JOIN FOR FITNESS, STAY FOR COMMUNITY.
Welcome to Resistance Athletics
Our mission is to create a fun and supportive fitness environment to help you thrive in your fitness journey. No matter your age or fitness level, we’re here to help you exceed your goals. With our dedicated team of coaches and supportive community by your side, there’s nothing you can’t achieve.
Membership + Class Packages
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, we offer a variety of class packages, unlimited membership, and even drop-in passes for folks who are just visiting!
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What members are saying
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FAVORITE place in Pasadena. The people, the workouts, the vibe, there’s nothing I don’t like about resistance. More than anything though, the community keeps me coming back. If you’re interesting in meeting some great people, regardless of your fitness level, come by!!
Isabel Klein
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This is not just a gym where you go to exercise - it's a community of support. CrossFit is new to me and the coaches, ALL of them, have been amazing so far. For that reason, along with the encouraging members, I continue to show up consistently. I would highly recommend anyone to give it a try.
Linda N.
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I dropped in to an 8 am class while visiting family. The website said "join for the fitness, stay for the community" which I find to be the best thing about CrossFit. The coach was super knowledgeable and led a good warm up. Everyone was super nice and supportive of each other
Bailey Smoak
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Resistance Crossfit is an amazing space. They have a very knowledgeable staff and organize great community events. It's connected to a pizza shop and coffee shop so you get everything under one roof. More importantly their programming is great and very welcoming for new members. 10/10 Crossfit Gym.
Jaan Iddings
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Believe the hype!!! I am the opposite of a gym rat, but if you are, this place I'm sure would be great for you too. I got there a little early since I'd not been before. Mike was beyond welcoming, asked a few questions and told me a little what to expect. Everyone in the class (of 6 or so people at 8am on a Wednesday) was nice. Everyone was lifting different weight and me? I was lifting the bar, yep, just the bar and I felt just fine about that. I trust that eventually would have weights on it if I didn't live 500 miles away. The next morning I can tell I got a workout, I'm aware of muscles that haven't been used in a hit, but I'm not in pain, and for me that's the sweet spot. So. Bottom line? Go and commit. I wish I could. But do it for you.
S Blair P.
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I love this place with all my heart and soul periodt. Everyone's so nice and welcoming and progressive and I made so many new friends since joining. A really diverse gym with an equal ratio of men to women also which is an important thing to note for me personally. If you're in the Pasadena area and wanna give this place a shot, they have a free first day trial followed by a $10 for 10 days deal. Now go slay~
James K.
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Resistance Athletics is more than a gym; it is a community of individuals who all support each other. Coaches are amazing and are always looking for any improvement that will help us lift heavier and maintain safe form. Before RA, I couldn't even lift a barbell and forget doing a snatch, now I can do both and feel confident in my abilities. It's not just weightlifting or "CrossFit" movements that you get better at; it is everyday things like picking up a box at work or going for a hike. Members and coaches are always cheering for each other. RA has become my second home, and there isn't another place like it.
Sadie R.
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I last reviewed Resistance four years ago, about a year after I came here from another local gym that was a mainstay in the community. What with Covid and all, a lot has changed in the gym-world since then. What initially brought me in the door at Resistance and then got me to stick around was the great people here and the awesome vibe. Whether you're an experience CrossFit athlete or someone taking your first steps into functional fitness, as long as you're a good person, there's a home at Resistance for you. If you're legitimately trying to go to the Games, there are better places for you to train. Similarly if you're looking for a gym that's a pick-up spot and like a Vegas pool party with more muscle, there are other places to go that'll be right up your alley. However if you're looking to be the best you, whether that means landing on the podium in local competitions, developing fitness that you can use to excel in your other athletic endeavors, or simply feeling more energetic and capable as you go through daily life, this is the place for you. If you want to make a lot of friends with people who will genuinely support you in your fitness journey, this is the place for you. If you want to be part of a true fitness community, this is the place for you.
Aaron K.
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If your ready to work your way to your peak fitness there really is no better group of trainers to get you there! Very supportive very professional, it's like a small Fittness family. They are very conscious of the safety of all and are always cleaning and we are tasked to clean after use with spray bottles and clean rags readily available. Do it sign up! You'll be glad you did!
Tim W.