Signed up for their love challenge for women. $250 for the challenge. It was Ok kind of felt like a…read morewaste of money...there were some things that would have made it better... The coaches were kind of not into it. One time when our group was ready to work out the couch was over where some guys were weightlifting in the back and one of them asked him "are you ready for the class" and he said in a sad, pathetic voice "ugh no, not really" ... like he didn't want to be bothered with us. Many times during class the coach I had would not be paying attention to us and on his phone texting so we would miss reps. He said, just pay attention to the clock. At times I would finish last and the rest of the group would be finished and by the time I got back in from my run the coach would be long gone... like in the office or with his friends in the back. Not very encouraging. The overall facility is very unorganized as far as getting people set up with their online accounts, payment questions and generally just getting ahold of them. Called at least 5 different times to ask about a class time question and no one ever answers the phone. Ended up driving there. Their voice mail is always full, it's unprofessional not to have these things buttoned up. "Ask us a question on Facebook and we will get back to you" is not acceptable. I didn't finish the program...that's my fault but I must say the staff didn't make it a very fun or encouraging experience. The place feels more like a couple of guys who bought some weights, bought a warehouse and decided to open it to the public without a great deal of thought or organization. Oh well, I tried it. Others might have a better experience. If I could suggest to the owner some key points for improvement from an outsiders view: *Have dynamic encouraging and dedicated coaches to motivate people. *You must figure out a way to have a dedicated phone service that is answered reliably by a person each and every time. Secretary or something should be in the budget. It's bad for business not to have this. Many classmates complained of this as well. *A cleaner more welcoming "holding area/locker room" for storage. Clean out the clutter.

I was a very avid Crossfitter and excited about this place after moving in June. Coming from a…read moreRhinoCo box in Miami Beach I was highly dissapointed - little to no instruction, no stretching/pre-wod like I was used to and the it did not have a "class"/community feeling. Maybe others who work well on their own would be fine in this setting. This experience totally turned me off and I joined City Fitness and do the Miami Beach class on my own. I would love for this place to take notes from the Rhino Co guys who have opened boxes all over the world with Rebook

It really pains me to write this review. I've been taking classes at RippedPHL since shortly after…read morethey opened. Of the various treadmill workout studios in the area that have come and gone over the years, it consistently was my favorite. It had been in my regular rotation for a while until they changed the Thursday night class that best fit in my schedule to a strength only class. Since I really like the treadmill portion I hadn't been here in several months. During that time they made some changes, and the class names changed. I was hoping it was just the names, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I'll start by saying that I'm a runner - I run regularly, most often on trails with lots of hills. Although I am squarely a back of the pack, party pace runner. Ripped's treadmill programs have three options of increasing difficulty. They also have a high incline hiking option that I was excited about when they launched, but never ended up trying once I saw that it hits speeds of 4.0 MPH and higher. That's not a realistic hiking pace for me, especially when you're at double digit inclines. I've always found level 1 of the running programs challenging, but doable. Now, however, level 1 is significantly harder. When the first treadmill interval kicked off, instead of the usual 3.8 MPH warm-up pace, the level 1 warm-up pace had jumped to 4.5 MPH, which is a pretty significant increase. And it just got harder from there. At one point the speed was at 6.5 MPH, which used to be a flat road sprint speed for level 1, but this time we were mid-hill on a 5% incline and going up from there. The second tread set started off with 5.0 MPH as the warm-up. For level 1! That's not a warm-up for me - that's my race pace. I had to completely tap out with this new program. I know some people like the challenge of striving for goals out of reach and find that motivating, but I'm the opposite. If I wanted to try something harder and currently out of reach I could try levels 2 or 3. Finding myself completely unable to keep up with the lowest level option as someone who identifies as a runner outside of class, let me feeling really bad about myself. I used to leave these classes feeling tired and challenged, but confident and accomplished. I left this class feeling defeated and bad about myself. At a time when it seems like a lot of studios are making an effort to accommodate people at all levels of the their fitness journey, Ripped appears to be going in the other direction. And yes, I realize I can modify and reduce the speed or walk when I can't keep up, but those numbers I'm supposed to be attaining and failing to reach are right there in front of me challenging how I feel about my performance. One of the benefits of fitness classes for me is the boost they provide to my mental health, and that isn't going to help me think positively about my fitness journey and performance. If your approach to fitness is different than mine and/or you're further along on your fitness journey in terms of performance, I encourage you to try RippedPHL. It really is a great studio - the instructors are amazing and the front desk is always awesome and welcoming. And I'm assuming their regular members asked for this update and like the harder programs, which is why they've made the update. I wish the studio the best, I really do - we've lost too many fitness studios in Philly recently. But I feel like I stepped off the train for a minute and it sped away and left me behind. So I'm going to have to explore other options that work better for me for where I am on my physical and mental fitness journey.

