Pallas Fitness

Fantastic experience: This box has nowledgeable coaches, a fantastic facility with all the gear you could ever want. In addition, the programming is challenging, scalable a lacks a sense of overtraining seen at some gyms. Keep up the great work!

Fantastic experience: I live in Sayre and have been driving 50min to workout here, and let me tell you I would drive wherever and however far to keep training here. The coaching is the absolutely best I’ve ever had in my 3+ years of doing CrossFit. I got stringing kipping PU, TTB, dubs as well as KHSPU within less than 1.5 weeks (5 sessions) of doing personal training with the coaches; this is the most progress I’ve made on these movements in years. The personal training sessions are worth every penny, and you truly get your bang for your buck. It’s awesome that they mix up the coaches you work with, because everyone teaches movements slightly differently and all it can take is one cue you’ve never had to finally just get something. The people are friendly. Lots of space and equipment. I can’t say enough good things. This is the best CrossFit gym I’ve ever been to!!!

Fantastic experience: Coming to Pallas has made my life better. I love the CrossFit class structure and the coaching is top notch with an emphasis on correct form and technique. I've taken note of my progress and seen my strength and fitness level increase while feeling like there's still plenty of room to grow. And of course there's the community at Pallas. The sense of camaraderie has encouraged me to persevere through the tough workouts with the feeling I can get it done. Met some great people here for sure. I hope to be a member for a longtime.

Fantastic experience: I started at Pallas Fitness in February after years at CrossFit of Ithaca. The COVID shutdown hit and CFI closed. I worked out at home with great online guidance, but my intensity suffered and I missed the bond I experienced working out with fellow athletes. I showed up at Pallas not knowing what to expect and the first workout was life changing. I couldn't be more grateful for the knowledgeable coaching staff and the opportunity to workout in a group again. The last three months at Pallas has been great! Whoever you are---any age, any physical condition--you can do this. You can trust the coaches to guide you. Don't wait. You won't know unless you try. When you take a leap of faith there's always the fear of falling, but what if you fly?

Fantastic experience: Awesome vibe as a drop-in

Fantastic experience: They brought me back to a healthy place, made me feel comfortable, capable, and in control again, great place to start or continue your journey.

Fantastic experience: I never thought I'd be a Crossfit person, but I found this place and went from doing it once a week to twice a week and now do it every day. It's an incredible safe and supportive space, and at the same time pushes you to do your best. Coaches are excellently trained. I've worked out at boxes all over the country and world and this is the best.

Fantastic experience: Like most I guess, I had a twisty-turny fitness journey before I mustered up the courage to cross the threshold of this CrossFit gym and introduce myself to the owners, Tim and Eamon. Within a week or so I knew I had found the promised land. That was in 2013, and I have loved being a part of this wonderful community ever since. Talented, caring coaches and an inspiring and supportive group of fellow members make this fitness experience stand out. My time at CrossFit Pallas truly is “the best hour of my day,” and I would encourage ANYONE who wants to move better and be a better human to give it a try. Regrets? Sure: that CrossFit wasn’t a thing when I was 20 and that I didn’t join CrossFit Pallas until a few months after they opened. Don’t wait!

Fantastic experience: After moving to Ithaca for a new job last summer, I immediately started to look for places where I could get a good workout, meet people and start to settle into my new community. I decided to try out Pallas on a whim and have been enjoying it ever since. Going to class is routinely the best part of my day, and I think it’s one of the main reasons I’ve felt at home in a new place so quickly. The coaches are great, the environment is welcoming, and I’ve gotten even stronger and healthier in the short time that I’ve been a part of CrossFit Pallas. 10/10 would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism

Fantastic experience: BEST gym I've ever been a part of - period. I loved CrossFIt before joining Pallas... now I'm obsessed. This community has made me feel incredibly welcome and at home in Ithaca (I just moved here ~6 months ago). Anyone looking to join a true community that values not only incredible levels of fitness, but fulfillment in all aspects of life - join or visit Pallas...NOW!

