Best Gym near Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Gym is decent but housekeeping is flat out terrible. Equipment is dirty. Floor is filthy. Sauna works but is disgusting (Boards missing soggy & rotted etc) One of those things where you gotta suck it up and just deal with it if you want to work out at a decent commercial gym or your stuck paying premium for less equipment availability at a private gym that has less perks that go along with it.

LA Fitness has some good features, like the pool, sauna, and a variety of classes, which are definite perks. However, the gym itself is in serious need of an update. Many of the machines have visible rust, which is a huge turn-off and raises concerns about maintenance. It’s disappointing to see the equipment in such poor condition. While the amenities are nice, the overall experience could be much better with some investment in facility upkeep.

Horrible. Rust is everywhere, machines with no grease so nothing slides easy or there's too much grease leaking out of other machines. The dirtiness of this gym ruined my brand new pants. Not to mention there's sweat marks from months of not being cleaned on every piece of glass there and what appears to be snot on the walls. Sticky floors, broken scales, and management that doesn't care. I watch the pride employees walk around with cleaning products but that's all they do, just walk around, they don't clean. This location is in dire need of some TLC and I doubt it'll ever happen. Find you something else cause this ain't it.

I’m convinced that the only reason this place still has members is because of the location. The equipment is broken/beat up (see pictures). It’s never picked up.. cable accessories/dumbbells are always thrown everywhere. More often than not, the paper towel dispensers are empty/spray bottles are broken. Wouldn’t recommend.

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REVIEW: LAF Downingtown just completed a renovation and the place looks great!!! New floors and some of equipment moved for better traffic flow. What a difference it makes!! 4.5 is my revised rating. All is needed to be a 5.0 is new equipment. Also the new Operations Manager is great. Very professional, personable and listens to members’ comments and suggestions.

Really nice gym, everything you'd ever need for a fantastic workout and whatever fitness goal you're trying to reach. In the summer because of hotter temperatures, it'd be a bit difficult with the stairmasters for a very narrow audience (someone who hang out on one for 1+hr carrying a sandbag) . Great flattering lighting everywhere, for the selfie takers and for the comp practicing. The only minor complaint: as a new visitor, expected a bit more from the front desk staff than just "here sign this waver, now go". Would've been nice to know about the towels/cleaning/bathroom/water fountain situation, figured out the cubbies (no lockers) on my own. It's a bit of a drive but I would consider coming back.

I don’t know what else I can say about this place that others haven’t said. I was referred to Keith as a coach and drive about 40 minutes out a few times a month. The equipment here is so unique and top-notch, and a good chunk is custom-made for them which is pretty cool. Keith is an awesome dude and pushes me HARD as a coach, which is exactly what I need. The vibe here is great and makes me want to be better and do better, and I’ll gladly make the drive out here just to spend time at this spot. Great members, fantastic coaches, and an amazing lineup of equipment.

This gym was great with the equipment, music, and energy to match. Members were nice as well. They don't have a locker room, but that's not really a problem for me. Equipment selection is like no other gym I've been too. They have everything you can think of, and more. The only complaint I have was that the staff wasn't as welcoming as I would have liked. That's the only reason I'm giving a 4/5 stars. Would I travel 1.5 hours to go here again? Yes

Great Facility, tailored to all levels of fitness enthusiasts. Owners are visible and always on premises which shows how much they care about their members and guests experiences.

Alpha Phlyte is by far one of the best gyms to train!!! The vibe is absolutely amazing , the unique pieces of equipment that is available makes it far from basic, it’s sleek/grunge/trendy atmosphere is fire, the trainers are so knowledgeable and phenomenal, and the music couldn’t be more hype and motivating. If you’re looking to train and encounter a whole different experience, this is it!!!!!! Love this gym!!!!!

If you want to age with grace, continue to challenge your body and mind, be the best you can be whether for a sport or life or activities of daily living, you belong at Marino's. Simple. Go there. They are the best of the best.

If you are looking to feel stronger, more agile, increase flexibility and balance, and get in better shape, Marinos is the place! Chris and his professional coaching staff expertly guide you through your personalize strength training program. They make you feel comfortable and all exercises are customized to you! This is the best investment in myself. I enjoy hiking, yoga, and walking with more ease. They can especially help if you have aches, pains, or ailments that prevent you from exercising or moving consistently. Thanks Marinos!