This was located on a third floor walkup in Rittenhouse. I was exhausted by the time I got to the…read moretop of the stairs, but I guess that is a good pre-workout to get you ready for the class. Malik was the instructor. For someone that wants to get into running I really think that this is a great motivation. Everyone is on treadmills and the intensity of the speed and workout varies during the workout. Each treadmill is state of the art and they have large vivid screens that were streaming images of streets of NYC. It was engaging to watch. You would alternate from the treadmill to the workout benches and on the benches there were different weights that you could use for activities like dead lifts and sumo squats. There was also a variety of stretching exercises. The workout room was a bit cramped and dark for my liking but maybe that is something that just takes some getting used to.

Our ships from the Naval Academy pulled in for the weekend and I was looking for a nice gym to…read moreworkout versus going out into town and eating overpriced food I didn't need with money I didn't need to spend. The gym was very easy to locate and has an awesome online site and easy access getting inside. I met Zack who let me in and got me signed in, showed me the gym and explained the rules. The gym was very classic and resembles what you imagine in your head as a true gym. No one was annoying with taking stupid videos or flexing in the mirror. Everyone was just working out and keeping to themselves. Location, customer service, and amenities were phenomenal. I will most certainly be back next time we pull in.

The staff at front desk who refused to give us straight answers about prices so we joined another…read moregym

I did a trial week at revolution fitness factory's WarriorFIT program and had a chance to work with…read morethe owner Ari My overall impressions were very positive. Class sizes are a decent size (I had no larger than 8 people in a group class) and in the 45-minute window they do a challenging yet surmountable WOD style program. I've been doing circuit-based fitness for a couple of years and it's always great to see trainers come up with new movesets that keep the workout interesting. I also got to work with Ari and he is as personable as the other reviewers say he is - if you have the chance, attend one of his classes and you can see for yourself his dedication to his clients new and old.

Love this gym! I did personal training with Ari the owner and he's great. I've also taken a bunch…read moreof classes and all of the instructors really know what they're doing. Nothing but fun positive energy here. No matter what level, size, or whatever excuse you have not to join does not apply at this gym. It's a supportive place and worth checking out.

Fit Gym is on 44th and Chestnut and it's a good alternative if you're a college student nearby. I…read morecame here when Penn's gym was closed and while there are a few other gyms nearby, this one was by far the cheapest. I believe they're moving to a new location soon which will have parking. Their Facebook is where they make most of their updates: it has their most recent hours and they recently started having classes again. I'd suggest joining when they have a deal going on. It's a really bare-bones, old school workout spot. It has everything that you need to get the job done and that's pretty much it. Downstairs is where most of the free weights and racks are, while upstairs has the cardio and weight machines. Their equipment is pretty worn and by midday, their weights are arbitrarily reracked and scattered. Unfortunately they don't have a ton of lighter dumbbells to workout with. They do have a bunch of weights that are insanely heavy and I've never seen anyone go near them. All in all, the gym has enough equipment for you to get in a full body workout and it meets standard expectations. TLDR: A bare-bones, old school workout spot that has enough for you to get in a workout, but don't expect fancy new equipment or anything flashy.

For what it is, I'm super excited to be starting at this gym. While there isn't anything new or…read moreflashy, they've got the basics with some devoted patrons and class leaders. The spin classes look so fun and high energy, the Zumba glasses are packed with fun dancers and cool music, and there are enough weights to go around. The front desk staff member got us signed up really quick with no hassle, and we could start same day with the coupon I got. Had a nice hour long workout. Weirdest part is the flickering light in he bathroom, but that's not a problem for me. For now, I'm happy to be a member!