Fantastic experience: My favorite fitness community I've ever been a part of. The coaching staff is highly trained, skillful, and supportive. The programming is constantly varied with intention. I love like I can get a stellar workout in for only an hour of my day and see wonderful smiling faces while I'm at it as well as the myriad of ages that come together to sweat! This place changed my life and really made me dive headfirst into functional fitness/CrossFit.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit Pallas is the best gym! The workouts are challenging and the coaches are incredibly skilled. It’s the best choice to get in the best shape of your life at any age.

Fantastic experience: Great community, coaches and workouts!

Fantastic experience: If you got the balls you can do it

Fantastic experience: The coaching staff is phenomenal and so supportive. They meet you where you are. I’ve seen changes over time achieving goals and feeling empowered by what my body is able to do. The community is fantastic to not only push, but encourage everyone to do their best. Going to class is a highlight of my day.

Fantastic experience: This is the gym and change you are looking for. If you want to improve your life, meet great people, learn from incredible world-class coaches, challenge yourself, and see what you are truly capable of, you have to check out CrossFit Pallas/ Pallas Fitness. You will be hard-pressed to find a better, more supportive, and kind community, all while getting great workouts in, feeling better about yourself, and realizing you are able to push yourself further than you ever imagine. Regardless of your age, gym experience, or fitness level, if you live in Ithaca (or are just visiting) and have not tried working out at CrossFit Pallas/Pallas Fitness, put it on your list to do right now.

Fantastic experience: The coaches and the people here changed my life completely! I have never felt so supported and welcome in a facility before. The coaching is top notch. Their guidance for new athletes is unmatched. I have grown as a healthier, more physically able person because of them. I truly call this place and the people in it, my second home and family.

Fantastic experience: I joined CrossFit Pallas about four months ago and look forward to each session. The instructors are patient with newbies like me, but they also support and challenge the folks who have been CrossFit members for years. It's inspiring to see people at so many different places in their fitness come together, work hard, and come out smiling. The Pallas community is very welcoming. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I had been doing CrossFit for about 3 1/2 years and was losing interest. So I took some time off. When I decide to get back into it. I came to CrossFit Pallas to try some of their classes and to see what they had to offer. Boy was I glad I did. The people are great! the programming and coaching are definitely some of the best around, and They offer a lot of different class times along with open gym. If you’re like me and want to workout but you’re not good at doing your own programming. Then I highly recommend coming to CFP. You won’t be disappointed!! Thank you John R.

Fantastic experience: There is no better place to exercise in Ithaca. All CrossFit Pallas coaches are extremely skilled and the space is fantastic. If you are looking for getting healthy while being part of a very inclusive community, this is the place!

Fantastic experience: The most positive, embracing gym community in Ithaca. Build strength, flexibility, and get fitter with the help of highly trained coaches. Whatever your fitness goals, they are attainable with the help of Pallas Ithaca. 5+ stars for sure!!!

Fantastic experience: I love CrossFit Pallas. At first I was intimidated by the idea of CrossFit, but now I have been going for more than a year and a half. CrossFit Pallas has an excellent coaching staff and they can scale the movements for everyone. The community is incredibly welcoming so it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or and Rx athlete. I highly recommend this wonderful gym.

Fantastic experience: Incredible gym with inspiring, very skilled coaches to help you achieve your fitness goals. The coaches have created a welcoming and inclusive environment in which every athlete, regardless of ability level, feels encouraged and comfortable. You should join!

Fantastic experience: I started at CrossFit at Pallas Fitness more than three years ago because I wanted a workout that would push me to get stronger and fitter. This absolutely happened, but what I did not expect was to find such a strong, vibrant, and supportive community in the process! It is not at all an exaggeration to say that Crossfit has absolutely changed my life for the better! One reason for this is the excellent quality of coaching at CrossFit Pallas which includes close attention to stretching, form, prehab, and always following good movement standards. I have visited other CrossFit boxes while traveling and I honestly say that the coaches at CrossFit Pallas are the best I have encountered anywhere. Of course there are many movements I am still working on achieving (I'm looking at you, ring muscle ups) but the remarkable physical progress I have made through CrossFit absolutely translates into better functionality and movement in every other part of my life. What's more, the perseverance and mental toughness that I cultivate daily through Crossfit is a well of strength and confidence when I face challenges outside of the gym. And the community of kind, generous, supportive people at CrossFit Pallas has made it my second home here in Ithaca. Whether you are a world class athlete like owner and coach Tim Paulson, or totally new to group exercise and functional fitness, everyone at Pallas will cheer you on, will encourage you to test *your own* limits, and help you push yourself at a level that is challenging and safe for you at the same time. There is a scale for everyone! Traditional gyms used to leave me intimidated and lost, but CrossFit is hands down the most supportive fitness community I have ever encountered. What's more, the Pallas community is something unique and special in today's busy world. If you are AT ALL curious I encourage you to come and check things out. I can't recommend CrossFit Pallas highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Not only is this an awesome gym for overall health, but it's an incredible community of people! When you join Pallas-- you get fitness, coaching, friends, community, longevity, and strong as all get out all in one place. Lives are changed, friends are made, strength is gained, positivity is imbued, and growth is cultivated!

