Fitness By Phyllis

(7 reviews)

2.8 km

Of all the terms people would use to describe me, "gym rat" is absolutely not one of them. I have…read morenever been someone who would spend hours in the gym "working out". So when FDC gave me a gift for 4 sessions with Perfect Workout, I went with a fair amount of skepticism. Why? Because the program is 1:1 training, with a goal of muscle 'failure' within 2 minutes on any exercise, total of 20 minutes workout 1-2 times a week. How could that possibly make a difference? Still, I went, way back in February, and I've been going ever since. Here's what I love: It is absolutely 20 minutes, no kidding. It's a seriously difficult workout for those 20 minutes. Training is 1:1. There are only two trainers and two people being trained at any time. The trainers are experts. Just because I am not a 'gym rat' does not mean I have never trained or 'worked out'. The difference is that the trainer is paying very close attention to my form, making tiny adjustments that mean I'm using muscles in ways I have never had to before. I learned that I had bad habits, the biggest of which was engaging my shoulders in place of other muscles such as my pectorals or biceps. The 20 minutes, no lie, they are HARD minutes. Everything hurts. By the end my legs feel like jello and my arms like lead. The results are worth it: I'm stronger, though I'll never be a bodybuilder, and I'm stronger in places I have never been before in my entire 56 year life. It's pretty cool. Perfect Workout is not cheap. You can train less expensively many other places. Those trainers may or may not be as good, and you don't really know better until you've trained better. The other thing I love is that my training with Kristi is highly personalized and a dialogue. Sometimes she will think my muscle is at fail, and I know it's not, so I push it. Other times I slip into an old habit and she corrects it right away. It's quite productive. It's been 10 months since I started, and I am still committed and look forward to my workout. For me, it's 100% worth the expense as I'm getting far more out of each session than I ever have before.

I absolutely love this gym! The owner, Francesca, is extremely knowledgeable and very personable…read more She showed me techniques that will definitely help me work out more efficiently. I learned more in my first 30 minute workout than I've learned in quite a while about healthy living and the proper way to exercise. I definitely recommend The Perfect Workout to everyone who is looking for results, and to improve their overall health.

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Train and Nourish - Ardmore

(3 reviews)

2.6 km

It's easy to miss this small women's only studio on a side street in Ardmore off Lancaster Ave, but…read moreI'm so glad I found it! I've been taking the group fitness classes here for about a year and a half now and I love them! The studio is clean and bright and has a wide variety of well-maintained equipment. The group strength classes are full body, and you hit all the muscle groups as you work through ten different stations. And I love that it's never the same class twice. There's always a new variety of exercises to challenge you and keep you from getting bored. I've taken class with several different trainers and they're all fabulous. Not only are they friendly and encouraging, but they're also very knowledgeable and attentive to proper form. But what I love most about coming here is the positive vibes I get in every class. Every person in every class is welcoming and encouraging no matter where you are in your fitness journey. I always leave the studio feeling stronger, happier, and more confident than when I walked in.

I went to T&N for almost a year. Because I'm over 65 with hip problems, my expectations were not…read morehigh. Surprisingly, I made a lot of progress. But, I was very disappointed in the trainer's ability to be on time or a few minutes early. I did discuss it with her but probably should have alerted the management sooner. I learned a lot at T&N.

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Pinnacle Training & Fitness

4.6

(10 reviews)

0.5 km

I tried calling and leaving a message and using their websites "contact us". I got no response…read more Terrible customer service.

I joined recently. Wonderful atmosphere, friendly people, great trainers. Could not be happier.read more

Allow our clean, comprehensive space to meet all of your needs

2013 Pinnacle Training and Fitness

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Let one of our incredibly knowledgeable Pilates instructors guide you on a path to wellness.

3-D Fitness

(6 reviews)

0.3 km

No covid precautions at all, no one wearing masks. Otherwise the equipment seems good and up to…read moredate. But the place Is dirty and there is no one there in charge and it's a free for all as if there is no pandemic and no rules at all. I don't know about you but exercising in a small place with no ventilation and people huffing and puffing their germy air when we are in a pandemic does not seem good for health and fitness to me.

3D Fitness has everything I need to weight train. I never have to wait for a machine and the staff…read moreis friendly and helpful.

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HWW Fitness by Mell

(3 reviews)

1.4 km

This fitness studio is SUPERB!! Mell and Michelle are caring and knowledgeable about fitness and…read morehave an amazing ability to make working out fun!! I was nervous and out of shape when I started and am so much stronger and feel fabulous!! I actually look forward to going as they make everyone feel comfortable while sweating!!! Give it a try you won't be disappointed!

I always thought I hated working out, but turns out, I just needed to meet Mell! I came to HWW…read moreFitness during a period of injury and not only did Mell help to rehab me, but somehow in the process, I became a dedicated 2x week strength trainer! This was a lifestyle change - the changes didn't happen overnight, but they are permanent and it's amazing how quickly the 45 minute sessions pass. I have found a lifelong trainer and friend in Mell.

