Best Gyms with Free Weights near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The staff are great in general! I happen to have seen & remembered Ricky & Xavier's names, but the overnight staff and the morning staff are also excellent; friendly, helpful, and responsive. The arrival of the new equipment was a pleasant surprise. I've had opportunity to try several PF clubs in the past 6 months while travelling, including clubs in several states, and the Board Street club compares very well, especially for a relatively new club.

Friendly staff, facility and equipment maintained, street parking is easy (at night). This club has a great mix of dedicated and courteous members in all shapes and sizes trying to get stronger. And I see many helping others with advice and guidance to support their journey.

I also go regularly to a Planet Fitness in another city. This one is exceptional, in comparison. The new machines are so much more comfortable to use. There are rarely any machines out of service and those are quickly repaired. Black card equipment is likewise excellent. The space is very attractive -- windows, lots of room. At this location, the vibe is focused but friendly. Weightlifters have not imposed themselves and people generally do not sit on machines looking at their phones while resting between their second or third sets (unlike the other location). Good air conditioning, sanitizer always available, clean washrooms, friendly staff. One quibble: Both locations have only one pectoral fly machine. Someone needs to realize that this is the most heavily used machine in the place. An exceptional Planet Fitness.

I was there today. I had a rough week and I wanted to use the meditation pod, but as I was using the meditation pod, all I can hear was the people at the front desk. I couldn't focus on my meditation. I asked if I can close the door outside the meditation room. They said, no, it was never an issue before, but now it is. The new staff there doesn't work. I like the old staff and the way things were before if you ask them to close the door they say no problem, these new guys are not working out. You can't even meditate, all you can hear is their conversation outsidethe room.

Usually good! Monday mornings they are supposed to open at 5:00am. I am here now at 5:10 and no one. This happens too often, especially for us who begin work at 6:15

I love this gym. It very spacious with every piece of equipment that you need. I’ve never been in a gym so clean. Cleaning staff are consistently cleaning from 5am to 12am nonstop. It has a juice/smoothie bar and even a recovery room and sauna. The staff are friendly and top notch. The best gym I’ve been to in Philly.

Been going to the City Fitness in Fairmount since last September and quite happy with everything. The gym is always clean, very equipped, and is open 5am to 12am on weekdays which is great for those with challenging schedules. Also, I have Thrive membership and love the trainers! They work with you to tailor the moves in a way that’s best for your body. Natasja is my favorite! Her energy is unmatched and she’s very knowledgeable about different exercises for each muscle.

Great vibes at Fairmount CF! Plenty of space and 4 squat racks👍🏻 People are friendly and serious about fitness! I love my time at this gym👏🏻

The new years crowd has been ridiculous lately. I joined in the fall when most times or day there was minimal or no wait for machines and other equipment. Lately the wait has been incredibly frustrating at all times of day (except 1-2pm on weekdays) which is why I can’t give this place 5 stars. I wish they would cap new memberships after a certain point so that existing members aren’t leaving with negative experiences.

Decent equipment, friendly staff. Classes are fine, but the class rooms are super small and overcrowded when full. Gets really hot during rush hour - the AC is definitely not able keep up. Overall good addition to the neighborhood. the biweekly billing is a pain though.

Lumos is the best fitness studio I have ever been to! The environment is so clean, warm, and welcoming. I really enjoy trying out the great variety of classes and instructors. There is such a wonderful community of people at Lumos who want to get to know you and connect with you. There is no judgement and everyone is always encouraging each other to try new poses and push themselves to be the best version of themselves. Love love love! I can't say enough good things!

I've been a member of Lumos Barre & Yoga for the past 1.5 years, and it’s truly always the highlight of my day whenever I go. The instructors are incredibly fun and welcoming, creating an inclusive environment where people of all levels feel comfortable. Whether you're new to fitness or more experienced, you'll find a supportive community here. As a local business, Lumos offers a wide variety of classes, from barre and yoga to sculpt, high intensity, and strength-focused sessions. Both the Green Street and Parrish Street locations are very cozy and clean and both studios are well organized. The atmosphere feels like a real community, and it's been amazing to be a part of it. I can’t recommend it enough!

