I joined about a two months ago and have definitely been enjoying the experience…read more The place is located right on the corner of Girard and College Ave. so there is a bunch of foot traffic and that's how I originally came across this place. Inside it's a fairly big open space with set ups for racks, rings, rowers all available. I have been going to the strength and conditioning classes but there are ones for straight weightlifting as well as classes for the older crowd. Brian, the gym owner, is the heart of the whole operation. He does a great job of putting together programs that are challenging and different. The workouts always have a theme to pull the moves together usually either concentrating on different body parts and/or concepts (balance, agility, speed, etc.) Will continue to come here and get my sweat on! Looking forward to the challenges and really push myself!

I just finished a 10 class workout with Brian designed for seniors. It was really great--and this…read moreis coming from someone who never really excerised. Working on my balance and core was most important. Any exercise I was unable to do, Brian gave me an alternate excercise. I highly recommend Steelworks. If I wasn't moving out of the city, I would definitely continue these classes. You should try one of the free classes he is offering. Masks and social distancing is practiced and Brian is an excellent coach. Tina C

I can't recommend Novem enough! I was a member from 2012 til I moved out of the city a couple of…read moremonths ago. Joe has built an incredible program and community. This is the only fitness program that I've maintained for the long haul in larger part to the accountability of seeing the same people each class. I felt supported through pregnancy, new mom-hood, broken bones, PT rehab, and other major life events by Joe, the Novem coaches and fellow members I met along the way. Even after leaving Novem, I continue to reap the benefits of lifelong friendships and the knowledge of how to care for my body through different stages of life.

After 200 + workouts I appreciate the box even more than my first Google review over a year ago…read more Novem started as an aggressive form of rehab recovery for me after years of revolving door physical therapy for a chronic issue w/ my cervical spine. Now it has become more like recess. FUN! The results totally worth sharing. The friends Ive made worth their weight in olympic lifts. Congratulations Joe Ling & Lesha on the Novem expansion in Philadelphia's Fishtown / Kensington neighborhoods!

A meat head gym- no doubt! This place is typically not staffed except for when a new member needs…read moreto sign up and makes arrangements ahead of time by calling or e-mailing now. You can even get a 1 day pass online and not have to make actual contact nor is it expected probably. For the monthly pass, with no enrollment fees, mind you, you would need to make an appointment the first time around. If you can make it at least 5 times to the gym within the month, then it is worth getting the 24-7 access by the month. Most gyms wanted to charge me an enrollment fee for a partial one month period, and it was just not worth it to do that for me. Most gyms don't have 24-7 access and those that do will tack on this enrollment fee. I was planning to work out manually but then I had thought of this gym and tried asking and glad I did! There are showering facilities which I wouldn't have expected, but it's super nice to know that I don't have to leave sweaty and head straight back home if I don't want to. Definitely a potential incentive to keep working out and makes it feel less like a stressful event. One of the showers doesn't even work currently, but there are two others that do. The toilet paper rolls look worn out and it feels like if they were fixed, some musclehead might accidentally break it again by pulling too hard on it. Another one, during one time I was there, the water was accidentally left on and I turned it off, I could see how one might be in a hurry and not have closed the faucet all the way. You just try to do the right thing with minor things like that. Most clients probably would prefer to drive home and use their own comfortable shower rather than the one provided here. There are also a few bottles of wipes provided, but I was probably the only one who would use them or maybe they would only be used by others if sweat got on the equipment. There's a whole array of apparel from online that can be shipped directly to you and pictures of history and pride of the gym and the owner's past interests and successes. I can't fully appreciate the equipment that is here nor understand how to use much of it. I tried to look what equipment was what and how to use it when I could and sometimes I just did things by looking and feeling them out enough but making sure I could handle the weights and such if things didn't quite go as I expected. The only thing I wish this gym and most gyms could have is an optional local community event to get together and just chit chat once in awhile, maybe like every month or 2 or 3 months. I have run into a few that do this or did this once in a rare occasion to try it out, but it is a way to try to build community so that I'm not just showing up and leaving. Gyms that have classes, as I can't make those regularly, I'm not able to socialize that way. So, the classes have become not a big deal to me. The personal trainers I've tried at other gyms is hit or miss, more miss The trainers I tend to like to work with the least are the ones that have been hired through a mainstream gym because many of these people only want to work with certain clientele and they may do things like not show up to their appointment or put someone else in place when that is not the standard practice at most gyms (and this probably should be the standard practice at most mainstream gyms.) They are trying to go for the "relational" connection building, but most gyms are way too transient for this on both the client and staff sides to be effective. A few reviews have said that one can just ask others for help. While I probably could've, I did feel like as a non-jock, I would be intruding on someone else's workout and if I asked them something, what could I offer them back that they would want? Sometimes, a "thank you" might be enough, but I guess living in this world and how it's changed and socially, not for the better, I feel uncomfortable without more context. Even something as simple as I recognize that brand name on your shirt or something "generic" but thoughtful like that could be enough. I think there are people who are probably really nice, but some that would be super annoyed. You don't always know 100% but you just get that vibe. Even things more in my space and YelpE, and even in things where I definitely level off enough with others, I have not built the tight friendships one might expect. A few people did say "hi" when I was least expecting it, and one person ended up going into the gym even thanking me for "letting him in", but I wasn't actually letting him in and I didn't want to create an unnecessary conflict. I also just wanted to leave the gym at that time too. It was safe to assume he had a valid pass and just wasn't finding his pass or working the system right. This slew of gym types is typically less advertised I believe as a Baltimore friend thought this type of gym didn't exist near him.