Mell Librach, Owner and Trainer for HWW Fitness

Semi Private sessions, building accountability and friendships.

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Strong Mama's strength training Virtually with Coach Mell. Small groups training builds community and challenge. Covid 2020

Life Time

3.1

(26 reviews)

2.4 km

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

My visit to Life Time Ardmore was unfortunately disappointing. The facility did not feel as…read morepolished or well maintained as the website suggests, and the overall experience did not align with the premium impression the brand promotes. The staff at the front desk were impersonal and not particularly welcoming or informative when I arrived. Similarly, the employees at the Life Time Café seemed disengaged and unwelcoming. A fitness club that positions itself as a high-end experience should place strong emphasis on hospitality and member engagement, but that was not reflected during my visit. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this location.

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Haverford Area YMCA

3.1

(67 reviews)

5.7 km

great place to stay in shape and get some sports related lessons for your children. A terrific…read morecenter for the community.

Great equipment, plenty of space and available machines/equipment. It's so modern and accommodating…read moreyou would have no idea it's also part of a community organized nonprofit.

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VTrainers Personal Training

(6 reviews)

2.8 km

Top notch trainers in a friendly and supportive environment. Sessions are personalized and easily…read moreadapted for injuries and/or capacity. I've been a client for 10+ years and continue to see results - whether your goals are strength, weight loss, rehab, building bone density, athletic performance, etc. Vtrainers will customize a program for you. I'm so grateful for all of the trainers - their expertise has had a major impact on my fitness and overall health. And they make it fun; it's the highlight of my day!

Vtrainers is a small gym with great staff and totally personalized training. I have been going…read morethere for almost 2 years and have been very happy with my progress. My goals were strength and conditioning. As someone who has been "allergic" to exercise for most of my life, I am impressed with the expertise and patience of the personal trainers. Btw if you are a seasoned athlete or are looking to train for an event they are totally great at that too.

Personal training studio Bala Cynwyd PA. We service clients in the areas Merion Station , Ardmore, Havertown and Gladwyne to name a few.

Advanced glute bridge variation.

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The Sporting Club Main Line

4.4

(14 reviews)

5.0 km

I hadn't been to this location in a long time but when I went it was all modernized and looked like…read moreall the equipment was new. Very spacious. I really liked it. I loved it

If you're like me, you have been unhappy that you had to stop working out back in April/May when…read morethe Sporting Club closed due to the PA government mandate. I have been a member at this gym since the '80's. I have spent the last seven years using the XFORCE machines and even though I had to stop, Izvestia maintained most of my muscle mass. I returned to the gym three weeks ago today and I felt like I was back in my happy mental state of mind. No worries whatsoever about catching the coronavirus as the gym has a plastic shield around the reception area, every machine gets wiped down after every use and I was completely safe as everyone wears masks. Bring your own water bottle. Go back if you are missing your workouts as it's safe. I'm 78 and absolutely not afraid. Hope to see you there. Bonnie

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The Dragon Ladies

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CrossFit Main Line - Ardmore

(6 reviews)

3.0 km

I've had an extremely pleasant experience with CrossFit Main Line. I came here first in summer of…read more2018 while doing an internship in the area. The coaches are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Especially Coach Raymond. The members are kind and welcoming. I recently dropped in, and with covid, they are doing a great job keeping things distanced, sanitary, and enforcing mask use (including during the workouts). Everyone seems to care and the sense of community is present. PS they have some of the most fun (but effective) warmups. I would highly recommend attending this gym, whether you're looking to join a new gym or drop in! All movements and workouts are scalable so give it a try!

Just one review? No way. Everyone else is too busy getting swoll…read more.. Joining CrossFit was the first part of jump starting my efforts to lose weight and increase my fitness. But it was the easy part: I showed up, got pushed through a great work out, and connected with peers and neighbors who had the same goals. The hard part, changing my lifestyle so I could actually achieve those goals, didn't start until the 21 Day Reset Challenge. Our household has two full time workers and two young children and our diet for years has been 75% convenience so imagine a lot of take out, pizza night, cheese steaks. The 21 Day Reset Challenge forced us to stop and look at what we were doing to ourselves and our goals by abusing our bodies with an unhealthy diet. For each step forward my wife and I made in the workouts, we were probably taking two steps backwards with our diet. The Challenge provided not only the information we needed in recipes, ideas, and the impact of what you eat, but a format that was engaging and a support group from other athletes to the coaches who were also completing the challenge. This was a major lifestyle change for me and I wouldn't have done it without this challenge. It forced me to rethink everything I put into my body and think of it not just as food satisfying a craving but fuel to a machine. If I wanted a clunky, rundown machine, I could keep skipping meals and snacking on sugar and empty carbs, and gorging on fatty meals without concern for portions. If I wanted to reach my goals and turn my body into an efficient and fit machine, I had to have a plan, stick to it, find supporting partners, and educate myself on when and what type of fuel to consume. The Challenge provided all of that and the changes my family has made since then have stuck and changed not just our daily diet but our approach to our family's fitness and well being. So glad to be a member of this community and all it brings, from classes to clinics and fitness to friendships. *JAZZ HANDS!*