I've been going to Lumos for about a year now, all through and after my pregnancy, and I can't recommend it highly enough! The entire team is friendly and welcoming to people at every level of experience and fitness. Their prenatal and postpartum classes with Alyssa M and RaGina are fantastic, but all instructors have been very helpful with accommodating positions and exercises for pregnancy (as well as any medical concern or limitation). Lumos very much feels like a community, and I feel so lucky it's just around the corner!

I feel so lucky to a part of the Lumos community. Lumos has made it easy (and fun!) for me to workout and stay consistent with my routine. Lumos is an inspiring and welcoming space to practice yoga, barre, and pilates. All of the instructors are incredible and make sure everyone in class feels comfortable. If you’re looking for a place to start or expand your practice, Lumos is the place for you!!!

I am so happy I found Lumos! It is such a great community—the instructors are fantastic and make everyone feel welcome. There are so many different classes to choose from, including strength training, barre, HIIT, yoga, and more, so there’s something for everyone. Each class is challenging and fun, and the energy in the studio is always positive and motivating. I highly recommend Lumos to anyone looking to find a supportive fitness community!!

Greetings, This morning I was targeted by one of the employees who worked the front desk due to my attire (a dress) which I wear for religious purposes. I was asked to leave the gym because of this attire and the man stated I could not work out there because my attire is a breach of safety protocol. I have been coming to this location for about a year now and no one has said anything to me about me working out in a dress. Also, on Planet Fitness website under the dress code section is does NOT speak against a woman wearing a dress. When I was approached by the employee (who is Muslim), I relayed to him that my faith is Holiness and I workout in a dress and I dont wear pants. I also stated that if I was Muslim I would not have been told to leave. He mentioned my dress having a design on it and that’s not for religious purposes. Again, he was holding me to a Muslim standard and I stated that I was not Muslim, my faith is Holiness. Nevertheless, in totality, I was definitely targeted due to religious differences and I feel discriminated against due to my attire and I wanted to make sure that this situation was spoken to.

This place is fine. The equipment is in good order, and the locker rooms are clean. It's never really busy and there is a decent amount of parking.

It’s been great so far friendly staff good workouts overall great

Planet fitness cool. A lot of traffic in the area but still an affordable place to get a workout & everything you need. I hated the hydro massage didn’t go full blast like usual. Felt like I was being tickled rather than the lvl 8-10 I usually use for the jets.

I was working out With the fitness trainer. He was unprofessional. Acting goofy and creepy. Kept talking about my body. And asked if I have a boyfriend. I was so uncomfortable around him. I will let corporate know. That he’s not certified to be a trainer. I will be canceling my membership because of him. Thank you very much.

Absolutely love my time at F45! I’m a trainer and I come as a client as well. It’s a family atmosphere so I feel very comfortable and the workouts are always challenging. The trainers are really good at encouraging and directing us through the challenging stations. I highly recommend!

I’ve been a member at this F45 for the past 9 months and I’m literally OBSESSED!! I never did group training like this before so i was so nervous when i first started, but every trainer here makes you feel so welcome, they’re so encouraging, helpful, and always pushing you in the best way possible!! I joined to get in better shape for my wedding, and now I’ve been going to classes 5-6 days a week because of how amazing this gym is and it’s completely changed my life!! Everyone at this gym is now like family to me and i am so happy i joined!! Do yourself a favor and join, i promise you won’t regret it!!

I literally don't even know where I could begin for anyone to understand how truly life-changing F45 Bala Cynwyd has been for me and so many others. The family and friends that you aquire, the clean studio, the amazing playlists, the sessions that give you complete body workouts, and the coaches my gosh the coaches. Becoming a member changed not only my physical but my mental. Every coach comes in every day with their whole heart, ready to push you and encourage you to be your best self (even when there have been personal struggles). The members become your friends and they will also push you and motivate you and even dance with you. I truly do love F45 and I know for sure that I am a completely different person in just 8 short months!! Do yourself a favor and give it a try!

Awesome gym. The trainers are very helpful and encouraging. The members are welcoming. I love the community atmosphere at this gym.

