Best Gyms with Functional Training Equipment near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good selection of machines, moderate free weights. Several Smith machines. Several rowers. Lots of treadmills, cycling, etc. Clean and bright. A few vending machines. Oddly, the lockers are mostly in the main workout room and along open hallways (better for security?) The showers, are in private rooms. Nice for privacy but logistically a bit tedious waiting for one to be available at peak visit periods. Black Card membership upgrade allows access to massage chairs, tanning, and a guest can accompany you. The guest needs to log in on the PF app. Black Card members also can use any PF.

I’m not too fond of the new location. I mean, it’s good to go to at night when there’s NO ONE there. But it’s just way too small compared to the old location. I hate that the treadmills are by the windows and not to mention, there’s WAY less treadmills. I don’t know why they switched locations. But I think I’m gonna look for another spot that’s way more spacious because this new spot ain’t it.

I would give 0 stars if I could. The new location is the biggest downgrade I have ever seen. I never wrote a review before, so this is how passionate I feel about this new location. Do not like the open space for bathrooms / showers / dressing rooms. Lack of privacy between genders, while before there were separate locker rooms. Also there is not enough seating area to get ready in the open space Machines are stacked on one another & during peak times, they are all occupied. I never had an issue getting on a treadmill before, now people are waiting in line to get on a treadmill Too hot. Fans are too small & there are no window shades blocking the beating sun. Not a fan when you are already exerting energy by working out

The other location at red lion was sooooo much better. It was bigger and had multiple machines. I do like that the shower is individual but the dressing room/locker room was huge. I don't like the new location wish they didn't move. This is more like one big room everyone is on top of each other. The other location felt like a gym. I might have to take the longer drive to another location.

The worst, most obnoxious, horribly designed, inefficient locker "room" bathroom concept I've ever seen at any gym in my life. Lockers are in thr gym, only 2 small benches, then a few separate individual "rooms" 2 of which are changing only and 2 or 3 are bathroom sink AND showers, one at a time use! Absolutely stupid. Always a wait, can't just go wash your hands without occupying an entire bathroom, instead of 8, 9 or 10 being able to use a restroom at once, you've got 3 or 4 maybe MAX. Showers make the restroom rooms hot and humid. Nowhere to just sit your stuff, unless it's a changing room. On and on. I will never go back to this gym and if it's a new concept at all of pf locations, I'll change gyms. Whatever PhD MBA focus group consultant came up with this proves that ultra educated book smart people make terrible practical decisions.

This Anytime Fitness location is excellent! Plenty of equipment, there are trainers from 10 am - 4 pm daily, they offer several classes and personal training as well. The location is well maintained with very good equipment for strength building and cardio. They also have a selection of crossfit type equipment and an area specifically for these types of cross training workouts. I love this gym 🏋🏻‍♂️

This place is awesome. They have all the equipment you would ever need. The atmosphere is inviting and friendly. The staff is epic, and the trainers are amazingly accommodating. They work around the people suggesting personalized alternative exercises if the group ones don't fit a body type/age. The management is also stunning. Someone left their inhaler at the gym, and the staff called everyone who was there for that period to track the person down. 20 years carrying an inhaler, and nobody has ever done that for me before. This place is super warm and exciting and a great place to get introduced to exercise and driven people.

- They didn’t have the one machine I wanted, the simplest one: a stationary bike. They only have the weird ones that you lean way back in or the ones with the giant handle bars that go back/forth. - The gym was clean, well lit, and the music wasn’t blaring like some others. - The bathroom was cleanest AF bathroom I’ve ever seen. - The shower head is apparently not allowed to be adjusted…? - The shower leaked water all over the floor and into the hallway. Sorry about that. Poor installation of the shower tiles. I’m just passing through town, so I won’t be returning.

Best gym I ever joined. Always very clean, engaged and kind staff, Health eval every 6 weeks included in membership, 24/7 access. If you like to work out whenever your schedule allows in a comprehensive gym setting thats affordable with 24/7 access, this is the spot!