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Ardmore Ave Pool

(3 reviews)

3.2 km

Great neighborhood pool, good for new swimmers, splash pad, water slide great for all ages.read more

One of the many great reasons to be an Ardmorian would be that we have one of the Great Deals of…read morethe Century: The Ardmore Avenue Pool. This pool, completely renovated in 2004, is large enough to have fun but small enough to be able to spot your young 'un from anywhere you sit. The entrance is through Vernon Young Park, another gem with a full kids' playground, basketball & tennis courts, a large playing field for baseball, flag football, soccer, etc. and the Ardmore Avenue Community Center. So, if the young un's don't want to swim, they can play too. When you enter, you pass through either the male or female changing areas complete with lockers and showers as well as restrooms. There are two pools - a good sized toddler pool with a zero step entry, water spouts and a water mushroom play feature. Maximum depth 18 inches. Then there is the 'larger' pool, also with a zero step entry, a water slide and maximum depth of 5'. Separating the two are a low fence, some bushes, and a shade awning over some grass. Surrounding both pools are picnic tables with umbrellas. Water toys are permitted in the baby pool area. The pools are staffed with lifeguards who change station regularly to stay alert. There is no snack bar, which is in some ways a blessing (no $9 fries!). Many of the local restaurants deliver 'to the pool', and if you want you can easily leave and walk to many of them too. Parking? Well, that's the one star off. It's street only, and it can be a bit of a challenge. I don't want them to make a parking lot by any means, but it does take away from the experience. Also, you bring your own chairs, blankets, etc, which can make for a haul. Maybe the Township will get wise and start a business to rent chairs on site (hint, hint). Now, the thing that makes this really GREAT. The cost to join? For a family of four, residents of the Township, about $70. For the season. Really. Over 65 year old residents are free. Yes, really. That is not a typo. It's under a hundred dollars. A year. Well, a summer. The pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day. (Residents of Narberth Borough can join but at a higher rate as can a limited number of residents in Ardmore, Haverford Township, again at a higher rate.) Like I said, one of the Great Deals of the Century. Here in wonderful Ardmore.

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Lavner Summer Camp

3.6

(119 reviews)

1.0 km

excellent camp, great choice for kids with wide range of topics to explore . Definitely recommend…read morethis camp!

Arizona - This was our first time sending the kids to Lavner, and they absolutely loved it! My…read morestepdaughter had a blast in the Graphic Design program, and my stepsons were completely hooked on the STEAM Escape camp. They looked forward to going. The staff was incredibly thorough, attentive, and super helpful from start to finish. Bonus points for the lunch program--the kids raved about it! We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

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Sky Soup Art Center

(5 reviews)

0.3 km

We had my granddaughters 3rd birthday party here. Both kids and adults had a wonderful time…read more Heather is so organized and great with the children. I strongly recommend having a kids party with her - she works with many age groups to determine a project that is fun and interesting! She helped us every step of the way and we were so pleased!

We had our daughter's 6th birthday here and it was AMAZING! The space was large enough to fit 20…read morerambunctious kids. Heather is a saint -- she led the kids through an awesome dinosaur project and had the timing perfect. We were able to decorate the party room and bring in outside food. For free use of the space for 2 hours (set up/break down plus 90 minute party) and all of the supplies included, it was very affordable. Would recommend!

This is the Sky Soup entrance at 105 Forrest Avenue in Narberth .

A rainbow unicorn mask.

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A shadow box made at an art party.

Fairmount Park

4.4

(64 reviews)

5.4 km

Fairmount Park is one of the biggest parks in the United States. It still has original houses from…read morethe 1700s. It has walking trails, ballfields and playgrounds. You can also drive through the park. Smith playground is a mansion with indoor activities and a big outdoor playground for kids. The best part about Smith playground is the giant wooden slide. The kids and adults can both go on the discovery center is in a former reservoir. It has walking trails and indoor activities to learn about the park. The horticultural center in Japanese teahouse are also located in the park. It's a great place to picnic!

Fairmount Park offers a wide range of activities, from exploring historical sites and gardens to…read moreenjoying outdoor recreation and attending events. You can stroll along the Trolley Trail, visit Boathouse Row, and marvel at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities for picnicking and boating on Concourse Lake. Fairmount Park is also home to the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Zoo, making it a great destination for families. I am normally here for The roots picnic, but realized this park has so much to offer. If you are up for outdoor activities, make sure to come by and explore. One tidbit, make sure you make sure you are going to this park because there is another Fairmount park that is also in Philly. Enjoy!