Best Gym near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I LOVE the culture of respect at EEG! Donnie, the owner, made me feel so safe and welcomed during my consultation and was so accommodating (I had my 5 year old son with me) He quickly and efficiently explained the gym rules and gave me a tour after which I signed up immediately. The culture of respect and care for community is what made me fall in love. Unlike so many other gyms, there is never a shortage of equipment or disorganization. The gym (including bathrooms) is always SPOTLESS! I love my EEG community and so thankful to Donnie for creating such a welcoming and safe environment.

A Super convenient & clean gym ! As a female in the fitness community for the past 5 years coming from the popular fusion gyms. Earn everything gym has all the equipment needed to achieve your fitness goals, I feel safe and comfortable at the gym due to their safety policies which I love, I can go at anytime and safety is not a concern. I also appreciate that I don’t have to encounter people with pajamas, crocs or no shoes which something that we see at these other gyms. Donnie is friendly and understanding as well he will even accommodate us moms in cases when we don’t have a sitter, something not every gym offers therefore we also have to be considerate and follow rules. Overall I’m content and always looking forward to each of my workouts!

My daughter and I have been attending Earn Everything Gym since August. This Gym is spectacular clean and always well organized. You never have to search for attachments to use equipment. The women's bathroom meticulously clean. The members that I see there are respectful and speak nicely to me in positive greetings. Great atmosphere to workout in!

I met Donnie thru my son who also works out at EEG. He was very professional, showed me all the equipment, state of the art may I add, and VERY CLEAN!!! He explained all the rules which I could appreciate because as a woman, I want to feel safe at the gym, want to workout in a sanitized gym, and feel comfortable with a community that shares my same values. Safety, cleanliness, and respect are key factors to the owner and the reason I joined. The equipment is very well maintained and there’s a machine and weights for every body part you want to train, even a hip thrust machine that I’ve never seen in local gyms. There’s even plenty of space to do full body stretch before starting my workout that I can comfortably do without feeling weird out or stared at by other strangers due to a crowded gym; I like to go to the gym really early to get my day started after a fruitful workout. Membership is well worth it!!

It’s gotta be the best gym in Philly and I don’t think it’s really even close. The owner Donnie is the man. And when he says “members only”, it truly means members only. I’ve been a member for the past three weeks and I couldn’t be happier. It’s extremely clean and organized. If you’re a serious gym goer and want a safe, clean, organized place to workout without any of the extra crap that comes with a commercial gym, this is for you. Can’t beat it for $50 a month. Highly recommended!

A great place good Puerto Ricans a barber shop, a car wash, and Danny own boxing training ring

It is only for men and boys, need to start doing womens hair too

I am appreciative of any gym that allows non members to drop in. It’s a $20 fee for out of town guests. The gym has everything you need and then some. There are specialty barbells, platforms, weight racks, and cardio machines. They also had Peloton bikes, which you don’t often find in gyms. I loved the aesthetic and layout. They definitely could use more squat racks/platforms though. I was there for 2 hours and throughout that time, there was never not a wait for the racks. Other than that, nice gym!

I just moved to Philly from D.C. and couldn’t have felt more welcome by the staff at City Fitness Fishtown! Josh was amazing and offered a tour of the facilities, which are spacious, clean and well-equipped. Eric at Thrive also was amazing during my first training session.

I’ve been coming here since they first open and I wasn’t a member. My trainer was a member and I would come with him and he trained me and What I liked about the gym that it wasn’t too big but it wasn’t too small and I like the fact that everybody focused on working out, is really not too much socializing and just hanging out with people are actually working out and doing workouts And I never Never had a problem there. Everyone’s respectful and friendly everyone keeps themselves they might bring a gym buddy with them, but everyone usually comes by the self and work out. I was part of the strive training group for about three months, which well I felt I can do everything on my own. Sabrina was my trainer And she was excellent. I did get a chance to work with other trainers there, and they were great too. The trainers are committed and dedicated to their clients. Health is wealth. Stop by and ask for Jack..