I’ve been a member of F45 for around 2 year, I am a resident physician in a local hospital Negatives: When I first joined, I was led to believe that I could attend classes flexibly. However, policies changed, and now there are fees for even minor adjustments. While some coaches have been accommodating, I’ve been fined on many occasions. Despite holding an unlimited membership, my extremely busy schedule occasionally prevents me from attending for weeks at a time, and it’s just upsetting to be fined for the days I’m emergently called to work. With that being said, I had to abruptly end my membership due to the lack of flexibility and the basic human mistake of not canceling. It’s not about the money at the end as much as it is about the hurt. Some people are treated better than others. The equipment is old (sandbags). Positives: Respectful atmosphere, great community, excellent workouts. I wish them all the best nonetheless and they do have a wonderful family.

Such an awesome gym. Have been sending my children here for a short period of time, yet have taught them so much about boxing within that time. Very informative coaches. AWESOME!

Great venue, room for a large audience and updated av/exercise equipment. Excited to go again

Great boxing gym!! My son loves it here,.they work with the kids, teaching boxing, discipline, fitness, respect etc.,definitly 5 stars!!

Great gym whether you’re trying to get in shape or compete as a fighter. This Pivott Team will take the time to work with someone who has no experience all the way up to training successful professional fighters. If you are looking for a boxing gym in the Philadelphia Area, come give Pivott a shot. 5/5 star establishment.

Lando (Owner/Operator) is a fantastic teacher and mentor. Not only him and his people work well with professional fighters, he is out in the community; and he does volunteer work for my sports ministry. An absolute honor!

Everyone who works at PF is helpful and kind! These days that is very hard to come by. The equipment is clean and up to date. The showers and locker rooms are always neat and tidy! Love this place and the black card membership is awesome !!! I recommend!

Planet Fitness is known for its affordability and welcoming atmosphere, but today’s visit highlighted some of its downsides. The location was bustling with gym enthusiasts, which is great for energy but made the space feel a bit cramped. With equipment packed tightly together, it left little room to breathe or move comfortably between workouts. Despite the crowded feel, everything else seemed well-maintained, and the overall experience was consistent with what you’d expect from Planet Fitness—clean, functional, and accessible. Still, a little more open space would have made the visit feel less overwhelming.

No bike racks provided. They don’t seem to care of the issue of where to station bikes. I had brought my bike to the lobby considering the circumstance but store associates referred to a “policy listed at the front”. I’ve read it and made noticed that there’s no clause pertaining to stationing or bikes… so I asked management to email me the policy. Management did email me, they also couldn’t show any proof of a made up policy that they aggressively taunt gym goers with. Very unprofessional. It’s the first time I’ve had an issue with Planet Fitness considering other locations have station racks or allow indoor placement for their customers. This location seems not to care enough to take any responsibility to accommodate their customers. Hopefully they can add a rack or come up with a better solution. Overall- nice facility, poor service. Hi- in response to email, I already contacted the regional manager. The issue is there is no bike station / rack… even after years of previous customers complaining, the issue remains there is still no accommodation. I’ll take my money to a local gym that can offer what I need. Thanks again.

This location is ok. It's conveniently located, there is a lot of parking, and depending on what time you go, it's not SUPER crowded like the nearby Fishtown PF. However, the amount of machines makes no sense to me. There are a ton of ellipticals that are almost never used (I've only ever seen a handful of people on these even when the gym is super crowded) and so many treadmills (even when a decent handful of people use them, there are still so many empty treadmills taking up so much space). But then there are only one or two of each of the weight-lifting machines, which are the machines people actually want to use. There seems to always be at least one broken machine, which even further reduces the equipment that people actually want available to them. The weight-lifting machines are located around the front perimeter of the space, so it's always crowded there while the rest of the gym is completely empty. Why not get rid of an entire row of ellipticals and treadmills and fill that space with more weight-lifting machines so people aren't all crammed into one area? Seems like whoever laid out the space and picked the machines did not actually consider what people want from this type of gym. I've been to other locations that make way more sense in terms of available equipment (the Drexel Hill location is one of the better ones in this sense). This is also a location where I see ton of people NOT wipe machines after they use them. It's pretty annoying to have to wipe a machine before and after use because I can't trust that I'm not touching someone else's sweat.

