Been a member for a year. Love this gym. Some of the equipment is broken and never been fixed…read moreespecially the treadmills. On February 1st I walked into to gym and a sign saying no bathrooms because of flooding in the shopping center. The water fountains were also not working. Just a little disappointed but I'll be back. One of the best gyms in Philly.

Let me say, had high hopes. The gym itself isn't bad, but not a huge upgrade from a planet fitness…read more The real issue is the people that go here. No one wipes down their machines after using them (not even the trainers!), no one reracks their weights and if they do they're mixed up (5,35,45,10) to a point where you'll spend more time getting the right weights on than you do doing a set. Simply put this gym encourages more tripods and ego lifting than BASIC GYM ETIQUETTE. They're another ABC owned gym so cancelling is about to be a whole thing. For 80 bucks a month this is NOT worth your time or money, and as long as your card clears they have no interest in correcting these dirty and inconsiderate issues. Because as I said above the trainers don't even wipe machines down so we have a culture of this not a few bad experiences.

As a barber at near by Consider It Done barbershop too. I recently googled gyms near me and "Pride…read moreFit" came up. Skeptically, I walked in and met the Owner Joe He walked me through the gym. Had me do a few mobility exercises and took his time trying to figure out my needs, wants and expectations. Although he offers 1 one 1 training, I chose to join and work out on own. Super nice space and clean. I like it here. Refreshing to see the owner there at 6am. He's now one of my barbershop clients. Funny how that works.

I've been with Pride Fit gym for a while. Outside of Joe's great level of expertise, his insight…read moreand ability to tailor movement and nutrition to all of his clients needs, and his natural ability to connect with EVERYONE - he roots for Arsenal! And really...that's why I stayed. But don't worry, if you're here for Man City, he'll still welcome you with open arms! Would highly recommend this gym and the personal training services. Joe makes the transition into a healthier lifestyle easy (as easy as a deadlift can get), fun, and light. At the end of each session I feel stronger in my body and more accomplished that I'm crushing goals I never knew I could crush. I'm extremely grateful to have met Joe ... even though I give him a hard time for 60 minutes straight .. and I'm looking forward to see what I'm capable of going forward!

Looking for a trainer look no more. Thrive Trainer (Artez Powell) from Echelon Gym in Voorhees. If…read moreyou're in the area he would be my suggestion. Gym as well. He is concerned with your fitness not making customers. Excellent workout just finished.

I joined Thrive's boot camp class in September 2014 and it has been an amazing experience for me…read more Michael is a great coach-- very knowledgeable, approachable, and encouraging. Plus, he used to be a chef so his knowledge around health goes beyond just working out. I live in West Philly so it's great to be able to walk to class in the mornings. I also love that I'm supporting a local, small business in my neighborhood. You can really be at any fitness level (or age!) to join. Michael is conscious about working different parts of the body each class and encourages participants to modify the activity so it works for their body and their needs. Plus he keeps it interesting and fun. Highly recommended!

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!

I would highly recommend summit and had a wonderful experience working with Matt. Matt is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helped me with my goal of body decomposition. I worked out a ton before signing up for personal training but Matt introduced me to weight lifting in a safe and sustainable way. I appreciated that while I only had time to do sessions once a week, he provided a thorough and clear plan to follow on my own time.

Best CrossFit gym in Philadelphia. From the coaches to the…read moreprogramming to the equipment, everything is of the highest quality. Moreover, even if the class is full they make sure to touch base with everyone and coach them, which really helps improving! In addition, the community is inclusive and welcoming, and will make you feel welcome whether it is your 1st or 100th workout.

If I were to put myself in a box, I'd say I'm typically a yogi who periodically thinks "ok, let's…read morebe open minded about other options" and dabbles in other fitness, and then in this case immediately regrets dabbling when she is sore for the next five (FIVE!) days. But the good kind of sore? I took Emily's 7:30 am boot camp class and while the playlist was straight fire, my thighs were also on fire. We were a small group, so we were able to all get personal attention on form. Emily had laid out what we were going to do and made use of the timers, so I didn't have to count down the seconds myself. We used lots of different equipment (kettlebells, weights, jump ropes, ergs) and it made the 45 minutes go by a lot faster than I usually find at these types of classes. The space is huge, literally an open box, with lots of equipment. It seems some people just stop by and use the equipment, and they also have classes. 10 packs come out to $14 a class and 20 packs $12. They also have a 21 days for $49 pack for new members (which is a great deal) and other student and military discounts. 3x a week is $90 and (this is how they get you at the Movie theater with popcorn sizes) for only an extra $15 you can get unlimited (with 6 month commitment). For a bit extra you can get all access passes. But before you box Open Box into the Crossfit box, check out the upstairs yoga studio! Unlike many gyms where the yoga class is in the same room and its very difficult to feel zen, the yoga studio here is set off, sound proofed, painted a calming color, and has great manduka mats and blocks. I did a private workshop with Emily here and my friends and I had such a good time, she's great at teaching inversions and super encouraging! Open up your mind (and wallet) to Open Box, and you may just open up your heart to them, along with, probably, your hips.

