging process seemed to be speeding up, and I needed some help.There are soooooo many things on the Level Up method that I saw and said, "there is NO way I will ever be able to do that." My year long goal at the start was just to be able to jog 200m, and sit at the bottom of a squat for 10 seconds without dying, and maybe jumprope without peeing. One year later, I'm between yellow and orange, I can run a mile without stopping, I'm bounding up flights of stairs, my knee/joint pain, back, and neck pain are wildly improved, and I've dropped 20 pounds. Most importantly, I feel like I've regained at least 15 years of my active life.Pam, and all the coaches - Chris, Candi, Victor, Amber, Mike - are all great. Each of them seem to perfectly balance the ability to gently push your progress while not pressuring you beyond your comfort zone. Everyone is welcoming, encouraging, and non-judgemental. It's a great environment.Since the start of the pandemic, the gym has pivoted multiple times to make sure we all had the ability to keep going, from at home private coaching, to outdoor workouts, back to safely indoors. When I struggled to maintain, Pam reached out, as she does for everyone. They are a dedicated bunch who truly care about their clients' health and wellbeing.I've benefitted so much from joining, both from the workouts, but also the nutrition guidance. Super grateful. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

Pam/Chris and their entire team have been awesome. I was a stream-your-workout type of person until I actually stepped into their gym. It's large, clean, and everything is typically done on time. They correct my form and genuinely care about my progress (they actually know how much you can push). I haven't met one person at their gym that I did not like. It's sad that COVID hit right when I was getting deep into the workouts. But right when this clears, I will 1000% return.

I moved away from LA recently and honestly the thing I miss most is Crossfit 626. It is truly an exceptional place. It's more than a gym, it's a community of amazing people bought together by amazing coach and owner Pam Eamranond. Pam cultivated a community atmosphere during classes, always introducing new people and making everyone feel included. The coaches are so talented and gauge your fitness level and abilities on so many axes and tailoring the workouts to you so that you get a hard workout without injury. They make working out fun and challenging and for the 2 - 3 years I was a part of that community it was a sanctuary for my mental and physical health.

I really enjoy the coaching and fellow classmates at this gym. Coaches are careful to observe our form and techniques without pushing us beyond what we're capable of. The "new" location is nice and spacious with plenty of space for everyone. I definitely recommend this gym to any who are looking for a new box, thinking about starting CrossFit or just a different workout regimen to change things up.