I thoroughly enjoy both semi-private and the group classes. Both Chris and Rachel along with all my coaches do a PHENOMINAL job of tailoring each workout to your needs, always ensuring that you have correct form and technique to prevent injuries and are keeping oneself safe while maximizing the effectiveness of the exercise. I have been training at Marino’s Fitness for 3.5 months now and already feel stronger and have more endurance. All the coaches are compassionate and truly care about helping you achieve your fitness goals. I love the wide flexibility Marino’s provide to be able to schedule the session for each day. Rachel’s constant guidance for the right nutrition keeps us on track. Marino’s Fitness rocks!!!

I initially joined Marino's simply to improve my physical fitness. I have benefitted so much more than I ever envisioned. The coaches have created an environment that fosters success. They are truly passionate about their work and their clients' well-being, from providing personalized training, to group conditioning classes, to nutrition counseling, to group activities outside the gym. As an added bonus -- I've met so many terrific people! I would highly recommend Marino's Fitness to anyone, particularly if you've been hesitant to pull the trigger on the gym experience. You won't be sorry, not by a long shot!

I have been a member at Marino's Fitness for about 5 years. Chris and Rachael and ALL the staff are very knowledgeable and are willing to help you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals. To me, Marino's is much more that just a gym. It is a place where I feel very comfortable working out pushing myself harder with every workout. I send my 3 teenagers to the athletic program which has helped them be better athletes and prevent injuries. Paul does a fabulous job with the kids! Thank you Marino's!

I was nervous when I first walked into Stand Strong. I’ve never considered myself athletic but had tried all the other types of gyms but hadn’t found a good fit for me and figured I would give this one a try. I’m so glad I did. From day one I felt welcomed and encouraged. That was four years ago. I found my fit fam in the walls of Stand Strong TC. The workouts are fun, the trainers are amazing! Everyone in the classes are amazing. I love the all of the people. I love that you work on your whole person, physical, goal setting, life… Now that my daughter is old enough she is starting her fit journey in the best place! They are knowledgeable, caring, fun, and personalized. I know these important foundations are going to be set correctly and with purposeful guidance -and did I say fun! I’m so happy for her. This is going to set her future up healthy and strong.

I love the culture at Stand Strong. When searching for a new gym it was important to me to find a place that did not promote diet culture and instead focused on building strength and confidence in the gym. Stand Strong does this and more. I also have autoimmune issues and Matt and the other coaches always find accommodations for me when needed. I can't say enough good things!

Family atmosphere, genuine staff who care about you. Damn good people and a hell of a gym. Highly recommended if your looking for personal training. They know what they are doing and help out in the community as well.

Best guys ever!!! Helping so much with everything that you can possible need. Never had ‘not interesting’ class!! Everything is always very clean and in a perfect condition. Such a pleasure to come there all the time!

Ive been going to see Matt and Pat for 2 years now they are really nice and very inspiring

Awesome place for fun. Brought my nephews here and they didn’t wanna leave! It’s super clean and new. I highly recommend signing up for classes because the instructors do such a good job of combining learning with all the fun stuff. I also realized they do birthday parties here and can’t wait to plan one for my nephews!

My 6 year old daughter Harlee absolutely loved coming to the ninja and gymnastics classes at my gym. They have amazing instructors that truly have a passion for working with children and helping them to learn new skills and supporting each and every one of them. Harlee was so excited every time we went to class and we also attended the free play day as well where some of the helpful staff were more than willing to work on new skills with her to excel her gymnastics. My gym is definitely an amazing place to take your child to for fun filled classes and to learn new skills.

My son has been attending My Gym since he was a year old and couldn’t walk yet. At 2.5 he has now grown through three levels of classes and is confident in his skills including running, climbing, and balancing. He has so much fun every time we are there and loves the skill stations that help him grow and learn. We’ve loved all the teachers we’ve had, but especially appreciate our current teachers Ms. Hannah, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Kate, Ms. Sophia, and Ms. Jade!

I'm a My Gym teacher and working here has been such a positive experience! This place has added a lot of light to my life. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a positive environment for their kid to be active in.