What a difference a couple of weeks can make. In any aspect of life, the unexpected can occur for…read morebetter or for worse. For some, to go to the gym, it's about getting in the right mindset. You may need a person who pushes you- to kickstart your own drive. Asking for help is OK. What went wrong at CKO South Philly, I take accountability for, because, like most things in life, if you want it done, you need to take initiative, and ownership. Few people are empathic, and less are available when you need help. That's life, and reality. This isn't a gym where seeing another exercising longer, or lifting more weight leaves you feeling low. CKO SOUTH PHILLY is kickboxing gym that "helps you achieve fitness goals and RELIEVE STRESS by TAKING IT OUT ON THE BAG"! The gym is clean, and sanitary. The staff is dedicated to ensure so. The members are as diverse as the staff. Everyone is focused, cordial, and aiming towards achieving a common goal. A week prior to my 1st class, I received personal texts to offer assistance. The most valuable texts, occurred during the 1st week. They were UNEXPECTED, ENCOURAGING, as are words of affirmations on walls across the gym. Texts showed care, and thoughtfulness. From business and psychology standpoints, they were a smart value add, and provided a boost to my psyche, that I needed. Who knew messages would push me to drive 25 minutes over going to the gym, I never utilized, 2 floors below? The texts were ingenious marketing, and optimized fitness effectiveness- a personal touch, and market differentiator. I was HIGHLY impressed, and expressed such to the owner. My first 2 classes were both led by Stacey- she's amazing! 1st class, "Kickboxing & Resistance", integrates kickboxing with a resistance band around your ankles along with combined revolving movements from punches, kicks, jumping jacks, squats, planks, pushups, etc. My 2nd class with Stacey, "Kickboxing & Conditioning"- incorporated kickboxing with strength training. In addition to an assortment of punches and kicks at the bag, done in repetitions, you push/kick the bag with your hands, feet, weights, the bag, with stretching at the start and last portion of class A class I highly recommend, especially for beginners, is CKO Technique: Skills and Drills. Ray Reese, an outstanding instructor, begins and ends with stretching, and teaches you the fundamentals of kickboxing. Repetitions of punches and kicks have you constantly in movement, raising your heart rate, and working on 2 bags. As class progresses, so does the pace, the mixture of punches, kicks, action work to the bag with your forearms, and knees, pushing the bag, rotating feet and arms. Positioning alters from in front of bags, between 2, moving from a starting place, rotating moves, right to left, and returning where you started- all continually modified repetitions. You'll kick from behind, side, and at different heights on the bags. The last portion, with lights off, is akin to the final lap of a race- shifting between bags, legs, and arms, combinations, forces change from 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 95%, called out at any moment by Ray. Speed, and changing momentum ensure a maximal workout. The texts set a belief that the gym affords a thoughtful, and caring approach. When texts ceased, I became dejected, canceled all but 4 classes in my 1st 3 weeks. My mindset went back to where it was, prior to ever contacting the gym. My desire to attend, and renew halted. Weight that quickly shed began to come back, from no exercise. It must be routine! What made the gym distinguished, and a unique inspiration departed abruptly. It's disappointing on many levels, no fault to any fantastic instructor. A standard was set that no longer existed. Motivation, solely, must be my own. Self-inspired in other aspects of my life, it was eye-opening. Your mental health, is as important as your physical! Both are stigmatized in society. I'll end my last 10 days a better version of myself than I began, and continue at a new gym...without expectations. What I experienced, and learned from the superb training staff, is well worth the price of admission.

Great workout and so much fun!! I love their strength classes!! All the trainers are awesome and…read moreplay great music!!

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!

Coach Zach is all the motivation you need to start working on your strength. This place is good…read morevibes, fun times, and easy motivation. If you think lifting heavy things is for you but you want a sweet and sustainable environment to do so, do attend! You won't regret it and you'll be impressed with yourself in the process.

The owner, Zach, is a unicorn. He's the strongest person I have ever met, someone who looks…read moreintimidating from a distance. And yet up close he's one of the most relatable people ever. He finds ways to personally connect with each and every member of the gym. He trains teens to middle age adults with an individualized approach. In the less than a year he has been open he has helped several people do their first strongman competition, helped one newer competitor turn pro, and most importantly has helped people train around pre-existing injuries, pregnancies, surgeries and the range of other things life has thrown at them. I came to this gym as a retired fighter wanting a new challenge and because Zach had a history of successfully coaching many female athletes. As a female athlete it can be very difficult to find male trainers who will fully invest in your training and also have great boundaries. I can't recommend this gym more highly to people of all genders and abilities.

The best personal training in Philadelphia. The trainers are knowledgeable, personable and…read moreextremely professional. Don't pass up if you want to reach your fitness goals !