Anytime fitness is amazing never crowded that's wroth 3/5 alone and then the equipment is up to date and it's just so convenient no excuses always open they don't have any calf machine not a fan of that but so far, I like it.

Staff very friendly, polite, and respectful the gym is very clean. Equipment is very clean hours of operation are very flexible. There is a wide variety equipment to meet everyone’s need. There is the availability of staff to answer all questions or assist you with equipment that you have questions about to assure you are using it correctly.

I love this gym! It's budget-friendly, clean, and has the basic equipment you'd need as a beginner/intermediate gym-goer! The staff have all been friendly and the patrons are respectful. For the sake of critique it can definitely get crowded after 3pm (school kids) and especially between 5-9pm (adults getting off work).

I’m definitely not a person to leave bad reviews but what has occurred is honestly disappointing, pay so much money for this to happen to me. They are breaking all the lockers locks and stealing all your personal belongings. I had a chat with the manger and employees, nothing ever got back to be or resolved. I definitely don’t recommend.

The men's showers are nasty, during days straight, and apparently no one cares. I talked kindly as possible with one employee and just told me, " Yes, you're not the only one who can smell it. It's like the third person who says that". Come on, please. I don't like talking badly, but no one is taking care. I believe so what's the matter?

This is my gym now. Everything fine till now.

I’m ready

It's great, but it could be bigger and have more equipment for such a huge student population.

there's this big buff dude. when i do cardio he's there. when i go downstairs he's still there. he's always lurking. when i get anything from the vending machine he looks at me like he wants to spit at me. i think he lives here, be careful. he's also bald.

This gym has a pretty good set up. Classes are awesome and there is a lot of equipment to choose from. Only down side is the hours at certain times of the year because they run on a college timeline. It is also packed at certain times of the day. But early morning and mid lunch are great times to go!

Update: I have mentioned that currently IBC is the only gym at Temple that has both cardio and weight room, which I see as problematic for such a large university. Starting this semester, there were 4 instances during different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening), which I had to literally exit the building as it was, with no exaggeration, beyond crowded. Equipments (including limited benches, smith machine and DB) were too busy, especially in the weight room that they are very limited, so I didn't see any chance to use anything. Adding that to the danger of Covid spread in such a small room. The only good part about it is it's free for students and it's clean. I hope Temple would invest on building an additional gym...

Has everything I need, however certain equipment is broken for some time now, without any intentions of fixing it (just a yellow tape over them). Also the classes are held in the only excercise hall with mirrors (and quite often), leaving students little room to go elsewhere should they need mirrors, wooden floors, and a bit of space.

This place was awesome! The staff was really sweet and charming, climbing was good, and despite the fact there were a lot of people there, I didn't feel like I couldn't get on anything or there were significant slowdowns. Really good climbing gym culture. Be aware that you need to pass an auto belay quiz to climb, or take a belaying test. You can't test the day of unless you come hot and ready, but there's also plenty of bouldering upstairs you can do if you are a first-timer and don't remember the belaying steps.

Honestly half of the reason I got my membership was to attend Caroline’s yoga class, she is AMAZING! love the climbing and the people are always friendly. Only knocking down one star because they need more - and experienced - route setters. Complex routes tend to be inaccessible for short climbers. The grading - at least in the top rope area - is very inconsistent so I just climb what seems fun. However, the climbing community is pretty inclusive and awesome and this location is easy to get to so I highly recommend!

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience! Tried the intro to roping course and Lee was an excellent instructor. Super patient and personable . He took his time with our small group to ensure we understood everything! He made me feel very comfortable .

This is a great climbing gym in the city. Finding parking can feel very taxing however once you do, you will be all set for some great fun. It’s a clean gym with many challenges available. The walls do become very packed with people, you will find yourself waiting on the next route from time to time. With that said it’s still definitely worth the visit. There is a large area upstairs for bouldering and slack line walking which is a lot of fun. Great vibe here.

