I have been a member for over a year, and unfortunately have to leave due to our family relocating…read more The coaches at CrossFit MainLine/R5 are some of the nicest and most caring human beings you will meet. Every coach brings something special to the workouts. Once I forgot my workout shoes and one of the coaches (who I had met for the first time that class) gave me the shoes off his feet and coached the class in his socks. . . Coaches always have time to give you individual attention if you need it. After a freak injury two months ago the coaches helped tailor workouts to accommodate my injury, and were always encouraging and made me feel a part of the class. The classes are fun, high energy, and the coaches do a great job ensuring your form and technique are correct. I've noticed a big difference in strength from when I started and I always look forward to the day's workout of the day (WOD). The WODs are usually exhausting but reasonable, and all movements are carefully reviewed before the workout. Fellow athletes are welcoming and great people. CrossFit R5 (in Wayne) has a family feel, with athletes sometimes bringing in homemade (or fresh-caught) food for anyone who wants it. CrossFit MainLine has a few more young professionals and is a bit busier during peak hours. Parking at both the Wayne and Ardmore sites (a membership includes both locations) is free, safe, and painless (except the time when I drove my car off an embankment next to the parking lot at the Ardmore site getting it hopelessly stuck just over the sidewalk before class. A couple of coaches and athletes came out and actually lifted my car off!) Both boxes are solid, are continuously improving (new dumbbells, box jumps, and exercise bikes have been added over the past several months) and have a lot of growth potential (perhaps adding a late morning class on the weekends would be helpful, as making the 8:30AM or 9:30 AM classes can be tough on a Saturday or Sunday or opening more boxes in Northwest/West Philadelphia.) I highly recommend CrossFit R5/ Mainline for beginners/advanced athletes looking for a new fitness home!!

This is a great CrossFit box. The coaches are personable, well trained, and they are really…read moreinvested in helping me get healthier and fitter. I like the style of the box, it's hard work, but also a great community, and we have a lot of fun outside of the box. Thumbs up!

Great place but we have a personal Training studio right around the corner and I think it is closed…read moredown. Chris Vtrainers

Last year when I heard that the oh-so-awesome megaformer workout was coming to the main line via…read morethis new studio named Plank, I signed up right away! And then I was hooked. The workout was incredible and gave me more strength and definition (in 3 classes/week) than barre classes ever did (in 5-6 classes/week). And it was a perfect compliment to my first half-marathon training. Megaformer classes gave me a lot of strength and power when running and that extra strength even helped take the pressure off my back, allowing me to run 13 miles without back pain (vs. the pain I had when training for a 5 mile race a few years ago before I was in megaformer shape). Hilary and her instructors are all welcoming and personable and I really recommend the studio and the workout to anyone in the area. There is nothing else close to megaformer in my opinion. A really intense and effective workout!

From my recent experience, I wouldn't recommend this CrossFit gym for beginners…read more I appreciated the onboarding process, including the paid 2x 1:1 training sessions with a coach and the opportunity to try two CrossFit classes. That said, the membership structure feels inflexible for someone new to CrossFit. The available options--14 classes for $165 or unlimited for $195--assume a level of frequency that may not be realistic for beginners, and the value doesn't change. There are also no drop-in or lower-frequency options for those who want to build consistency at a slower pace, especially post physical therapy or injuries, such as one class per week. The rationale provided for this frequency structure included helping members more rapidly become familiar with navigating equipment, ensuring exposure to a wide range of exercises (which, according to a coach, may not repeat more than twice a year), and minimizing in-class setup or modification questions. However, this approach seems at odds with the messaging I received during onboarding that modifications are welcomed and supported. Overall, the experience felt somewhat misaligned with how the program was initially presented. The onboarding emphasized a "no pressure" environment, but the membership frequency options feel "pressured" and class expectations may not support a gradual or sustainable entry point for all individuals. For those considering this gym, it may be a good fit if you're ready to commit to a higher training frequency. However, beginners or those needing more flexibility or modifications may want to clarify whether the structure aligns with their needs before joining. In my recent experience, I found it doesn't make sense to join for 4-5 classes a month and pay $165, and still experience the owners pricing that belabors navigating the gym, potentially overwhelming the coaches with appropriate modifications for each class even if joining early or prepping beforehand (something the coach I worked emphasized is unnecessary), or after spending $200 for two required private training sessions leading up to joining a class.

Is the best Crossfit gym around. Incredible owners who challenge you, but care about the well being…read moreof their members. Extremely knowledgeable coaching. John has probably viewed over 10,000 squats in his lifetime and Nikki is very insightful. They do a great job of balancing novices and experienced Crossfit members with their approach. Great community and better people.