I joined City Fitness six years ago and fell in love with the spin classes. During the pandemic, two out of three of my favorite spin instructors left. Still, nothing could stop me from lip syncing to Sam's playlist during a power cycling class or so I thought. After sustaining a knee injury on a run, I decided to try Thrive to strengthen my body. I signed up to do the group personal training sessions twice per week. I didn't want to work out two days in a row, so I scheduled my classes for Wednesay and Friday mornings. The instructor I worked with cancelled three Wednesday sessions in a row and requested I move my sessions to Thursday. Members have to cancel within 12 hours of their scheduled sessions. This instructor cancelled on me with less than two hours notice each time. The last time he cancelled, he sent me a text at 5:23am on a Wednesday morning (37 minutes before my session was scheduled), saying see you tomorrow. When I talked to his manager, Patrick, he communicated I signed a contract, and he couldn't do anything about that, but he would talk to the instructor. He never referred me to his manager. It wasn't until I messaged billing that the head of Thrive (not Patrick) contacted me. I was disappointed with the way the situation was handled and ended my relationship with City Fitness. There are better and more affordable gyms in the area where the trainers show up on time and not hung over.

I did the Thrive class on Tuesday with Will. He put me at ease and listened to my health issues he catered the workout to my abilities and challenged me as we went. He was very congenial and knowledgable explaining what effected what and when we went over my in body scan, he broke down target areas and spoke with me about what's next. He very much gave the sense this wasn't a transaction and that we were building a relationship.

I'm a new member. So far everything has been exceptional. Great people, amazing workouts. Clean and workable facility. These guys/gals will definitely help me reach my fitness/strength goals

Amazing gym!! The staff, the classes, the people, the list goes on and on. Not only will you get in the best shape of your life, but you will get to know so many interesting and cool people, and probably develop some incredible friendships too. But fair warning, don't come in with excuses because they won't be tolerated (lol), the staff here want you to be the best that you can be and then some. So go in with a positive attitude and ready to work!

Best place ever!!! Kind, but strong people. They make you feel like family and not like cult-ish and clique-ish like other work out places!!!! I moved 30 minutes away and I still try to make it here at least twice a week! Great location, ample parking, lots of time slots for classes! Oh AND BONUS!!!! Bonus bonus bonus…if your babysitter cancels last minute on you, you can bring your kid! And or bring your doggy!

Amazing gym. Great atmosphere with a friendly personable staff. It has a family feel with people who actually care about you and what’s going on in your life. They enjoy getting to know you and what motivates you as a person. I highly recommend this gym to anyone.

This is a great gym, clean facility, great equipment, and a parking lot. The one thing they have that you cannot buy is awesome coaches that motivate, instruct, and push you to be the very best. When I first walked in to check out the new veteran owned business I had no intention on signing up. I still can’t tell you why I did it. I am 40, overweight, 4 kids, and zero time. But looking back it was the best decision of 2017. Can’t wait to go tomorrow.

Amanda’s semi-private training class is great. She matches each person with an individual workout that challenges their individual fitness level and goals. I recommend.

NGU is a great gym and I highly recommend it for anybody looking to build physical fitness. The trainers I’ve worked with (Amanda and Cass) provided great customized workouts via semi-private or private personal training. I’ve noticed improvements in my strength and overall fitness. I also appreciate the periodic challenges and other motivation that NGU provides. I’ve only taken a few group classes (sculpt with Ali & Amanda and yoga with Kristin) but found them to be excellent and challenging workouts.

I started going to NGU earlier this year and these workout classes have quickly become the best part of my day!! Not only is there an array of different types of difficult and fun classes, but the community is unmatched. A very welcoming environment to help you achieve your fitness goals!

I started going here at the beginning of the year, and I love it! Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and I love the variety of classes they offer. Pilates, sculpt, and NGU50/NGU Strength are my go-to's! Teachers are super knowledgable and clearly know what they're doing.

