Kristin's knowledge about physiology really comes through in her training. She always corrects my…read moreform (which I need) and adapts to my hyper-mobility issues. I feel like she pushes me just enough to feel it for a couple days but not to where I am limping afterward. Her spot in Brewerytown is beautiful with a huge arched window taking up nearly an entire wall, and she has all the Pilates equipment that I love to use (Reformer, Cadillac etc). It's also an added bonus that her cat is really handsome and sweet! I would (and do) recommend Kritin very highly!

I've been working with Kristin since the beginning of the year as a recommendation from my doctor…read more Years of cheerleading had worn down my joints and I needed to look into a lower impact but still effective exercise. Kristin worked with my physical therapist to formulate a training plan for me that would slowly build up strength while carefully avoiding problematic areas. I didn't want to give up other physical activities completely so she gives me exercises to do at home or at the gym that still allow me to keep my routine and still get stronger in the right areas. Her studio is welcoming, very relaxing, and I love that she incorporates a little bit of breathing practice into the workout so I can learn to connect the physical with my breath. Finding exercises that utilize my muscles and avoid my joints has been a slow and steady challenge but I always leave Kristin's feeling stronger, stretched, and balanced.

I came to the Summit as an absolute beginner with no workout experience a few months back. Zack has…read morebeen amazing to work with. He's done a great job of understanding my fitness goals and creating a workout plan that feels catered to my needs. His cues and guidance help a lot, and it really feels like you're working out with a buddy who's always rooting for you. I've noticed a steady an improvement in my body when it comes to things like lifting, carrying heavy grocery bags, etc. I also really appreciate how clean the gym is. The equipment feels new, and the small, semi-private vibe helps me focus on my own workout. Highly recommend this place!

I would highly recommend summit and had a wonderful experience working with Matt. Matt is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helped me with my goal of body decomposition. I worked out a ton before signing up for personal training but Matt introduced me to weight lifting in a safe and sustainable way. I appreciated that while I only had time to do sessions once a week, he provided a thorough and clear plan to follow on my own time.

(to the tune of "The New Workout Plan" by Kanye West)…read more 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and get them sit ups right and Serena keeps it tight, just do your crunches like this Circuit 1, stop breathe, back down, rounds two and three Don't take a break, respect the sweat She motivates you right up out of bed Whether traveling or at home, Serena keeps that bod toned Don't complain and don't groan, grab your weights just like this AH - what's scary to me Is how this sweet woman makes my muscles just scream So excuse me folks, gotta hit the mat Thank you, god bless you, cool down like that. (Like that) x2 It's been a busy week and I'm feeling without without gym Serena works it out but You're gonna have a sore butt And realize virtual studio can work it out Work it out (c'mon) Work it out now SerenaFit will work you OUT! Serena is a boss. A lady boss, a boss at the fitness, and all without being too bossy. I've attended her in-person and virtual studio workouts, and I can attest to the amount of sweat this woman can make me produce in a mere 30 minutes. She's able to adjust the workout when I'm in a new place and don't have free weights, she can make any exercise fit any injury, and her price is totally right for someone on-the-go or who doesn't want to schlep to the gym. Two thumbs way up!

BEST fitness experience I've ever had! More than a website, Serena has expertly created an…read moreinspiring community of people who are there to lift you up when you need it. I hate gym's, and through this membership I can work out in my own home or at one of her meet ups. Definitely makes me more comfortable to work out with her than if I were at a gym being ogled by sweaty meatheads with eyebrows more on fleek than me. Check it out!

It really pains me to write this review. I've been taking classes at RippedPHL since shortly after…read morethey opened. Of the various treadmill workout studios in the area that have come and gone over the years, it consistently was my favorite. It had been in my regular rotation for a while until they changed the Thursday night class that best fit in my schedule to a strength only class. Since I really like the treadmill portion I hadn't been here in several months. During that time they made some changes, and the class names changed. I was hoping it was just the names, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I'll start by saying that I'm a runner - I run regularly, most often on trails with lots of hills. Although I am squarely a back of the pack, party pace runner. Ripped's treadmill programs have three options of increasing difficulty. They also have a high incline hiking option that I was excited about when they launched, but never ended up trying once I saw that it hits speeds of 4.0 MPH and higher. That's not a realistic hiking pace for me, especially when you're at double digit inclines. I've always found level 1 of the running programs challenging, but doable. Now, however, level 1 is significantly harder. When the first treadmill interval kicked off, instead of the usual 3.8 MPH warm-up pace, the level 1 warm-up pace had jumped to 4.5 MPH, which is a pretty significant increase. And it just got harder from there. At one point the speed was at 6.5 MPH, which used to be a flat road sprint speed for level 1, but this time we were mid-hill on a 5% incline and going up from there. The second tread set started off with 5.0 MPH as the warm-up. For level 1! That's not a warm-up for me - that's my race pace. I had to completely tap out with this new program. I know some people like the challenge of striving for goals out of reach and find that motivating, but I'm the opposite. If I wanted to try something harder and currently out of reach I could try levels 2 or 3. Finding myself completely unable to keep up with the lowest level option as someone who identifies as a runner outside of class, let me feeling really bad about myself. I used to leave these classes feeling tired and challenged, but confident and accomplished. I left this class feeling defeated and bad about myself. At a time when it seems like a lot of studios are making an effort to accommodate people at all levels of the their fitness journey, Ripped appears to be going in the other direction. And yes, I realize I can modify and reduce the speed or walk when I can't keep up, but those numbers I'm supposed to be attaining and failing to reach are right there in front of me challenging how I feel about my performance. One of the benefits of fitness classes for me is the boost they provide to my mental health, and that isn't going to help me think positively about my fitness journey and performance. If your approach to fitness is different than mine and/or you're further along on your fitness journey in terms of performance, I encourage you to try RippedPHL. It really is a great studio - the instructors are amazing and the front desk is always awesome and welcoming. And I'm assuming their regular members asked for this update and like the harder programs, which is why they've made the update. I wish the studio the best, I really do - we've lost too many fitness studios in Philly recently. But I feel like I stepped off the train for a minute and it sped away and left me behind. So I'm going to have to explore other options that work better for me for where I am on my physical and mental fitness journey.

