CrossFit Main Line - Ardmore

CrossFit Mainline Ardmore was the first place I ever took a CrossFit class and helped me to find my love for it. I have tried other boxes (while on vacation or in town just to see what it was like) and nothing compares to here. The coaches are friendly, knowledgeable, and your biggest supporters. Whenever I’ve had injuries, they always know the best modifications. The coaches even have a way of getting you motivated to crush a workout at 5:30am even if you’re still asleep. Perfect place for anyone, even beginners :)

After a long day of work, it's easy to walk in the door and not have to think of what workout I am going to do. By not thinking it helps me mentally know I'm game for whatever workout is thrown my way. The coaches always make class energetic and fun the second we start to when we are done. I am always learning something new and being able to push myself more than I would myself. After work it may not be the easiest to get myself to the gym, but I know the people there hold me accountable and the vibes are always fun with main line!

I joined CrossFit Main Line in early 2024 and the workout and coaches were excellent. Unfortunately, I had a medical illness that afflicted me all Summer into the Fall and was unable to return to CrossFit per how I felt and per my doctor. I explained to CrossFit Main Line that I cannot do CrossFit anymore at this time, but I’d like to return in the future if and when I am able. However, they still charged me a 3 month cancellation fee per my contract (approximately $180 x 3 months). Be aware that this gym is sales focused. I was pressured to join after 3 classes when I had a trial of 5 classes. The gym won’t let you out of a contract even if you are willing to provide proof of a legitimate medical reason whereas other gyms will let you cancel with 30 days notice even without a medical reason. I really wanted to come back to Cross Fit Main Line after I got better, but I won’t because of their unfair business practices. ***Edit: Amending my review on 11-2-2024 to provide clarification and respond to comments from the owner***: The statement by the CrossFit Main Line – Ardmore Owner stating that I was “provided 9 complimentary months” of membership is false and misleading information. Here is a list of the charges made to my credit card to date with a timeline of events: Joined Cross Fit Main Line in February 2024 2/22/2024- 89.18 (partial membership fee so because I was paying for two gym memberships this month) 3/21/2024- $178.35 (normal membership fee) 4/18/2024- $178.35 (normal membership fee) May 2024- Informed CrossFit Main Line of medical illness 5/16/2024- $35 (medical freeze) 7/11/2024- $35 (medical freeze) 8/8/2024- $35 (medical freeze) 9/5/2024- $35 (medical freeze) 10/3/2024- $35 (medical freeze) 10/23/2024- informed CrossFit Main Line I will not be returning because I am unable to physically do the workout. 10/31/2024- $178.35 (cancellation penalty fee 1 of 3) Again, I would like to reiterate that the gym and coaches are excellent. However, if I had to redo the process of joining this gym, I would not have signed a contract. I would have decided on a month to month membership since it is impossible to predict what will happen in life. I also want to clarify that the three-month cancellation fee was part of the contract I signed with the gym, but I believe this policy is unfair when one physically cannot do the workout anymore due to unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, I am informing others to keep that in mind when joining. ***Second edit 11/6/2024*** This is my second amendment to my review. I am attaching a screenshot of the owner’s response that I was replying to on 11/2/2024. I am also attaching a screenshot of the owner’s amended response from 11/5/2024 incorrectly asserting that I’ve never been a client of CrossFit Main Line and am posting false reviews. My experience detailed above is factual and non-threatening. ***Third edit 11/8/2024*** This is the third amendment to my review. I am attaching a screenshot of the owner's response as of 11/7/2024. The owner contacted the Lower Merion Police Department in response to this review. Please be advised.

I’ve been doing CrossFit and loving it for the past 10+ years! It’s brought me close to a community of people - friends as well as fitness. The coaches are amazing! Love Kelli and Chelsea!! They bring their energy and enthusiasm to the space, modify the work out to fit your needs, and help you get better and closer to your goals every day. Thanks to CrossFit, I am over 50 and in the best shape of my life!

I have been working out at CrossFit Main Line for the past 2+ years, and I love it! Before CFML, I rarely worked out and found gyms a little intimidating. But here, the coaches are not only super friendly, but incredibly knowledgeable. I know I'm in good hands when I attend their classes, and I always feel welcome and included. I have never been fitter, and exercising has never been this fun before. I can't wait to see how much stronger I'll get alongside all my peers at CFML.