The staff at this gym were very unprofessional and rude. No one was at the front desk, friends of the staff just hanging out. I had to look for a staff member. As an active duty military member, I use active & fit to access gyms while I am on leave. The staff members turned me away because they didn’t understand how the active and fit program worked. After telling and showing the staff my day pass agreement they simply said we can’t help you. Worst Planet Fitness and Staff I have ever encountered.

Great coaches, great community, and great workouts! I had not gone to the gym on any kind of consistent basis for YEARS, but I now find myself going at least 3-4x/week. The workouts are challenging (in the best way possible) - I always leave feeling like I’ve worked hard and accomplished something. The coaches are knowledgeable, provide personalized attention, and ensure that you’re doing all the movements correctly and safely. Definitely stronger and healthier thanks to CFR!

I love CrossFit Renaissance! They’ve made me feel comfortable there since the moment I joined. All the coaches are great and super helpful and take time for each individual in class. I am able to bring my almost 2 year old daughter and still get a full workout in!

Joining CFR 2.5 years ago was hands-down one of the best decisions I've ever made. You won't find a more welcoming group of people, and I take aaaaaages to warm up so that's really saying something! Thanks to these folks, I'm in the best physical and mental shape of my life at 40 years old (or is it young?). I'm looking forward to continuing here for years to come. Hats off to all the coaches for a job well done. ✨️

Since joining CFR I have not only reignited my passion for my own fitness journey, but also found a community of competitive, loving individuals. Each person I work out with at CFR is an inspiration to me, and my only regret is that I didn’t know about this place sooner!

CrossFit Renaissance is amazing! The coaches are fantastic, providing personalized attention to ensure safe and effective workouts. The programming is challenging yet adaptable for all fitness levels. The sense of community is incredible – everyone is supportive and motivating. I've seen great improvements in my fitness since joining. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this gym ! The workouts are great and they can be tailored to your comfort level/needs. Great coaches. The owner, Nick, is truly dedicated to all the members having a great experience. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Great format and culture! The small personal training sessions are perfect for ensuring good form in strength training. The format holds me accountable to show up and get in my work outs. The trainers are knowledgeable and friendly. They are always willing to answer questions or suggest alternate workouts for me. They take safety and correct form more seriously than other gyms/trainers I’ve tried. I appreciate that the gym has similar participation from men and women, and the members are friendly and welcoming.

Cedar Street Personal Training is the place where back fat goes to die and muscles come to party. It's where you trade your Chick-fil-A sauce for resistance bands and your couch for a sweat session with Nick, the muscle maestro. The atmosphere? So electric, you'll think you're at a concert, not a gym. And the results? They sneak up on you like a ninja in the night, leaving you sore in places you didn't know existed. If you're looking to transform from a 'before' picture to an 'after' that will have everyone swiping right, Cedar Street is your fitness matchmaker.

I’ve been going to Cedar Street Personal Training since June 2024 and I wish I started sooner! I was reluctant to join having little to no weight training experience but I came to the right place. The owner, Nick, is so friendly and helpful! The gym has flexible hours and an easy app included to schedule classes. Joe is my trainer and he’s great! He really takes the time to make sure my form is correct and motivates me to do better every class. I’ve hit so many personal records in just a short amount of time. I love this gym!

Pound for pound, in my opinion, the most welcoming community for personal fitness training in Philadelphia. Nick has brought his vision to life: a place where anyone can feel welcome, accepted, and more than capable of achieving beyond their fitness goals. It’s not the biggest place, but the design is highly functional with all the latest equipment. The staff is made of certified trainers who are knowledgeable, thoughtful, and charismatic. They prioritize safety, education, and what is right for your personal needs and objectives over tossing weights around (but if you’re into that, there’s space for you here too!) I am forever grateful for choosing Cedar Street to get my fitness journey back on track. As a former athlete turned dad and office 9-5er, it filled a space for me that provides physical and mental benefits, and the discipline to stay on track with my personal fitness in a life with lots of competing priorities. I highly recommend it for any person that wants to join a community and find out what they are capable of!