Fantastic experience: We had heard lots of scary things about CrossFit. Wanting to find a new community we set up a meeting with Tim. We had visited EVERY gym in Ithaca trying to find a home. The minute we walked in the door we new we had found our community. The coaching staff is beyond excellent and always striving to help you be your best self. There is a modification for every movement that makes this the perfect place for everyone. If you are looking for the greatest gym and community around look no further. I love being a part of this.

Fantastic experience: Quality coaching, attention to detail and a friendly atmosphere. All you could want in a place to get fitter!!

Fantastic experience: Pallas has changed my life! I joined nearly a year ago, and my only regret is not doing so sooner. As a 42-year-old runner, I knew that running was no longer doing enough to keep me strong and prevent injuries. I was struggling with constant back & leg injuries, and I could tell I was losing upper-body & core strength as I got older. I had been scared of/intrigued by CrossFit for years, so I finally summoned up the courage to try it -- and now it's the best part of my day, every day. What makes Pallas so great? (1) The coaches are fabulous. Darrin took me through Foundations, and he was the first person to make me believe that I could actually be a CrossFitter. He's a master at teaching & inspiring people. Tim knows every single member's name, is always there to answer questions (no matter how busy he is trying to dominate the international CrossFit circuit), and he treats every athlete with tremendous respect, whether we're crushing the workouts or simply trying to figure out the basic movements. Janessa, Lauree, Sue, Kylie, Jana & Andy have each had a huge impact on my training by giving me thoughtful advice that pushes me to get better without making me feel overwhelmed by the huge challenge of learning CrossFit. (2) The members are equally fabulous! They really bring the best of Ithaca together in one place: friendly, diverse, smart, interesting people who go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. I never thought about a gym membership as a social thing, but now I look forward to seeing my Pallas team every day. I'm new to the sport and have no background in strength training or gymnastics, but never once have I felt self-conscious about lifting less than others or needing to scale certain movements. The other members have been a constant source of support. And we have so much fun in our classes! (3) The programming is incredible. Our workouts reflect Tim's years of experience and his thoughtfulness about training. Every workout is challenging but achievable, and every day is fun. The workouts have made me fitter in so many ways: strength, endurance, mobility, flexibility, speed & power. Because of the coaches, people & workouts, I'm so much stronger than when I joined, and I don't just mean physical strength. Of course that has improved greatly. But I'm mentally stronger. Several days a week, I see a workout that scares me, or that I think I might not be able to finish, or that I worry about embarrassing myself in. But then I show up, and the coaches teach us how to do the workout, and we all get it done! I've learned that I have so much more physical, mental & emotional capacity than I ever believed previously. It's an incredible experience to exceed your own expectations, and Pallas equips you to do so on a daily basis. So, give Pallas a shot -- you won't regret it!

Fantastic experience: Dropped in with the husband for Murph. Great place. Great coaches. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: My partner and I were in town on vacation and we each got a week's membership. We felt very welcomed and I can't say enough about the coaching and the week's WODs. Great staff, great facility and all the equipment you could want. Five stars for a great week. Thanks.

Positive experience: Nice set up and plenty of equipment for crossfit needs

Fantastic experience: My other family!

Fantastic experience: Great drop in, cool facility, easy to find and park, good folks!

Fantastic experience: This place is an amazing facility and has great coaches. AND yoga!