Me and my family love this gym! Great place for my girls to run around and play with their peers! I also love their curriculum based classes that really get my babies involved! Definitely recommend My Gym Downingtown.

This is the best PT clinic I’ve ever been treated at. From the atmosphere to the expertise of the PT’s, it’s just phenomenal!! I’ve been a patient with Dr. Rebecca Quintangeli, PT, LAT, ATC for just 2 weeks now and my pain has decreased, I’m learning new movement patterns and postural awareness. Dr.Becky explains in detail the plan of care, exercises and corrects you as you do them to make sure you are correct. Absolutely give this place a try if you want to get better for the long term! Great place, highly recommend.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Arianne Missimer. From the very first appointment, it was clear that she genuinely cares about her patients. She took the time to thoroughly listen to my past struggles and history, something that many doctors often rush through. I’ve been dealing with chronic heartburn, weight loss challenges, and inflammation for years, and it felt like my concerns were truly being heard for the first time. Dr. Missimer’s personalized approach and her dedication to understanding the root causes of my issues give me so much hope. I am finally optimistic about getting the help I need that my primary care doctors have not been able to provide. I’m excited to continue this health journey with her guidance and expertise!

The Movement Paradigm has been the best recommendation that anyone has ever given to me! Dr. Jules Baratta helped me get through a significant injury, get back to doing what I love and get my life back! She developed a plan specialized and tailored to meet my needs. Dr. Jules was super patient, understanding and took the time to get to know me and what was important to me. I am now back to riding my road and mountain bike and running!!! I will be forever grateful to her and the Movement Paradigm for being a place that truly cares about it’s patients and healing them! Mentally and physically! I highly recommend the Movement Paradigm!!

The Movement Paradigm is a welcomed alternative to main stream health care. I have been seeing Dr Becky for over 3 years. We began with a knee issue and and have moved on to cover any issue from the top of my head to end of my toes. I have recently met with Dr Arianne for nutrition issues. No mistaking....the team at Movement Paradigm is the BEST!!!!!!!

The Movement Paradigm is truly a special place. I have worked 1:1 with Dr. Arianne and also completed the 8 week Strong and Resilient Program. Dr. Arianne is a very special person. She listened to my various health issues and has a unique understanding of the whole person. I have not felt so seen or heard by a health practitioner before! Under her guidance I was able to greatly improve my sleep and stomach issues. She kept in mind my time and budgetary constraints when developing my treatment plan. The 8 week strength program is designed to help you build healthy habits and succeed! BUT the programming is just one piece of the puzzle - you have to show up and commit to see the benefits! I had been stuck the last few years in a cycle of pain and stress and left afraid to exercise. Following this program (including the WARM UP and paying attention to the video tutorials) has empowered me and helped me get back to a healthy routine. I also can’t forget to mention the importance of focusing on mindset. There is a lot of information that I need to go back and revisit - I look forward to continuing this work!

Applecross is a really awesome community built by Pulte. It is best known for its staycation like amenities - Indoor and Outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, club house and ofcourse the famous Nicklaus designed golf course!

Good family atmosphere. Clean and good food. The staffs are friendly.

Great Family outing and lots of stuff to do.

Awasome place . Clean pool. Nice people to welcome you .

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From the moment you step foot inside Kinetic, you're greeted with an atmosphere buzzing with energy and determination. The facility is top-notch, and manned by a team of passionate coaches who are dedicated to seeing you succeed. Under the guidance of Kinetic's knowledgeable coaches, my daughter's progress was nothing short of remarkable. With each session, she grew stronger, faster, and more confident in her abilities. Through their tailored strength training and sports-specific athletic programs, she not only honed her physical abilities but also developed the mental resilience needed to excel on the court.Whether it was perfecting her serves or mastering her footwork, Kinetic provided the tools and support she needed to thrive. But Kinetic isn't jus aspiring athletes; it's for anyone looking to take their fitness journey to the next level. Whether you're aiming to sculpt a better physique or enhance your performance in your chosen sport, Kinetic's comprehensive approach to training ensures that you'll see results. I can't recommend Kinetic Sports Performance highly enough. Not only did they help my daughter become an amazing volleyball athlete, but they also instilled in her a passion for fitness and a drive to continuously push her limits. If you're ready to unlock your full potential, Kinetic is the place to be.