I stopped in a couple weeks ago to check out the gym. The owner Steve was such a nice guy. The gym…read morewas absolutely spotless and it smelled so clean in there. Tons of equipment for lifting and strength training. He also had some cardio machines in the front. I ended up doing a home gym plan because I didn't want to make the drive but if it was a little closer it would be perfect. I just wanted to take the time to write this review because it really is a great gym run by a really great business owner

I have been a member of CH OTF for over two years. The studio has continued to decline…read moresignificantly due to the apathy and mismanagement from Romit. From the AC not working in the summer for weeks at a time, to constantly leaking roofs, to equipment breaking routinely, this has been the norm. And for the most part we accepted it. What is now occurring is the total disrespect of the amazing staff. They are the ones who work day in and day out with these poor conditions and who have been the ones who have had to overcome and persevere, all with smiles on their faces, in spite of the mismanagement and lack of any support from the owner, Romit. SM, Kelsey and ASM, Brie have been amazing and always have a smile on their faces. Kelsey and Kam have held down the coaching at a time when classes were being canceled routinely due to coaching shortages previously. Now Romit is bringing in multiple "consultants" who are taking shifts away from all of the staff who have kept the doors open. This is unacceptable and I do not plan on being a member of this location any longer.

Their "5 minute late" policy and "first come first serve" treadmill policy are inherently…read moreexclusionary. Their own coaches and front desk staff join other coaches' classes 10 minutes late, but their members are the ones who sacrifice classes if we arrive at 12:06PM. Coach's discretion is a joke if it's only applied to some people- why do their employees gain such favored benefits when our membership fees are paying their salary? Corporate and management are completely absent- in this economy, customer service is everything.

I am writing this review currently infuriated. I'll start with the positive that the workouts are…read morevery high energy, and do exactly what they are meant to do-burn a ton of calories. The 1 Star is for this location only. I needed to cancel my membership because the class times weren't working with my schedule and I had started to go to the regular gym whenever I could instead. I had called to ask how far in advance did I need to cancel and the girl on the phone told me as long as I did it before my next bill date I was all set. Okay, great. I came in a week before my bill date to fill out the form in person-they had just ran out of forms and their printer broke-so the girl emailed it to me to fill out and send back no problem (pictured). I was then still charged for the next month. When I called I was finally able to speak to a manager who said if I didn't know who told me that he couldn't do anything since it's in the initial contract that it takes 30 days to cancel. I fully understand there are cancellation rules for every gym-hence me calling to ask in the first place. What is unacceptable is two different times I was told I would not be billed for the next month. Typical "gym" service.

I can now state confidently for the record that I am an Orangetheory fangirl. Since my first…read morereview, I was gifted a four pack of classes and then purchased a 10-pack on my own. I go once every week or two and love how the class complements my other workouts. Classes are always challenging and every class is different. Some days there is a lot of rowing, other days there are incline runs, sometimes it's two long blocks of cardio and strength, while other days bring more back and forth between the two. I love Wendy's classes but I took Raymond's class for the first time last week and really loved it. His instruction was so clear and his playlist was on point! He announced to the class that the Moorestown and Cherry Hill locations would be merging, which means a bigger variety of instructors, which I enjoy. Everyone runs the class differently so it's fun to mix things up. The front desk staff is always so friendly and helpful; this location truly feels like a community, even though I only get there every so often. For me, it's worth crossing the bridge for a workout that will kick my butt and get my endorphins pumping!

When the Co-Vid hit I decided to start looking around at other gyms and I came across Philly…read morePersonal Training and saw that they got very good reviews. I then contacted them to set up an appointment then I went there and saw first hand why they got amazing reviews. The personal trainer who I was paired up with by the name of Shawn is very knowledgeable.He takes everything into account past injuries you name it and he focuses on what you are looking to achieve. He is always keeping my body guessing and he constantly varies the routine. I am extremely happy that I found this gym to supplement my routine. They really do focus on the client and help get the results that you are looking for.

I came to the Summit as an absolute beginner with no workout experience a few months back. Zack has…read morebeen amazing to work with. He's done a great job of understanding my fitness goals and creating a workout plan that feels catered to my needs. His cues and guidance help a lot, and it really feels like you're working out with a buddy who's always rooting for you. I've noticed a steady an improvement in my body when it comes to things like lifting, carrying heavy grocery bags, etc. I also really appreciate how clean the gym is. The equipment feels new, and the small, semi-private vibe helps me focus on my own workout. Highly recommend this place!