I really love going to NGU. The classes are great! My fav is the Saturday sculpt (shoutout to Amanda!) but all of the classes are so different; theres something for everyone. All the instructors are super kind, welcoming, and helpful too! The vibes are great all around and you really feel a sense of community the moment you walk in. Definitely recommend!!

Ive been coming here for almost 3 mos now. Everything has been pretty good so far. The staff is friendly and so are the members. In fact ive already made a few acquaintances with some of the regs that come at my usual "time slot"...

Just in Philly for the weekend and found this Y for a sauna and cold shower—what a nice facility and friendly staff. Plenty of parking in front. I didn’t work out or swim but the changing rooms were very nice and the sauna was hot. I love that I can use my YMCA membership wherever I am!

Horrible place! They don’t care about your kids! No one is ever paying attention so no one ever has any answers for you. The very first day of camp, I picked my daughter up at 4pm only to greet her barefoot. I was told she was walking around with no shoes on since “they went to the pool”. I asked “well what time did they go to the pool?” Their answer “12pm” so basically my child was walking around a building barefoot for 3 hours. My last straw was when I picked my daughter up and she had a ton of dirt in her hair. No one told me or knew anything. When I asked what happened they claimed a staff member questioned my child about the dirt in her hair. LIES! More importantly, why wasn’t I informed when I came to pick her up?! DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE! THEY ARE OBLIVIOUS, NEGLIGENT AND DONT CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN! Everyone here just wants to do their 8 hours and collect their check. After conversing with other parents I was told their son’s arm was broken while attending this facility as well as her other child needing emergency surgery because “she ran into a tree” (that’s what they reported to the parent) and her entire mouth was split open and the top row of her teeth, loose. From “running into a tree”? More importantly she was NOT notified until she arrived for pick ups as well. WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING! They need to be investigated!

Great location they have good parking, a nice size swimming pool. What I really like is the kidzone. I can go work out for an hour or 2 and know that my daughter is in good hands!

Very clean and quickly responsive for paper towel and cleaning spray refills in the weight machines room. Eclectic group of regulars from the elderly to small groups that come in with matching t's. Front desk staff makes a point to greet you on your way in and out which is a touch I appreciate ❤️ It's a friendly place

One of the best locations I've been to, and I've been to many in the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas. Staff is incredible- friendly, helpful, and attentive. The facility is clean and well laid out. My only complaint is that there arent enough free weights- but other than that 10/10!

Had a tough moment where someone followed me into the parking lot. Employees noticed I was upset and listened. They offered to let me stay as long as I needed and walk me out to my car. Lay and the other employee were so kind and accommodating.

Love this gym! I asked about weighing scales and in few days they add them ! There is always friendly atmosphere, staff and everything is clean. Price is awesome!

Convenient, affordable and has most of the equipment in looking for. When a machine is broken, it doesn’t seem to be out of service too long before fixed. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

I never liked gyms until I tried my local Roxborough Planet Fitness. Great welcoming atmosphere for everyone of all ages and abilities. I'm in a wheelchair and the trainers, who are free, give one on one attention. They help me get on and off the leg machines allowing me to stay independent. I love seeing my neighbors. You can't beat the low price if you pay it yourself, and many insurances, like my Medicare, pay the fee for you.

I recently hosted my son’s 6th birthday party at Majesty Elite Gymnastics, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Ashlie Grimes, the Owner and Head Coach, took care of everything and made the event completely stress-free. She was fantastic with the kids, keeping them engaged, active, and having fun throughout the party. Ashlie’s energy and expertise really made the day special. If you’re looking for a fun, well-organized, and worry-free event, I highly recommend Majesty Elite Gymnastics!

Our 3 yr old absolutely loves this class. It has real gymnastic skills and fun age appropriate games. We tried another gym class but it didn't have enough structure and mostly just had the kids run around. Now he's learning straddle jumps, working with the bar, and tumbling.

Ashlie is an amazing teacher and this space is awesome. My daughter looks forward to going each week - she gets lot of individualized attention and is learning a lot! She has so many great ideas and so happy this space is finally being used for something so helpful for the community.