My two daughters (middle school and high school) have had a fantastic experience at Kinetic! Their programs are customized, comprehensive and diverse. They work on all areas for their athletes - speed, agility, strength, injury prevention, etc. The periodic assessments are also very helpful in gauging improvement. The trainers are great and keep it fun - especially Luke. Would strongly recommend Kinetic!

As a D1 athlete I come home for summer and other long breaks and I always train at Kinetic. They help me maintain my fitness with agility drills, and help me continue to get stronger with a lifting program built specifically for me and my goals. The trainers are very flexible with their hours and always enthusiastic, which has allowed me to build great relationships with everyone I have work with over the years.

Kayla was awesome and listened to what my concerns were and streamlined the massage for my best benefit... My back and my stress and tightness in my neck went away and I even feel better the next day . It's hard to find a really good Massage therapist but the search is over for me and I even already scheduled my next massage two weeks .... Please share my thoughts with Kayla and I look forward to the next session.... Rock on Stu Grant

Vital Touch Wellness is a wonderful place! I see Brett on a regular basis and he is an outstanding massage therapist. Brett demonstrates complete professionalism and compassion. The entire studio is beautiful, it is a warm, bright, and welcoming facility. I highly recommend Vital Touch and highly recommend Brett as well!

I had a wonderful massage with Kelly this week. She pinpointed my problem areas quickly and really worked on them. As always, Vital Touch was welcoming, relaxing, and super clean. 5 stars!!

I have a connective tissue order that causes me to injury easily and with lots of pain. I have found an Incredible message therapist who is able to help heal and lessen the pain. Brett Thomas has been amazing for not only myself, but my husband, daughters and son. Highly recommend Brett Thomas at Vital Touch Wellness.

Dear Vital Touch WELLNESS Team, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude and satisfaction with the exceptional massage therapy I received at your facility on today. As it was my first time getting a massage, I was unsure of what to expect, but your team exceeded all my expectations. The therapist pinpointed the tension in my shoulders and back with remarkable accuracy, providing me with the relief I desperately needed. It was a very good experience, and I felt truly cared for throughout the session. The atmosphere was calming, and the professionalism of your staff was commendable. I am looking forward to returning and continuing my therapy sessions with your team. I would highly recommend Vital Touch WELLNESS to anyone seeking quality massage therapy. Thank you once again for the outstanding service. I can’t wait to come back and finish up my therapy. Warm regards, Nelson 💯❤️

My first yoga experiences were with other styles. They were forced and I was always trying to be good enough at the poses. When I found Svaroopa® yoga, I was so relieved by how this style immediately helped me melt through tensions. I loved the effective poses and added meditation and the other practices offered by the Ashram. It truly has changed my life immensely. I'm so much happier, steadier and healthier. Retreats in Downingtown are consistently amazing and powerful. The teachers are awesome and the accommodations are wonderful. So grateful!

I have attended many Svaroopa trainings in multiple locations. They have always strived for comfortable accommodations and ask for feedback after every stay. They have listened to feedback I have given and made necessary changes to make myself and every student feel well taken care of during their stay. The trainings are so informative and transformative! I can’t say enough about what you gain as a teacher and/or student. Thank you

Svaroopa Vidya Ashram offers practices steeped in the ancient traditions and texts. The integrity with which the teachings are presented is top notch. The instructors are thorough and well trained. Swami Nirmalananda has spent countless years diving in to these practices and that is evident both in her teachings and in her state. With such deep work being done for the students, around the students, and by the students, there are opportunities to soar with bliss and fly into the face of your own stuff all in the same visit. Even if one isn't as pleasant an experience as the other, I'm aware of a lightness and freedom as I leave that is indicative of a deeper shift within. It keeps me coming back, and incredibly grateful to have this organization close by. 🙏

I go back to the ashram every time I can, at least 4 or 5 times a year. (I live on the West Coast). It has become like home for me, so welcoming and grace-filled. I cannot even describe how important this ashram, the retreats and trainings, and especially Swami Nirmalananda are in my development and growth. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking growth--physically, emotionally, spiritually.

My connection to SVA carried me through the long pandemic. The Swamis stepped up and used modern day technology in order to continue sharing the ancient teachings. Turning an otherwise frustrating time to an opportunity to go deeper into the yoga experience.