Best Fitness by Pharr - Atlanta, Georgia

Elizabeth Littleton

I started working with Mark at the beginning of September and am already seeing amazing results! He’s incredibly knowledgeable and won’t sugar coat what is needed to get you where you want to be. He keeps me motivated to hit my goals not only in our 1 on 1 sessions, but also everyday at home. He created a detailed nutrition plan to help me hit my goal weight. I couldn’t recommend Mark more! He is a fabulous personal trainer and such a joy to be around!! I am so thankful I found him!

Carol Copeland

I have known Mark Gates for two years now and find him to be an amazing personal trainer. He is attentive to his clients and is a great motivator without pushing too hard. Mark is genuinely interested in my fitness success and my results prove it.

Elizabeth g

I highly recommend!
Couldn’t ask for a more patient, encouraging, also incredibly motivating trainer!

so grateful to have met Mark !!

Jasmine Newsome

Best Fitness by Pharr is a great place to workout! It is a beautiful facility and a great atmosphere to be in. Everyone is very friendly. There are a variety of great services offered! Mark Gates is definitely the man to see if you want to reach your fitness goals! After your workout, there is a clean bathroom to shower in and protein shakes and bars available for purchase.

I am getting into the fitness industry myself, and Mark Gates has welcomed me into his gym with open arms. I am definitely learning from the best trainer in the Atlanta area!

Addy Robinson

Best Fitness by Pharr is a hidden Buckhead gem! It is a great size -- small, but big enough to offer a great variety of equipment and space. It is a super clean facility! There are hand sanitizers and equipment wipes everywhere; it is truly immaculate. It is clear that the owner, Mark Gates, takes great pride in his establishment and its members. Everyone--personal trainers and their clients--are very friendly and welcoming; working out can be intimidating and daunting and this space feels very supportive. Yes, personal training is an investment, but if you're in a great gym with a supportive trainer who knows what they're talking about, it is money well spent.

**Update exactly 1 month after joining Best Fitness By Pharr: Coach Mark Gates is not only the owner and operator of this awesome gym, he is an amazing personal trainer! He cares deeply, is incredibly knowledgeable, and transfers his enthusiasm expertly. Coach Mark never has an off day; his friendliness and motivation know no bounds. Results I've seen after 1 month of training with Coach Mark: weight lost, inches lost, confidence gained, energy gained, skin clearer & brighter, mental outlook more positive. I can't wait to see what we accomplish moving forward!

Payton Ashby

Mark is the BEST ! I’ve been training with mark for a while, he’s helped me achieve my goals and I have seen the best results while working with him. He is extremely knowledgeable, motivating and always pushes me to do my best. By far the best trainer I’ve ever had! Highly recommend mark, you’ll see the best results!

Lara Seamon

I have had the pleasure of working with Mark Gates and his personal training facility "Best Fitness By Pharr," since the beginning of August 2013 and now I know why they are called the BEST!! The knowledge and level of expertise that I have received and one to one commitment from them has exceeded any other gym or personal trainer who I have worked with in the past. They keep each and every work out dynamic but also challenging. You will not get bored with their workouts. It is also exciting to see how clean and spotless their facility is every day I am there. I enjoy coming to work out knowing that I am going to have the Best Trainer and the Best Facility and it not smell bad . You would be crazy to chose any other gym. Plus there is a wonderful age range of clients there and very easy to feel comfortable and not insecure about working out.

John Knox

Mark is an excellent trainer and a good man. He has made a difference for me and not only is he good at working you into shape, his demeanor and peronality make him a pleasure to be around. Also a great old school Georgia sports fan who loves all Atlanta teams as well as the Dawgs