Stay away!! Save your money, and find a different gym. Coaches engage with you for a few sessions…read moreuntil they get you to sign up, and after that, it becomes just lip service. The culture is not inclusive, and the environment is highly politicized: pro-gun, anti-BLM, and anti-mask propaganda everywhere. The facility blatantly violates local ordinances and does not take into consideration the health of its customers. Avoid at all costs!

I found a love for Xfit over 3 years ago @ another box…read more Having absolutely NO experience in any sport and ALL the experience in "habits that are bad 4 me", I jumped in on a personal dare as I hit major turning points in my life. That's where I met James, Hannah, & Tracey:). Over time, I realized I enjoyed James' discipline & coaching above the others because it focused on personal best and not making it a contest. He also gave me a taste for the "Strongman" which our former box seemed to shy away from. I was thrilled when they opened their own place & happily followed them along (with my dog, Mango). Crossfit & Strongman is not elitist athleticism as some would believe or advertise. It's more evolved than that for me. It's mental therapy from my work & my life. It's physical therapy. It's anger management. It was the "Goldilocks" in my fitness where all my attempts with other gyms & fad diets failed. So much $$$ wasted... if I had only knew then what I know now, right? FFE is community, family, people who throw down, cheer each other on then sometimes throw back a few beers after (or ciders). It's balance because life is about balance. They keep healthy realistic. Mango & I can't wait to meet all the new members. See you all out on the floor in "recovery" position;). #SweatAngelsEverywhere

Top notch trainers in a friendly and supportive environment. Sessions are personalized and easily…read moreadapted for injuries and/or capacity. I've been a client for 10+ years and continue to see results - whether your goals are strength, weight loss, rehab, building bone density, athletic performance, etc. Vtrainers will customize a program for you. I'm so grateful for all of the trainers - their expertise has had a major impact on my fitness and overall health. And they make it fun; it's the highlight of my day!

In combination with Zepbound (the GLP-1 prescribed by my cardiologist), regular workouts with the…read morethe excellent trainers at VTrainers (my #1 long-term and current favorite: David Gledhill, who is fantastic!) has helped me shed 48 pounds in 7 months. I continue to make rapid progress toward my eventual goal of tipping the scale at 210 pounds and cannot recommend VTrainers' individualized fitness programs (they aren't "one size fits all") highly enough. Take advantage of the two free sessions offered and see for yourself.

I've been a member of CrossFit Manayunk (CFMY) for almost two years and the community here is…read moreunlike any other place I've ever experienced (and I've played on sports teams for most of my life!) Coach Paul is extremely knowledgeable and patient and Coach/Owner David Lee programs workouts that will align with your personal fitness goals (whether you want to get bigger, smaller, faster or stronger.) I've dropped in and competed at other CrossFit locations, but I can tell you that the community and energy that you will feel at CFMY is incomparable. Whether you're a Division I athlete, or just an average Joe that want's to be the healthiest you, all workouts have modifications so that you can avoid injury and get the most from your workout. I highly recommend CFMY to anyone that's looking to take their fitness to the next level. (Also, they frequently offer awesome deals on living social to try it out - so keep an eye out for their next promotion!)

I've been with CrossFit Manayunk for almost two years now. In the beginning, my form for all my…read morelifts were terrible, my numbers were low, and I was hitting a brick wall. I heard about CFMY from a friend so I decided to give their OnRamp class a try and it changed my life. Coach Paul and and Coach/Owner Dave are some of the most knowledgable people in the crossfit world. Dave's program makes you work hard and pushes you close to your limit so you're always working and sweating. Paul makes sure that our forms are correct. He values form over numbers any day of the week. They know that bad form leads to injuries so CFMY emphasizes form over anything else and that is when you know that you're at a good gym that cares about you. In addition, the CFMY community is one of the best there is. It's like a family that keeps pushing you to be the best that you can be. The comradery between the athletes and the coaches is seriously one of a kind and nothing comes close to it.

Taylor from Peace thru Strength has changed my life in the 3 short months that I have known her…read more She has the incredible ability to be a motivating, supportive, and tough as nails trainer, and she has that whatever-it-is that has me hooked on more more more exercise! Before this, I had never in my life been able to find a fitness class or gym membership that worked well for me. As a stay-at-home mom I really needed something unique to help me get back into shape after my second baby. I am not comfortable leaving a newborn baby with gym babysitters and I don't want to pay for a private babysitter just to exercise. After much research, I found THIS! Moms on the Move is a cardio/weight training class that allows me to take my baby with me to exercise, and it's during preschool hours so I don't have to take 2 with me! Plus I get to chit-chat and have interaction with fantastic women while I exercise. It's not just for moms with babies either, or moms, or babies. Peace thru Strength offers every type of fitness class, personal training, and group exercise you can dream up and with class times that fit anyone's schedule. One of the best parts is that it is PAY AS YOU GO! No monthly gym membership that you have pay for regardless of how many times you exercise. Plus, you'll be hard pressed to find better prices in the area. I know I sound like an advertisement. I'm not - it's just that awesome.

I have been going to PTSfor a variety of classes for about 3 months now and I wish I had found…read more Taylor and her staff sooner!!!! Taylor is amazing, motivational, and pushes me to keep going -you can do anything for 30 seconds- thru every class!! She knows what challenges me and makes sure to push me thru those workouts while being attentive to others in the class. Who would imagine the day when I enjoy burpees. I take spin, trx and impact at PTS and LOVE them all. There is a great variety of classes and the times they run- so much to choose from sometimes I have to take 2!! Thanks so much Taylor for helping me fit into my wedding dress and feel amazing on my special day!!