This was located on a third floor walkup in Rittenhouse. I was exhausted by the time I got to the…read moretop of the stairs, but I guess that is a good pre-workout to get you ready for the class. Malik was the instructor. For someone that wants to get into running I really think that this is a great motivation. Everyone is on treadmills and the intensity of the speed and workout varies during the workout. Each treadmill is state of the art and they have large vivid screens that were streaming images of streets of NYC. It was engaging to watch. You would alternate from the treadmill to the workout benches and on the benches there were different weights that you could use for activities like dead lifts and sumo squats. There was also a variety of stretching exercises. The workout room was a bit cramped and dark for my liking but maybe that is something that just takes some getting used to.

This studio is beautiful. The layout is one of a kind and very inviting while private at the same…read moretime. The equipment is top notch as they do have every piece Pilates has to offer not just the reformer as well as barre options. I'm not sure if other studios in the surrounding area offer this many options but I don't feel the need to check them out after choosing this location. Linda and her staff are friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable about their training so I feel more then comfortable in my sessions. They offer all types of packages so it was pretty easy to find one that fit my weekly schedule. Hands down, check out this studio! You will not be disappointed and your physical results will amaze you!

3 mornings a week I wake up looking forward to working with Linda. I've been coming to her studio…read morefor about 10 years and it shows. I'm stronger, more flexible, and have increased my balance both physically and emotionally all due to Pilates and Linda's supportive expertise. She challenges me to be better person inside and out with each session. Pilates really has changed my life and I have Linda and her instructors to thank for that.

Thrive Pilates & Yoga has the feeling of an original studio, in the best possible sense. It reminds…read moreme of Vira Yoga in SoHo, the first yoga studio I ever practiced in, which has long since closed but still sits in my memory as a certain kind of downtown wellness institution: essentialist rooms, serious teachers, and no need to announce its own taste. Thrive has a similar quality. It feels built from real experience rather than from a brand deck. Hally has clearly created this place with care and precision, and it is a gift to see a local Rittenhouse operator build something this thoughtful in Philadelphia. The studio is consistently clean, the desk team has always been professional, and the whole operation feels calm and well-held. The clientele adds a lot to the atmosphere, too. They seem like people who have been all over the world and seen the full continuum of people, places, and things, but would never tell you that; they just absorb it. I especially want to give real credit to Lisa Grunberger, one of the wisest yoga teachers I have ever encountered. My yoga journey started with Elena Brower, and Lisa reminds me of that same era of teachers: deeply wise about physiology, a lifelong student of the practice, and unusually perceptive about life. She embodies yoga in a way that feels earned, not performed. There is something very moving about watching someone age gracefully while still working hard to stay current, flexible, and fully alive in the work. Lisa's music deserves its own mention because it is extraordinary. Her class soundtracks map to an era just before music became fully digitized, when taste still had to be gathered, carried, and lived with over time. The tracks are rich, discerning, and never forced. I have had so many moments in her Friday midday class where I hear something and think, "Oh my gosh, this song is amazing" because the music is not just background; it quietly deepens the whole experience. Life and budget have shifted, so I have not been back to Thrive recently, but I know I will return when I can. Thrive has that low key, sophisticated, quietly chic feeling that never seems to be trying to sell itself. It feels more like an academy and a commune than a business, which is rare for a city studio. I admire what Hally has built here, and hope to return soon! Note: There appear to be two Yelp pages for the same business, listed as Thrive Pilates & Yoga and Thrive Pilates. I'm posting this review on both to avoid confusion.

Reformer Pilates used to be a major part of my fitness routine, practices at least four days a…read moreweek. But alas, once I left New York, I wasn't able to find a studio I loved. Until now... Enter Thrive, a beautiful studio with easy booking, reasonable priced, friendly staff, and a great instructor (Theresa) for my first class. I'm looking forward to becoming a regular!

I've known Carlee since before she opened her training business. She is inspired, caring and…read moreknowledgable, beyond words. Her staff is wonderfully professional, insightful and consistent. The last 2 years, have been a real fitness journey. They leave no stones unturned when asked to help you with something general, or something specific about your training, your goals, your commitment. An hour at CMPT is the highlight of many of my days! Personal thanks to Carlee, Cassie, Ashlyn, Stephanie, Angela, and everyone who works there or makes their way through the front door. It's a community that I cherish! Now... back to lifting!

Water and Rock Studio set up a private yoga class for me for a corporate retreat. Unlike most other…read morestudios I reached out to in Philadelphia, Water and Rock was extremely responsive and easy to work with. The instructor and the class were great and I would work with them again.

If it were an option, I would give zero stars. I contracted with Japheth to organize a Puppy Yoga…read moreclass at my office park. The contract was for an hour-long class followed by 30 minutes to hang out with the dogs. There were 4 dogs (not puppies), one of them muzzled, and the yoga class barely lasted 45 minutes. Rock music was playing during class which was distracting, and the once muzzled dog bit a participant. The dog handler checked on the participant, but no other action was taken as far as an incident report or follow-up. When I emailed Japheth about my disappointment and the dog incident, he replied with a threatening email and took no responsibility for the horrible event he coordinated.