I started coming to this location about 2 weeks ago when the Planet Fitness i normally go to on Roosevelt Blvd closed. And at first I was a little discombobulated because I was so used to going to my home gym for years. The manager Genisis was aware of the closing situation and Welcomed me to her gym. She answered every question I had and all the staff we friendly and polite. But the thing i was the most impressed with was the supervisor, Genisis... she always has a friendly smile, she is constantly cleaning the machine and work out area. She is never to busy to answer questions and it is for this reason I am going to make this my home gym. I would definitely recommend this location to all of my family and friends who are looking for a ckean, respectful place to get fit 💪!!!!

Always a car parked in front of the handicapped access ramp.... wish they would do something about that as there is literally a senior medical center next door that needs that ramp to be accessible.... And assholes play music on their phones without headphones. And employees don't do a damn thing about it. It's trash.

It’s always either dirty or crowded. I don’t enjoy coming here. Suppose to be no egos coming in the gym but the egos start right at the door w some of the staff that work there. One in particular is borderline harassing me. They must get paid $20 a month off my membership or something. I do not recommend. If you can afford another gym go elsewhere

Not bad it's very clean but some members there think they all that and a bag of chips...like yes kettle chips maybe or ketchup chips at best #hater lol jk the members are great too

Where to begin!!!! Place be crowded 99% of the time. A lot of young kids just taking up the machines for selfies. Also, the staff allows random membership holders to hold “fitness classes” especially the one dude that is always here at night harassing the young ladies into letting him trained them, today was an example, a whole area of the gym taken by this senior citizen supposedly training women, because he prefers to train women. Staff saw all this and did nothing!!!!! I miss Blink Fitness. Your gym sucks.

Phenomenal staff, super friendly, and highly caring. They help me anytime I have a question or need something. Just recently I suddenly was not feeling well during my work out session and the staff jumped in right away to help me. They took care of the whole issue. Truly kind folks. I could not be more grateful. The premises are also always spotless clean, plenty of great equipment to choose from. I highly recommend this location!!!

This location is very clean and organized. It’s nice to come and find the weights on the racks instead of having to walk around the gym for 5-10 minutes locating equipment like I had to at the Cottman location. It’s also nice that it’s less crowded instead of with a bunch of teenagers standing around on their phones. And the bathrooms and showers are clean.

Clean gym. Nice people. Lots of parking. Good staff. HOWEVER! The air conditioning and heating system seem to be fighting it out. There are blasts of cold air and pockets of hot drafts all over the gym. And the back area is like a jungle, hot and humid.

I'm in my forties and love waking up early and working out it was hard at first but after 2 weeks get addicted and you start eating healthier and you just look and feel like you have natural energy and I wear less make-up now then I did in my twenties Planet Fitness is always clean and very friendly and very spaced out so when you're working out you're not on top of everyone and there is a variety of different things you can do they just need to start staying open 24 hours like they used to before the covid

Neil is super helpful and friendly and makes you feel welcomed! He’s always there with a smile and ready to help. I also like the cleanliness of this club in the atmosphere.

This location has some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered! The workers are incredibly friendly, always greet you with a smile, and are super helpful whenever you need assistance. The gym itself is clean, well-maintained, and has all the basic equipment you’d expect. That said, be cautious if you plan to use the locker room. Make sure you bring a lock if you’re leaving valuables in a locker, as there have been instances of theft. It’s a shame because the facility itself is great, but you can’t be too careful with your belongings. Overall, a solid place to work out, and the amazing staff really makes it stand out!

Some of the male staff are very friendly and greet you.. other staff say absolutely nothing and just look at you. Place is kept clean for the most part.. they definitely need to add paper towels to the bathroom

Came here with a friend the other evening. This isn’t the usual gym I go to, however, I was really impressed with how well the bathroom were cleaned. The worker who was there was very professional and welcoming. The gym wasn’t really packed so I was able do all the machines that I had planned easily. 5 stars.

I’m glad we finally got an upgrade in equipment, long overdue. Staff are awesome at this PF😊

Thank you to Sheed and Ashley for the excellent hospitality and high quality customer service. As a Black card member, it felt great being at this location. It’s beautiful inside. Definitely recommend and will be back.