I've been working out with Phyllis for almost a year and it's been awesome. I've lost about 20 lbs…read moreand am in the best shape of my life. She is incredibly inspiring and motivational. She just goes and goes, but what's best about Phyllis is that she is a real person--she's a mom, she cooks for her family every day, she has injuries just like the rest of us. She keeps it realistic but kicks your butt at the same time. Two things about her classes and sessions that keep me coming back are that she really focuses on form and that she is open to making accommodations for injuries with no judgment. Oh, and I can barely walk the next day!! If I'm going to get my butt kicked, I want it to be KICKED! And she does that, always with tons of energy and a smile. Honestly, can't say enough good things. She has helped me focus on staying fit and HEALTHY--a real lifestyle change. Before I started working out with her I was barely exercising and eating like crap. Now I'm exercising on my own almost every single day just because I want to. Phyllis rocks!!

I have been taking classes with Phyllis since January 2012. She has inspired and motivated me to…read morebe in the best shape I've been in since my early 20s. Her classes are HARD but they are WORTH IT in the end. If you have the desire and dedication you can make a change for the better and Phyllis will be your partner along the way. If you are looking to get in shape, please give Phyllis' class a chance. I never thought I would be able to physically do the things I am able to do now. It took me many months to get here but I honestly amaze myself when I do a set of pushups, or jump rope for 2 minutes without getting winded. My appearance, self confidence and overall health have improved with Phyllis' help. I have never felt this physically strong. Give Phyllis a try and I guarantee you won't regret it!!!!

Yesterday the security guard was playing basketball with my son the whole time they were playing he…read morekept provoking my son he's a grown man provoking a teenager. I thought my home being a grown man and a security guard in the business he will be professional but he proved otherwise. That's not how a business should be run. My son is a pay customer and the security guards and employee he should have acted better. That's why they have my phone number as an emergency in case situations like this but instead he took it into his own hands to provoke my son. That is unprofessional and I'm going to make sure people know about it.

I fell in love with kickboxing a few years ago while living in the suburbs. I had searched for a…read morenew place to try in Philly and had been disappointed, to say the least, with my options. A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon CoreFitness online and I saw that it was close to work... figured I'd give it a shot. I emailed to ask a few questions and my email was responded to within a few hours. Gina, one of the owners, was incredibly helpful and invited me to come and try a class at no charge. You could easily miss the place if you're not looking closely for it. It's in an old building that looks a bit shady from the outside. Inside, it's pretty simple, consisting of a large floor area and some pieces of equipment and mats. The work-out area is kept really clean and there are clean towels for all customers, free of charge. The best aspect of this place, and the reason I give it 5 stars, are the people who own/work there. Every time I go, I am greeted with a smile and I don't feel as though I'm just another customer. The people who attend the classes are really nice and not snooty-gym-goers. There is no initiation fee or contract to sign... and you can tell that they aren't there to swindle you out of money, like many, many gyms I've been to in the past. As for classes, I have been to both the Cardio Kickboxing (taught by Gina or Lawrence) and the Urban Boot Camp. Gina and Lawrence make their classes so much fun. High energy (even when one of them is 9 months pregnant... don't even get me started on how amazing THAT is) and fun routines. Most importantly, I feel like I'm getting a great workout, and having fun while doing so.

Been a client of Lou and Larah's for about 6 months. Can't say enough good things about these…read moreguys. First, and most importantly, you will get results. Both L&L are very good at what they do - i.e. they know when to push and always are super supportive (even when you have an off day). Larah especially has been really supportive with my wife (not that Lou hasn't been). My wife is trying to get pregnant and Larah & Lou have been super supportive being new parents themselves. They measure your progress both qualitatively and quantitatively. They're always checking in to see how you're feeling and will never make you do an exercise that you're not comfortable doing. Both L&L will always show you the right way and are actively watching to make sure you're doing it right and most importantly safely. Second, they make you feel comfortable - which is really important. I've been to the big chain gyms and you never quite feel like you fit in. With Lou and Larah it's almost like they become your "workout buddies". They make you want to go and see them, hang out and work out. Lastly, their facility is top notch. I can honestly say Lou always has at least 2-3 different exercises per body part because of his knowledge and because of the diverse equipment they have. I'm sure my wife would say the same about Larah and her knowledge. It's clean, bright and has plenty of parking. Starting to train with Larah & Lou was the best decision my wife and I have made this year!!

After a lengthy illness and many surgeries my body had gone from fit to flab and I desperately…read morewanted to get back in shape. I found Lift and Live and scheduled my consultation and assessment with Larah. She listened to my needs and my concerns both personally and medically, and assured me she could get me back on track safely. As they say, slow and steady wins the race and I am definitely winning! I not only have my range of motion back but I'm also gaining muscle and definition. Larah's knowledge, experience and abilities are a Godsend to me. I can't say enough good things about Lift and Live. It's an amazing gym with wonderful trainers and I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone that asks about my transformation

I have been with Max Effort Fitness for 8 years now and the best decision I made. Stephanie is a…read moregreat coach and motivator. I met some great people who are always pushing and encouraging you. I'm still amazed of how far I have come from when I first walked in the door. I'm more fit at 51 than I have ever been. MEF is my second family!

My home and my happy place :-) I couldn't be happier with my experiences here. Knowledgeable…read morecoaching and friendly atmosphere!!