Best Gym near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This fitness center is at the top of the Green Belt spur at the back of Veteran's Park. The plaques there give directions for easy, medium and harder workouts among with a QR code for more. There are directions for a 7 minute workout that could be done before or after hitting the trail.

The weatherproof equipment is a nice spring, summer, and autumn alternative to the gym.

Amazing gym! Facility is well maintained, clean, and inviting. Various equipment types facilitate an amazing work out regardless of out fitness level, abilities, or expertise. Multiple areas for classes, training, and group use. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. A gem of the Harrisburg area!

Wonderful gym! Clean facilities with friendly staff. Has a wide variety of classes and offers an amazing Kids Club to care for you to leave your child to play while you hit the weights!

5 Bridges is an outstanding gym. I have participated in their Silver Sneakers program for about 8 years. Classes are well planned and tailored to the needs of seniors with different levels of exertion. The gym is clean and the entire staff works very hard to maximize all the options available to make exercising a rewarding experience. Each month they accept donations for a local charity in helping the community.

5 Bridges is a great place to start your healthy goals. The facility is clean, the staff are welcoming and I feel comfortable working out among all levels of fitness. I participated in a Fall challenge and looking forward to the New Year Challenge going in to 2025!

I’ve been a member for many years. There is something for everyone, lots of options in classes for all ages and skill levels. Whether you want to lift, relax with yoga class or get some steps in. Lots of space, very clean, well maintained equipment . The staff is helpful and friendly. It’s also a great place to meet like minded people.

KIMADO has been great for my 2 year old daughter. She loves going there and learning to “kick” as well as following instructions. It is a great family place, the other students are welcoming and Master Eric is great teacher, making the class fun and exciting for the kids while they learn at the same time. I highly recommend.

We have been attending KIMADO for the past 7 years. My daughter, age 11 has learned so many valuable lessons she will carry with her for the rest of her life. The physical and mental training she has received was well worth the monetary and time investment. The leaders are invested in developing not only amazing physical athletes but children with good character that exude respect and determination. She will likely become part of that leadership team that will help pass on the lesson she has learned to the younger children.

KIMADO has been an amazing experience for us over the last 7 years. I’ve seen my 4 children grow in strength, maturity and confidence. KIMADO is so much more than “another activity”. There is a focus on strength, but also academics and respect for others. And the family atmosphere is undeniable! You feel it the first time you walk in the door.

My children have been attending KIMADO for the last 5+ years and have recently earned their black belts. They have learned so much self-discipline and respect for themselves and others. They have gained self respect and have boosted their self esteem knowing they are strong and can do anything they set their minds to. We love KIMADO

I studied at KIMADO for almost 20 years. It was one of the best decisions of my life. The people are the best! Master Eric is a great teacher. He can relate to all ages and makes his classes fun and filled with energy.

I have been to personal trainer's before, but Max Fitness by far has given me the best results, since they not only offer personal training, but a nutrition program to encourage a healthy lifestyle with eating rather than just a diet in order to lose weight. I lost 50.4 lbs in 6 months and went down 3 jean sizes and I do not feel terribly restricted or hungry. Bentz and his other personal trainers are very enthusiastic, give constant encouragement and are extremely personable. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to get healthy and feel great!!

I love Max Fitness! It is a more traditional, serious minded gym. Bentz is the best trainer ever! He always is watching to make sure you are exercising properly so as to maximize benefits and not get hurt. I highly recommend Max Fitness, LLC. I've been training with Bentz for 16 years!

Just started going to classes and I love it. I'm by no means at an expert fitness level, but I am able to follow the exercises(at my own pace and weights). I definitely feel like I am getting stronger and better in just the short period of time I've been going. Bonnie has been great in helping me with my technique and learning new moves. I would definitely recommend Max Fitness if you are looking for a great workout.

I've been coming to Max Fitness for roughly 3 years now. I came to Bentz looking for some help passing a PFT in 2013. I used to rotate through the circuit workouts at the gym, but was struggling to improve my scores. Bentz developed a program for me and got me on track to pass the test. Additionally, his guidance has helped me through numerous long distance races, including a 1/2 and full marathon in 2015. I'm positive that strength training with Bentz helped improve my running form and made me less prone to pain and injury after long runs. While I don't have any current fitness goals, I keep coming back because Bentz always has a fresh way of looking at exercise. Even after three years, he is still finding new ways to make me sore. The physical training helps keep me on track when I don't feel like working out and is a good compliment to exercising alone at home or a gym. You are getting great value and a personal touch when you come to Max Fitness. I recommend the Max Fitness trainers to all my friends looking for help with a fitness program.

