after a 10 year membership here i had no choice but to quit. the owner invited me to join the…read morecoaching staff and subsequently scammed me out of the $1,000 cost of my crossfit coaching cert. the community itself is amazing but there are definitely better run crossfit gyms in Manayunk that operate in such a way that show they want to be in business rather than phoning in programming, arbitrarily raising prices, and dumping on employees and making mean spirited comments about long time members.

My boyfriend and I have been at BPF/CFRA for two months now and we absolutely love it…read more Crossfit is not cheap but the dedication of the coaches, the friendly group of people, and the amazing results are worth every penny. Some of our classes are just a few people and the personalized instruction is something you can't get at most gyms without paying for personal training (now that's expensive). We were crossfit newbies and Jim went over the basis with us so we would be ready for class. Our first few weeks were tough and it continues to be but in just a short amount of time we can both feel the difference in our energy, stamina, and strength. Meg is an amazing coach and knows just how to push you to be your best. She cares about your success and health. When my bf hurt his back she ran to buy him a heat pack in the middle of class and sat by him for the rest of it. I can't say enough positive things about this box and am so happy we made the decision to start!

When I joined this gym, the manager at the front desk had the audacity to call it a…read more"state-of-the-art gym," which couldn't be further from the truth. The list of problems here is endless, but let's start with the cleanliness, or complete lack thereof. This is, without question, the dirtiest gym I've ever been a member of. As far as I can tell, the only thing the staff consistently cleans is the bathrooms. The equipment? That's apparently a community service project left entirely up to the members. Normally that wouldn't be a huge issue... except 3-4 times a week they run out of their dinky little disinfecting wipes. So when the wipes are gone, nothing gets cleaned between uses. Hope you enjoy sharing sweat with strangers. The cardio equipment has a visible collection of dust, sweat, hair, and who knows what else. You'd think after constantly running out of wipes they'd find a new supplier, or literally any backup plan. But after being a member here for a year, I can confidently say they don't care. They keep collecting membership fees while the gym slowly collects grime. Now let's talk about the equipment itself. Machines are constantly broken and covered with "Scheduled for Service" signs that somehow stay on for 4-6 weeks. When a machine finally does get repaired, it's usually broken again within a few days. Need an attachment for the cable machines? Good luck. There seems to be exactly one of each attachment; one rope, one straight bar, one everything, so you'll spend more time hunting for equipment than actually working out. I honestly cannot recommend avoiding this place enough. Save yourself the money, the frustration, and probably a tetanus shot.

Step instructor ALLYSON R is terrible, awful, horrible, just bad. I don't know what else to…read moredescribe this awful person and instructor. My first time in the class she talked down to me like a mean girl in highschool, as a full grown 40/50 year old adult. Then I hear her talk to other people about it being my first class, in a very nasty tone. Didn't allow me to add extra blocks to make it more difficult, which I clearly needed as an athlete, as my heart rate is difficult to increase from all the cardio I already do. Class was too easy, instructor was too awful, and I would NEVER take a class at LA fitness again.

Excellent facility, endless options and flexibility, great work space with all the amenities you…read moreneed for workouts and work convenience.

I joined at the Radnor location, which is bigger than Ardmore's with more amenities. However,…read moreArdmore recently underwent a significant glow-up, and since it's closer to my home, I started going there more often. The locker room is always clean, as is the fitness area overall. The changes make it more intuitive to navigate, and I think they added newer machines. Of course I wish they had indoor pools but they are limited by the existing space, which used to be a Macy's. In short, I have the Ardmore location near my home and the Radnor one near my work, so it's worked out really well for me.

I had my first class with Jael and she was AWESOME! She introduced herself and gave a great…read moreoverview of the class, she was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave clear instruction, which she also demonstrated... And she remembered my name :-) The studio is easy to locate and clean. The music is upbeat and I like that the lights are turned down but there's still enough light to see what you are doing/what's going on. I can't wait to return!!! P.S. this review is based on an intro class... Will review again as I progress.

Absolutely love solidcore and recommend to anyone looking for a "different" type of workout. I love…read morehow challenging this class is and how good it makes me feel afterwards. I have been to a few classes at Bryn Mawr lately and I was warmly welcomed. My only complaint is there are rarely ever deals to save money on classes, it can get a bit pricy.

Great facility! Super clean, new equipment, lots of options for me here. All the trainers here are…read morereally very creative at their program design and have years of experience to show for it. I'm a big fan of there monthly challenges that help keep me on track with my goals. I've always preferred the smaller gym environments over the big box facilities. This is the gem of the Main Line when it comes to fitness. Highly recommend this place!

Great gym, clean facilities and excellent staff! The trainers are super knowledgable and…read moreexperienced - you will certainly get your moneys worth! I have left every session feeling great!!

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

Great place of fun and family vibes when you work out. Need to return some day back to a place of…read moreencouragement.

Hello to all. I have just recently starting going to CrossFit. I was concerned that this was…read moregoing to be a place instead of a traditional gym. I have to say it was a wonderful experience. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. if you are looking just improve your health or get serious about your training the staff and members are there to help you reach whatever objective you have. I enjoy going to the classes and look forward to meeting the members both in and out of the gym. Great place to get your exercise done and to expand your network of friends. You can't go wrong. Come in and try a month. Trust me you will like what will happen.

The Powerhouse Gym is the best gym in Montgomery County. It is located 7 minutes from Blue Bell, PA…read morein East Norriton. I hired Rusty Jeffers as my personal trainer. Rusty has over 40 years of experience in professional bodybuilding and nutrition. He is the best trainer I have ever worked with. I highly recommend Rusty for strength training and bodybuilding. You can reach him at the gym at (484) 803-4402 or on his cell phone at 480-510-3405. PowerhouseGym - 2704 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton Township, PA

The Powerhouse Gym in East Norriton (Montgomery County) is the best gym in the area. I was a member…read moreof the Lifetime gym for 15 years. After I checked the new Powerhouse Gym facility in East Norriton, PA I was very impressed. I joined the gym and canceled my Lifetime membership. I couldn't believe how spacious the gym is and how many state of the art equipment they have. This gym is not crowded because of the huge space. You don't need to wait for a machine because you have enormous selection of equipment to choose from. The entire facility including bathrooms, locker rooms, infrared sauna, tanning, store selling supplements and fresh meals is super clean. The staff is very nice. They have professional trainers to help you achieve your goals. The gym is open 24x7. Highly recommend this facility if you are interested in all levels of strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, total wellness and more. This is the best gym near Blue Bell, PA. Website https://powerhousegym.com/locations/eastnorriton/