Training Tacoma since 2010
5206 South Tacoma Way · Tacoma, WA
By Kathryn Taylor · Owner
Aynsley Butler felt she was very worthy of being selected for Member of the Month — and for good reason. She always trains hard in both strength & conditioning and barbell work.
Even while she was deployed, Aynsley found ways to keep training and stay connected to her goals. That kind of dedication is exactly what we celebrate at Armor.
Thank you for your service and your commitment, Aynsley. You inspire everyone around you.
A Tacoma gym owner's honest breakdown of big-box gyms vs. coached gyms: what you actually get at each price point, who each one serves, and how to decide.
A movement assessment isn't just for people who are hurt. Here are the five patterns our coaching team watches for — and what to do when they appear.
Compare seven things that matter when choosing a Tacoma gym: coaching, beginner onboarding, programming, pricing, community, class times, and commute.
Learn how split squats build single-leg strength, expose side-to-side differences, and support stronger squats and Olympic lifts.
Six practical habits for managing technique, training load, fatigue, and recovery while learning the snatch and clean and jerk.
Aimee is usually fashionably late to class — maybe because she's running her own successful hair salon, traveling from the remote island she lives on, and taking care of a wonderful family of five.
Jason works nearby with some of our members and one of our coaches, who finally convinced him to come to Armor. He didn't hesitate to hit the ground running and learn as much as he could.
Free Intro · No Sweat Required
A free, no-obligation 15–20 minute visit: we show you around our 6,000 sq ft Tacoma facility, talk through your goals, and recommend the best starting point. Memberships run $145–$199/month, month-to-month with 30-day cancellation — and you don't even have to work out during the intro.