I've just started with Bentz and he is the most knowledgeable and motivating trainer I've ever had. Coming off of a shoulder surgery, I can give 100% and trust that if I follow his direction, I won't re-injure myself. He has so much experience that you will never be bored at a workout or worry about the dreaded "plateau." I highly recommend Max Fitness for all skill levels!

My 2nd class today. Kaycee, Steven, RJ & Donald definitely exceeded my expectations. From the time I walked in the door, to the time I left they were all 5 star, top tier! For me customer service is just as important as the work out. If I’m treated poorly I will never return to any business no matter how good the workout. Thankfully I don’t have to worry about that there, the vibe was lit. 🔥 Not only am I returning, I also purchased a membership! Thank you Orange Theory for helping me get right! 🧡

Came here for a quick morning workout while visiting Harrisburg. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. They even made a small sign up front to welcome me. Worked out with Coach Miranda and she was very enthusiastic and motivating. She is a great coach. Studio has the newer treadmills and rowers have the tablets. Will definitely return here when back in Harrisburg. Great staff and Coach.

Erin the instructor was great. However, the music was awful. Hip.hop, rap the whole time. Listening to words about guns, ho's, twerking, meeting in the hood, and generally degrading women is okay for some songs. But mix with other genres. Lots of good music out there for everyone.

I recently rejoined after having quit during the pandemic. I hadn't realized how much I missed these workouts. I love that I get a challenging workout in 60 minutes and Coach Jenny is just the best!

Orange theory is a amazing workout space the energy, coaches, and workouts are fantastic with amazing results! You will never go into a class knowing what is going to happen every class is different but touches all the muscle groups and cardio as well! You will never leave a orange theory disappointed without a sweat and say it was easy! The coaches are so nice and have the best energy in class! You won’t be disappointed!

BangBangFitness is the gym atmosphere you never knew you needed to complement your fitness journey. The workouts are tough, but leaves lots of room for growth. My favorite part about this program is that the planning is done for me… I just show up and put in the work! The center is clean, bright, spacious and full of positive energy!

I have an exceptional experience with Bang Bang Fitness. His tailored workouts pushed me to new limits. Bang Bang Fitness is motivating, knowledgeable, and adapted routines to suit your goals. I highly recommend for anyone seeking personalized and effective fitness guidance. Beyond physical fitness, Brent provides invaluable guidance on personal growth, mindset, and goal setting. His comprehensive approach fostered not only a healthier body but also a more resilient mind. Their dedication to my success created a unique and impactful coaching experience. Truly transformative and highly recommended.

Why can't I give more stars!? This facility is top tier. Very clean and tidy. The equipment is extremely clean and well kept. 👌🏽 The atmosphere feels charged somehow. Maybe it's those bright red walls?! Idk, but I'm proud to be a client 😌 Can't wait to go back🙌🏽💪🏽

I have known Brent for a good bit of my life and his Energy to speak life into you , well it’s incredible! He Motivates, Inspires , and Drives you to go harder . The gym itself is clean and is a safe space for anyone who feels judged. Thx Bishop

I Love going to Bang Bang Fitness!! It’s convenient to get to always has parking and clean!! Bishop is the Best trainer I ever had! He is knowledgeable and caring and kind and he will kick ya butt!!!

Let me start off by saying that this is not my home Planet Fitness, but that I have visited this specific gym many times since it has opened. Just this AM I was walking on the treadmill and about to finish my workout. The manager (whom I was told later by the desk clerk that it was Jeremiah) advised me that my sweatshirt, which I had laying on the handle of the treadmill, was not permitted and that it must it be worn. I was wearing a regular tank top at this time for full disclosure. I asked if I could just put my swearshirt on the floor at which he replied that this was also not permissible. Like I stated earlier, I have visited this specific gym many times in the past and on each occasion, have removed my sweatshirt/T-shirt after I warm up. This is the first time that I have been addressed with this "policy" at this PF or any PF for that matter. To add to this as I was walking out I observed a female on the treadmill wearing a tank top with her jacket draped over the handle of the treadmill?? Be consistent with the enforcement of your policy or don't enforce it at all. I'm not sure if this is a local rule but I've never had this issue at ANY PFs in the past. To be fair I'd like to state that this gym is very clean and well organized, and I wrote a great review reflecting those facts when this gym first opened. I'm not sure if this is an isolated incident, but just be consistent!!