Hello, I have been a member of this gym for over 20 years…read more Many times, I have told people EVERYWHERE that this is the best gym in the world because of it's variety and amount of equipment and space. I have left reviews on the internet to this effect. I would like to continue this sentiment, but I just cannot anymore. I recently took a long break from the gym after renewing my membership (I think in September or November of 2025). The main reason is the music played on the PA system. It is HORRIBLE and WAY TOO LOUD. It is like a bad nightclub with crappy inappropriate music that serves more to distract and drain energy. It is so loud that I can't even bring headphones and enjoy my own music without turning them up so loud I nearly go deaf to drown out the terribly loud crap music in this gym. Not everyone that works out in a gym wants nightclub type "thump thump" or crappy pop music. SOME PEOPLE WANT NO MUSIC AT ALL SO THEY CAN CONCENTRATE AND BE IN THEIR OWN THOUGHTS. It also causes people's conversations to be overly loud and obnoxious. The TYPE of music in this gym is disgusting and in poor taste. The volume is so bad that people wearing headphones complain that it is too loud. I have seen people who graduate from ear buds to noise resistant "can" type headphones in this gym just to drown out the music in this gym. I have voiced my distaste and annoyance about this to the staff and owners many times and I seem to be disregarded, which I find HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL for someone who has been paying for year-long memberships for over 20 years. I have become so desperate I even offered to pay for the Sirius XM membership if you would just shut it off and you laughed at me WHEN I WAS DEADLY SERIOUS. This is how bad it is. Not a single person there wants to hear this music and especially at this volume. IF I WANTED A NIGHT CLUB, I WOULD GO TO A NIGHT CLUB. IF I WANTED AEROBICS MUSIC FOR A DANCE CLASS I WOULD GO TO AN AEROBICS DANCE CLASS. I COME TO THIS GYM TO LIFT WEIGHTS/WORKOUT, NOT DANCE AROUND LIKE AN IDIOT! It just tells me that you don't care about your customers/members and disregard anything they desire. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, READ THE DAMNED ROOM! EVERYONE IN THAT GYM IS WEARING HEADPHONES. EVEN THE CLEANING CREW WEARS HEADPHONES! READ THE ROOM! TURN OFF THE DAMNED MUSIC! Clearly this is impossible for you to understand and don't care. I live next door to this gym, but I will seriously pay more or walk many blocks to go to a gym that listens to their customers and doesn't force feed them crappy clubby teenage shit-pop music when everyone is wearing headphones trying to avoid it. READ THE DAMNED ROOM!!!

This place is so bare bones that I'd rather make-do with my dumbbell set and bench at home. Don't…read moreget me wrong, they've got equipment to spare, but no towels, no soap or shampoo in the showers, no overnight lockers available, one water fountain (serving 4 floors), and they choose to clean the toilet/shower area during business hours without any announcement, just hanging a sign that says closed for cleaning. I walked in, changed my shirt, and I gave my notice to cancel my membership. The woman tramping around cleaning when I wanted to take my shower and dress was the last straw. I will have to rearrange things a bit in my apartment (it will be tight), but I will have a 15 second trip to the "gym", will be able to listen to my choice of music out loud, will have plenty of fresh water right at hand, and will enjoy a leisurely, private shower afterwards. If home exercise doesn't work out, there's a Planet Fitness not far away. I can't imagine it being lower-grade than this place, and it costs half as much to be a member.

This is a boxing gym and one of the instructors, Randall, has been boxing since 1989 and opened the…read moregym three years ago. We did a bag class which was a lot of punching intermixed with floor work including my most hated burpees. The class was challenging and educational. At the beginning of the class they wrap your hands and give you boxing gloves. The studio and gym space was large and did not feel crowded or hectic. I liked the fact that they had real gym equipment so even if there was not a class going on you could go there and work out. I was surprised to hear that they offered yoga and hit classes too. The gym is very affordable for all that it offers. We did an intro class but we are considering joining now. Thank you Randall!

I've been boxing off and on for a long time in multiple cities, and 10 Hands has been by far my…read morefavorite place to box. First of all, the community is large and full of people who are interested in boxing and MMA but are also friendly folks. It's also not dominated by a bunch of dudes, which is nice to see. The instructors are top-notch and willing to discuss technique, both in terms of offense and defense. Highly recommended for people who are looking to get fit, find community, and/or looking to learn combat sports. ** Also, I'm struggling to understand some of the negative reviews I've seen here. The facility is incredibly well-maintained and the management is professional.**