Majesty Elite Gymnastics is an incredible gym. We’re so happy that a gym opened up in Philadelphia. Ashleigh is an excellent, kind, supportive teacher and my girls love going to classes and open gym. The star system that she has is an excellent confidence builder that the kids feel so proud about

Excellent gymnastics instruction, wonderful experience! Very impressed and love that my child wants to come back every week, very engaged.

Expect 30% of cardio machines to be broken at any given time. "Working" machines have quirks of their own. Stepped on an elliptical today and the pedal broke right off at the weld. I was assured by a staff member he would put a sign on it and add it to the growing ranks of broken machines. Non-cardio machines will be rusty at joints and welds. The equipment in this gym is largely old and fatigued, but most importantly it's paid for. Although a couple of squat racks have been added to be fair. La Fitness or Esporta (can't seem to figure out who actually owns this place) seems content on investing as little money as possible squeezing as much money out of this place as possible. Late stage capitalism at its finest. Don't pay more than ~30 here, it does have a sauna after all.

I love my time at LA Fitness. Those at the desk whom I've met- Mike, Beatrice, John - and Carlos, a personal trainer, are all so helpful and pleasant. No question is too simple for them. Carlos came to my aid immediately when I had questions about some of the equipment. Everything is clean- locker rooms, equipment, pool. Great place to swim or workout. Everyone is greeted upon arrival and wished a good day as you leave. Come and see for yourself!

Worst la fitness branch manager and staff. Especially the branch manager is very disrespectful and makes women super uncomfortable. Zero customer service skills. We go to the gym to workout and feel better about ourselves but instead every time I see the branch manager he always ruins my day. Very negative and inconsiderate. Do yourselves a favor and sign up at bala cynwyd la fitness. Me and my family has been a member of la fitness for 8 years and this is how the branch manager treats his loyal clientele. I don’t want to give 1 star but I don’t have a choice. To write a review I have to give 1 star. La fitness Andorra doesn’t even deserve a star.

Beatrice is so amazing! Really kind and helped us resolve our issue at the front. Such a pleasant face to have right at the front of the establishment! Thank you for all you do!

My and my friend’s wallet was stolen today even we had locked our lockers. Please be careful since we couldn’t get help after this incident

Amazing! My family and I were looking for a pool after 2 other ones: one had a membership price of $400 for a month and the other didn’t take members out of cheltenham township. But the Kroc center was phenomenal, you’re greeted with amazing people and the membership was about $100-200 a month but we got the extra fees off (extra fees which would add up to about $300 in total) because of military discount. So this was an overall phenomenal experience! But yes there is a shortage of lifeguards which cause the water slide to be closed and not in use currently.

Wish i could give no stars I was there 8/22 the front desk staff were very rude and uneducated about there job it was a waste of my time and they canceled my daughter membership I will never go back here. And they never answer the phone

I've been going to the Philly Kroc center on & off for the past 5 years. It is such a great gym for all ages. Truly a home away from home! It really feels like a family/ community gym. I love the pools, the outside walking trail, their various work out classes included with membership. Oh & adore their volunteer garden run by the extremely friendly Andy (not quite sure that's his name). He even gave me a bag of free freshly picked veggies from their garden. It's breathtaking & attracts so many beautiful birds I've never seen before. What I love most about this place is Gina (possibly short for Regina) at the check in desk. She's a tall woman with dreadlocks. She makes me feel welcomed & like family. My mother also adores her. It's bittersweet but she's the reason I decided to finally write a review after so many years. In passing she let me know that her last day is July 4th, 2024. I am so happy for her growth & her new career opportunity at another location. However, I'm also sad, I won't see her anymore. I can't explain it with words but she's so warm & genuine & not in a overbearing way. She just sees & understands everyone that walks in. I believe she really loves her job! Where ever she goes will be so lucky to have her on their team. All that to say that this gym is phenomenal. & what sets them apart from any other gym is the service! Nearly everyone is so friendly. From security to the cleaning staff & aerobic instructors. They all say hello & wish you a good day. I also love seeing the employees in classes or on the trail with members. It's so cool. I wish other gyms would adapt that kind of unity as the Salvation Army Kroc Center has mastered. Kudos to your team. The only suggestion I have is to fix or replace the 2nd treadmill on the first floor. There's only 1 down there that works & the senior citizens (my mom included) tend to wait for it rather than go up the steps where more treadmills are available. I get it i hate steps too. Keep up the great work! I will miss you dearly Gina! Avril A