I’ve been going to this location for many years. Recently I’ve been bothered by the disproportionate cleaning focus on equipment compared to the locker rooms. I’ve seen the same dirty qtip on the floor all week while the cup holders on the cardio seemingly get cleaned routinely. Locker rooms could be vacuumed quickly multiple times a day.

The employees clean every area of the gym! I am so impressed!

The cleaners never check to refill empty paper towels, most time almost all the paper towels are empty, the men locker room have only Two hangers which is very sad, especially for spring and winter we don’t have hanger to hang jackets. The Treadmill should be calibrated beyond 1hour if not all but some specific ones, so people that love running can run for long without breaking or wait for the treadmill to boot again.

By far this is the best Planet Fitness that I have visited so far. If you do visit ask for Rick very courteous and knowledgeable. The staff are expertly trained. This facility is huge compared to the others I have visited in the past. The PF in the New York City Area need to take notes. The amenities are superb on a next level. I mean they have monkey bars, 10 tanning beds, massage chairs, the dumbbells go up to 75 LBS.💪🏿🙈 ...Nuff talk just check out my pics.🔥🔥🔥

Love this gym!! Everything spread out like the cardio core and weights are on opposite sides

I had a great experience in the club. The layout is great and made it so that a lot of people could be in there without being on top of each other. The equipment is clean and in good work in order I’ve been all over the country hit a few different planet fitness my experience here was one of the best.

The staff here is awesome. Everyone is so friendly and Scott the trainer was great to work with. He put together a customized workout plan for me and took me around the gym introducing me to the various equipment. The gym is always clean and there’s a ton of equipment options so you rarely ever have to wait. I highly recommend Planet Fitness in Harrisburg!

I have been going to this Planet Fitness location since 2015, literally 10 years. I've been a member through two remodels. I've been a Black Card member, so I've seen other locations locally and nationally to compare, as well as other gyms in this area like the Friendship YMCA and Platinum Fitness. First, the PROS of this location: 1) Space. It's very spacious compared to the average PF in this area and it uses that space well. There really aren't many areas that feel too crowded or claustrophobic compared to some gyms. 2) Organization. The areas of the gym are well organized. This location is currently swapping out some machines and moving a few things around, but the overall layout is really nice. Dedicated areas for different points of focus, including the stretching area, 360 area, and the 30 minute workout area are nicely segmented. 3) Cleanliness*. My personal experience is that the average gym is not that clean. In general, this gym stays cleaner than those despite getting a decent number of patrons. There have been a few lapses in this, so see the cons section. Now, the CONS: 1) Hours. Planet Fitness used to be 24 hours! This was PF's number one selling point in my opinion, and they abandoned it. I have literally heard radio ads for PF that say, verbatim, "most clubs are 24 hours." All 5+ clubs in greater Harrisburg are NOT 24 hours. As someone who went to PF when it was 24 hours, the reliability was unmatched. However, what's more frustrating is how their hours are currently structured! They inexplicably close at 7pm on weekends, but open at 4am and close at 11pm on weekdays (except Fridays). They are kicking people out at 7pm every weekend because there are so many of us that are used to the gym closing at 11pm (or 9pm) the other days of the week. I will bet you money there are way more people there at 7pm on a weekend then 4am on a weekday. Fix your hours for when people are going to be there. Even other former members (who quit!) told me it was because of the loss of 24 hour patronage. 2) Management and Staff. I have seen this location change hands frequently since 2020 and the maintenance / cleanliness of this location has suffered as a result. It's a revolving door of regular employees. PF probably pays minimum wage so they can't find anyone, even though they barely have any staff as it is. When management has changed over, they stopped having as much attention to detail or routine cleaning. I had to point out black mold in the locker room, that was eventually dealt with. But not having enough staff means things don't get cleaned as often. Or fixed. Or replaced. I have seen staff fight each other, yell, and argue while on the clock. Maybe if PF actually paid more they could get slightly better employees. Just a thought, not that PF management or corporate cares about anything other than profits. 3) Not having real free weights (like every other gym) and not replacing equipment: Once upon a time, this location had vertical smith machines, not the angled ones that are impossible for me to use without injury or awkwardness. Ironically, the Enola location across the river not only has more smith machines, but has vertical ones. Go figure. But there are no true Olympic barbells or open squat racks like a other gyms have. So if you're serious about that kind of equipment, this not the gym for you. However, beyond that, this location used to have a full selection of American Barbell bands and other equipment. Over time, they have broken or were stolen (presumably). I've brought this up to management and they have failed to replace them. So I bought my own and bring them. They're not expensive at all, so there's no reason why this gym can't replace them. They're just cheap and greedy in that regard. To sum it up, beyond the Black Card perks of going to any location and bringing a guest, I'm not sure why anyone would go to Planet Fitness unless they're meeting a strict budget.