Wrote the following in October of last year and putting it on Yelp now. Everything I said still…read morestands. I'm leaving the city for a while and it makes me sad to leave them. TL;DR: NOT ALL CXF GYMS ARE MADE THE SAME. GET YOUR TUSH TO THIS GYM. YOU WON'T REGRET IT. Context: I waited about a month to write this review. I played rugby in college and had mild exposure to CXF. Two years later, in medical school, I find myself yearning to be physically fit and strong again. Sitting all day does not bode well for your body. I'm not a fitness junkie, but definitely try my best to fight sloth and lethargy. So, I was thrilled when this gem of a gym opened up just down the street from me. Here are the reasons why they simply are the best: I. THE COACHES. Seriously. They are fantastic, friendly, and phenomenal. Their personal records, dedication to the sport and fitness, and love for people really are a testament to how a gym can quickly start to feel like family. You'll know when they start making fun of you without hesitation. Just dish it right back. In addition, they are patient and are humble about being knowledgeable. They use terms you understand. They are attentive to you during your workout. They remember details about your life. They modify workouts for you, even if you're in a big class. They care. Basically, I love them. Did I also mention they have lives outside of CXF? Raising kids, dental school, chasing business goals, expanding gyms, just to name a few. No excuses. Make fitness a priority in your life; they'll help you achieve your goals and then some. II. THE PEOPLE. If you're new to the city, this is one of the best ways to make new friends. If you want to be around people who won't talk about things related to your 8-5 schedule, this is the place to be. And, the sense of camaraderie is tangible here. Your gym-mates are always cheering you on. Yeah there's that awkward first hello, but once you start going regularly, you start feeling thankful that you know these people. We laugh, we sweat, we grunt, we smile, we (feel like) throwing up, we ache, we roll, we dance... you get the idea. We do the WOD's. These humans are freakin' awesome. So, say hello. III. THE PATRIOTISM. You'll see the flags of our military branches hanging proudly in this gym. Google Travis Manion. Better yet, I've done it for you: http://www.travismanion.org. Come to Friday workouts because the WOD honors a soldier who has given everything for our freedom. Because you should subscribe to the notion that the best way to honor the fallen is by challenging the living. And, let Travis' infamous partying words infuse your life: "If not me, then who?" Take ownership of what you do, care for others, in small ways and in big ways. IV. THE SIMPLICITY. You don't have to be a nut about fitness, calorie counting, the in's and out's of CXF, etc in order to enjoy this gym and all it has to offer. Partake of what suits your fancy. Obviously, challenge yourself. Being in medical school has taught me that there are certain seasons where certain things take priority, but that doesn't mean that I can't still do things I enjoy, even if in small doses. So, do what you can and give it your all while doing so. And, don't compare. Comparison is the thief of joy. Joy + exercise rush = happy camper. V. THE PRICING. No but really, they are serious about helping out their students. If you actually make your three workouts a week, it's about 13 dollars a workout. That's probably what you spend on two Starbucks runs/study sessions. So, cut out the two trips and replace it with a workout. Choose a cheaper drink. I've definitely camped out at coffee shops for 8 hour study sessions after buying one iced coffee. Sorry I'm not sorry. Just make it work. Your body will thank you, and you'll be better energized to study/work. Win-win. If you're not a student strapped with loans, I don't want to hear your financial woes. VI. THE 6 AM. This workout slot holds a special place in my heart. I haven't heard of another CXF gym that opens that early. If I start clinic at 8AM, I can get to my workout, shower/breakfast, and bike to clinic right in the nick of time. If the gym opened half an hour later, I wouldn't be able to workout at all in the morning. I usually leave my phone at home. It's a time and space where no one can reach you. When you're done, you feel like you can take on the day - no sweat. So, I'm thankful. Like I said at the top of this post, not all CXF gyms are the same. So, choose well. And lastly, you probably have misconceptions about CXF; just talk to one of the coaches and clear it up. It's not just for gym rats, competitive athletes, etc. It's also for normal people with normal fitness goals. All in all, I think I've made it clear that this gym and its staff rock my world and have been a wonderful addition to my life. See you there!

CF UCity is still 5+ stars in my book. Since my last review over a year ago, I've joined the box…read moreand now go three times a week. I even competed in the Crossfit open this year, which was rather intimidating at first, but the coaches were very helpful, positive and encouraging, which made the experience fun and competitive. For anyone who is considering crossfit, UCity is a great place to begin. The coaches always take classes through a thorough warm-up and demonstrate proper form on all lifts. If it's your first time doing a particular lift or exercise, modifications are always made. There are many opportunities that help build community for members, such as: Paleo Challenges, WOD and wine nights, swim WODs in the summer, etc. Members are super friendly and encouraging and I look forward to seeing familiar faces each time I attend a class. After 10 months of working out consistently at UCity, I am certainly in the best shape of my life. Join this box, get some gainz, and have some fun!