It's super unfortunate that the gym decided to take the easier and cheaper route during the…read morepandemic. The day after the CDC said masks aren't required they removed the requirement to wear a mask inside, and very shortly after they removed the disinfectant spray too. The gym now provides what's the equivalent of single-ply toilet paper wipes to wipe the equipment, and since the CDC said last week that people should wear masks indoors regardless, they have not followed suit. Just makes you feel uncomfortable going there. As dozens of people go in there every hour and don't clean up after themselves, nor wear masks. And honestly, the spray was nice - it's actually removing a product your customer wants. Come on now!

I started with CLM in 2014 when I had to come back to physical therapy. They have so much for…read moreeveryone to take part in regardless of your physical status. Tons of classes, a fantastic pool with classes and an endless pool machine, indoor track, lots of machines and some of them are new, and plenty of places to stretch out! The staff is SUPER helpful and VERY friendly. You walk in and you are greeted immediately. They have a great counter with a charging station that you can just chill at, have a cup of their free coffee or fruity waters and talk with friends! While I don't currently use any of the trainers, I am friends with many of them that follow my journey on Facebook. They answer any questions that you have and are extremely motivating. My journey started in the summer of 2014 after I found out I was a type 2 diabetic. I was severely overweight and really needed a change. In conjunction with Bounce Back Physical Therapy (on site), they recommended me to the dietitian that was available at CLM. Working with her and doing my therapy plus being at the gym 7 days a week, I am down an amazing 76 pounds and am off all of my diabetes meds. To this day I am classified as a Diet Controlled Diabetic. I couldn't have done all of this without the fantastic support of the staff at CLM, BBPT and all of my friends that I have met there. They keep you going and I don't EVER want to leave!

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.

TOP NOTCH PERSONAL TRAINING. look no further!!…read more Stacy is so so great. she really understands each client and what their goals are, where they are currently in their fitness journey, and how to challenge you just enough that your muscles and body/mind can grow without overdoing it. i seriously love her workout sets she gives and find myself always going back to them when i am at the gym. they are diverse and cover all parts of the body to give you that full body workout.

I was referred to Staci through a family member. I was skeptical at first since I was already…read morerunning a few times a week and kickboxing with friends, but after a few one-on-one weight training sessions I started to see results, and it lit a fire within me! Her tailored program helped me lose 20 pounds, overcome chronic back pain, and shave a full minute off my mile time! I am more confident, and love all of the compliments I get from friends and family. If you have a health or fitness goal in mind - Staci is the perfect person to help you attain it!

I would like to preface this review by saying that this was my very first experience with crossfit…read more I knew very little about crossfit, what it entailed, how much physical and mental determination it would require. I initially chose CFVF because it was convenient to work. The "box" is located inside of the Aspiring Champions complex in KOP. I've been attending CFVF for almost a year now and this has been the best experience of my life. I attend classes 4 days a week and the changes I have experience over the past year have surpassed my expectations. The coaches are ALL amazing! They are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. They exemplify what it means to be leaders. The guys are great and they know there shit! With that said, they maintain a light-hearted, encouraging atmosphere, even when the workouts are kicking my ass! The other patrons of the gym are also very nice and welcoming. There is an amazing sense of comaraderie that you don't find in other fitness facilities. I attend class in the early AM and it is never too crowded. The small class size makes it feel as if you have a personal trainer. If you are considering crossfit and have access to CFVF, I would highly recommend trying them out. Again, I chose this particular gym because it was convenient to work, but I can tell you that if I ever left my job in KOP, I would still attend CFVF, eventhough I live in center city. Yes..I said it. I would still go out of my way to attend CFVF even with the horrendous traffic on 76!

I flew out to KoP for 2 weeks on business and decided to check out CFVF while I was out there. The…read morecoaches are great and well experienced. Having been to 6-7 boxes, I've learned that coaches make or break the box. The coaches knew what they were talking about and were able to explain the movement mechanics well. They really focused on form and technique which is extremely important to me. The members of the box were also super friendly. Honestly, the box felt like my home box (Crossfit Central Houston) - that's how comfortable they made me feel. During my 2 weeks at CFVF, I got my first pistol, PR'ed my 5RM OHS, and climbed my first rope. I don't know if it was something in the water over there or what, but it was a solid 2 weeks of firsts. I can't wait to go back to CFVF the next time I'm in the KoP area.

One of the best gyms I've been to. Wonderful folks even though theyre all built like monsters. They…read morehave a lot of machines I never seen before in a standard gym though so it took some time for me to get familiar with them!

Philly location: no one at front desk, 25.$ for a single day pass and no one to admit you.read more