There are a lot of staff here who are miserable, rude, and not afraid to show it. If you hate your job or life so much that you need to put that energy in the world, please go get some help. Place is also the worst managed 40 dollar a month community center I've ever seen. Weren't bad when they first opened a decade ago but they are getting worse with time instead of better.

DO NOT TAKE SWIM LESSONS HERE! The instructor Tom is terrible. He is cranky, crotchety, with a nasty attitude. Perhaps he was a good swim instructor in 1980, but today, not so much. Tom never got in the water to show the class any swim techniques, instead he sat in a chair outside the pool the entire time and yelled at us. Students had to teach each other techniques. It’s way past time for Tom to retire and I am not sure why he is allowed to teach paying customers.

This is a beautiful place to work out. Staff is extremely courteous, welcoming, and professional. Equipment is in great condition, and the layout of the gym creates lots of space for you to move around in. It feels very light and spacious. Bathrooms and locker rooms are beautiful and well maintained. Only one request – please update your hours of operation on Google, as well as in the Planet Fitness app, as they have changed recently. Thank you.

I enjoy working out here at this PF location. In the city it is hard to find a clean, well maintained, & affordable gym. I love the actual location too, like the parking lot, & gym being upstairs. Feels like it has its own private area which is unusual in a crowded city. Overall a good atmosphere, employees are always very nice, & locker room/restrooms extremely clean.

Beautiful facility. Incredibly spacious, immaculately maintained, and the locker room areas are gorgeous. Very luxurious. Even the lighting and color scheme make for a comfortable, meditative, and extremely attractive environment. Love!

Very clean and the staff very friendly and always available to assist sincerely. Great atmosphere as well. I can’t wait for the new machines to come in :).

I was transfered from my home club in Reading PA to Fox Street location. I had paid for 1 year membership and was not able to upgrade to a Black Membership until next year. Myra the Manager offered me to use the Massage chair a Black Card Perk untill my membership renews. I have been to several locations and the Fox Street location was outstanding they had just completed a remodeling and it was beautiful and the staff was super friendly. THIS IS THE BEST LOCATION in Philly. THEY GET A 10 OUT OF 10 HANDS DOWN!!!

Well I had went to that place for practice and I love the floor how it's spacious they have mats and I love the spring floor it's good quality.

Hands down thee BEST Allstar Gym, Black Owned Gym, my girls been winning with DSE for over 10 years always felt like home for us.

10 plus years strong, BEST DECISION I EVER MET everyone from the coaches to the staff are so nice and treats my child like family! We love it here DSE for life!!!

I’ve worked/cheered in a few gyms in my time & by far Dynasty has wowed me. Dynasty is not just a cheer gym it is a family ! Every-time you walk into the gym you are greeted with hellos and hugs! Here they teach your child to not only be the best at their sport but to be the best version of their self! A triple crown gym that changed my life and my outlook of cheerleading forever! Forever grateful for DSE🤍

My 8 yr old daughter has attended DSE for the last year. She has learned and mastered all level 1 skills, backhand spring (3 in a row without hesitation), can land a standing back tuck and even more! I’m amazed at how much she has learned in such a short time. The coaches work with your athlete/cheerleader to enhance their skills, build their confidence and pushes them to give 100% every time they hit the mat. I’m thrilled we made the choice to join this team. All of DSE staff is like family. They will teach and care for your child to ensure they are the best athlete/cheerleader they can be.