Very clean and organized. However, employees must enforce the rule of no cell phone use. The exorbitant amount of recovery time taken by some members between sets is ridiculous. Their recovery time would be shortened immensely if they stayed off their phones. The rules state, "No Cell Phone Use". The employees need to enforce this rule. They are not.

The facility is much improved since the YMCA took over. Cleaner and well maintained. Thx!

My kid almost drowned and I had to jump into the pool to save him because the “lifeguard” sitting right in front of him wasn’t paying attention. Would not recommend. If you choose to sign up for swimming lessons please keep an eye on your child every second because no one is paying attention and they couldn’t care less about your kid. The instructor just yells at everyone. The “head lifeguard” is too arrogant to care about anyone else’s life, which is interesting given her chosen profession. I’m not sure how any child actually learns anything from them. And unfortunately they most likely won’t be shut down until the worst happens. Parents watch your kids! I saw most parents on their phones the whole time. Do not trust these people to save your kid if anything happens.

I have a silver sneakers membership and have been using this location for joint and muscle repair well for starters this facility doesn’t like black people I have been harassed by a lot by either none black people the younger generation I have told the manager about things that occurred at this facility and I believe he is down with it they don’t want us in the pool or hottub(blacks) but I kept going because I got health issues and this one was closer thank goodness I’m about to get my own strengthening equipment in my home I would never pay out of pocket for this facility terrible I don’t even think it deserves a one star I would never recommend this facility to anybody and yess I’m done

Whatever you do do not send your kids to the YMCA afterschool program at Thomas Holtzman elementary school. the counselors at the afterschool program At Thomas Holtzman Find every reason not to take the children out side after school even though it is state law For them to do so on top of parents, paying our hard earned money for the counselors to stay employed . And the supervisor Krista Klauser does nothing about it. The last two days it has been over 60°, and the kids have not been taken outside. The excuses range from the counselors having something to do to not being able to find the keys. It is one after another.. and it is only November and they find multiple times per week not to take them out. Putting their own wants of not wanting to walk outside before the best interest of the children. I warn you do not sign your children up for Thomas Holtzman After school program

We just joined this month (July 2024) with a family membership. One non-negotiable for us with a gym is that they have childcare for our two year old daughter. This is the only way both my husband and I are able to get exercise within our busy schedule. Unfortunately, we have come to this location about 8 times so far, as it is only two weeks into our membership. Each time the childcare watch has been closed even though their listed (and limited) hours say they will be open. We have been so disappointed to be paying for a membership that we can't use. This is the closest YMCA to us at a 20 minute drive. It is so frustrating that they were not upfront about these problems before they had us pay for our monthly fee on top of a commitment fee.

I was in town on business not knowing if I was able to get some training. I messaged Deep Water on IG and they sent over some details about their schedule for the weekend. Made it in on open mat and had a blast. The atmosphere they created was great! Very welcoming and everyone was so inviting! Come check them out! Next time I’m in the area I will definitely check in!

Training here has been an absolute pleasure. I am not from around here, but was in the area for 3 weeks for work. I emailed them about dropping in to train while I was in town and Chris was very timely and courteous with his response about having me. Though I'm not a regular, they have all been welcoming since I walked in the door. On top of the great atmosphere, the instructors and lessons have all been top-notch; every class I went to, I was able to learn and utilize something new. Simply put, this place is the epitome of the best side of the BJJ community.

I called for information on classes offered for kids. I asked about pricing and was told we will go over it during her trial session. I asked again if they could just provide the cost and was told no. Seems wierd not to provide basic information to interested parents.

Dropped in from out of town, very welcoming and no fee. Everyone was super chill, no ego and helpful. Very clean and nice mats. Did open mat and 2 classes, the instructors were fantastic. They do lot of drilling and there were no lazy partners, they drilled the entire time. One of the nicest gyms I've come across in my travels.

Great School I definitely recommend this to anyone that’s looking foreword to competing in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA or even if you just want a good workout this place definitely make you feel like you’re part of a family. They have patience and work with you this Deep Water BJJ definitely is a second home for me unlike a lot of other schools they give you 30 days free trail you can’t beat that ! if you’re looking for a great school this is the place.