We had our son’s 6th birthday party there. Perfect experience! 1.5 hours of climbing with fantastic, encouraging, professional staff. Loved this & we’ll definitely be back as a family to climb.

I love and appreciate the location of this gym. Due to the prime location, I think it’d be best to extend Friday and Saturday gym hours to 11pm. Also, I visited this location today and was told that the smoothie bar was closed at 12pm, I arrived after 12pm. This is a peculiar practice to have when there is no communication within the app or at this location stating this. While I will continue to use this location. There are opportunities for continuous improvement. Especially for the cost. It should be more convenient.

The gym is very hygienic and pretty and the attention of its employees is very good, but for the price they ask for monthly for the subscription, they should at least have their own parking lot. I have had to go home on more than one occasion, without being able to access the gym, because I have not found parking.

Modern, clean gym with a ton of machines and equipment. Staff is incredibly friendly. The locker room can get a little tight when it’s crowded but if you’re in and out, it’s a great spot to go to.

Always clean and lots of different amenities! I love having the clean sweat towels readily available, and lots of variety of equipment. The new space is really beautiful and I love the big windows. I’ve also tried out the Thrive sessions and have had a great experience so far up there, it’s well managed

the team here is very welcoming and helpful. em gave a great tour of the gym that had me sign up right away, brian helped me get acclimated into the thrive program, devon and mat have been great trainers… all in all really enjoy it here. the workers all support each other as a team which helps things run smoothly.

I absolutely love my experience at F45! The classes are dynamic, challenging (in the best way), and never the same, which keeps me excited and motivated to show up every day. The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always make sure to provide guidance on form and technique. The team atmosphere is fantastic – it feels like you're part of a community that truly cares about your progress. I've seen noticeable improvements in my strength, endurance, and overall fitness since joining... which made my husband join too!! This F45 has something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Everyone at F45 has been so welcoming since joining. I always have someone cheering me on or correcting my form. I’m very much a beginner, but never felt out of place. There is so much room for improvement and growth here. I highly recommend!

I started about 4 weeks ago here and it’s perfect for what I need and what I’ve been looking for. Group classes have always catered to what I need to be pushed but also go at my own pace. I LOVE community within the gym and the coaches have been so welcoming!

I love f45 at NL! I started out with a 7 day for $7 trial and ended up getting a membership because it was so good! Really great workout & the staff is very helpful and friendly.

Loving my time at f45 Northern Liberties! The classes are different every day so I never get bored and the staff/coaches have all been very helpful and welcoming. Plenty of free/street parking in the area.

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!

Great gym, although the entrance is kinda weird. Not bad, but you have to walk all the way around the building just to get in, because there's a fence around the parking lot. Again, great gym, I like it, very mature group of people who train and work there.

I love this gyms specially this one, everyone are polite and lovely, thanks

A good gym, plenty of space, plenty of parking, a wide range of equipment, and an unmatched price. While every gym can always be bigger and have more equipment, there really is no better value for the money in this area of the city.

Personally not a fan of Planet Fitness's concept of a judgement zone when they judge people. However, this Planet Fitness has made an impression on me. First, the customer service team were very polite and helpful. Customer service members help with questions, re-racking equipment, and getting promotions. Secondly, the multitude and variety of equipment made it smooth to workout. Besides peak hours there's very minimal wait time for equipment. Thirdly, excluding the bathroom the gym was clean. Planet Fitness staff does a great job enforcing cleaning equipment policy. Lastly, the parking lot is a nice size but the lines aren't as visible and there are a lot of pot holes.

This location is by far my favorite. The staff are very friendly and keep the gym tidy. It's rare to find someone filming themselves or taking a photo of themselves (at night time); which makes it more comfortable to workout. There are more machines for weights than I have seen at other locations. The price is very reasonable. 11/10 would recommend.

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.

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!!!