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February 2024 by Leah L.
I just did my first class and I was VERY intimidated after not being in a gym for years. It was amazing. Anthony was very gracious and taught about the exercises and equipment and made it both challenging and manageable for me to get started. I didn't feel judged or intimidated at all and instead felt very welcomed like a family. I'll definitely be back and recommend it to others!
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July 2022 by Mallar Peters
Phenomenal gym. Good schedule. Good workout. Nice people.
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April 2022 by Petey C
PHL is a fantastic place to get in great shape. We train for everyday functional fitness, CrossFit competitions, triathlons, running, and Olympic lifting. I typically do their CrossFit / strength and conditioning workouts. I also use their boot camp classes when I feel I need that style work. I swim sometimes at the pool on 8th n Reed as well. The people are always friendly. The owners are the best. The coaches are always prepared and ready to help. You can’t go wrong joining the PHL family!
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March 2022 by U Anderson
I wouldn't recommend this gym if you are African American the culture of this gym is NOT welcoming. The 1st instructor for the 1st class ignored me most of the time, but in his defense he also stood around not interacting with any other student for the majority of the class. The other students were all regulars and experienced so I wasn't sure if perhaps I came on an off night or what and we had a pleasant conversation AFTER the class concluded. So I decided to give the gym another chance. During my 2nd class with the 2nd instructor, about 10 seconds before the class was about to start, the 2nd Instructor said to me "Are you okay" that was the only thing he said to me during the entire class. To figure out what was going to happen, I spoke to the other students in the class who were again regulars and experienced. If I hadn't then I wouldn't have known what to do (i.e., grab some weights, go to a station, grab a box for your station) until 10 seconds before the series was to begin--I know the seconds because the instructor started the countdown clock). There was plenty of time before the clock started for the Instructor to speak to me, he simply decided to ignore my presence. The final straw came during the 3rd class with the 2nd instructor when 30 minutes into the class the instructor still had not spoken to me. He only spoke to me after I abandoned my attempt to work out--I left the rack, walked to the locker space, dressed in my jacket, hat, gloves, etc. and turned to walk out. Then, he finally approached me and wanted to talk. During our discussion he told me that he thought I looked okay. This class was supposed to be a partner class and I didn't have a partner (but I guess I looked okay), I didn't know you were supposed to warm up on your own doing the warm up on the white board (the last class was not like that) so I stood around thinking the class hadn't started yet (but I guess I looked okay), after warm up he said to the entire class that it was a partner class (I didn't have a partner but I guess I looked okay) and that you were supposed to choose a weight based on your progress over some previous classes (he had been my instructor twice so he was well aware I was new, but I guess I looked okay), I stood around at the rack not doing anything for 20 minutes waiting for him to approach me and offer some guidance (but I guess I looked okay). He spent his time (before I walked out after 20 minutes into the workout) helping the other newbie (who was not African American) and providing guidance to the other experienced students that had injuries who also were not African American. Again, this is not a safe or welcoming space for non-white attendees.
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November 2021 by Lloyd Walton
Great coaches and challenging workouts. I haven't worked out this hard in a CrossFit class in years. Within just two weeks I already see my body changing with positive gains!
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August 2021 by CrossFit Downtown Heights
Awesome experience! Joe(owner) was an awesome host to us dropping in from Tampa. Gym is really cool with all the best equipment you need, class was fun and the coach was super helpful and full of energy. Definitely recommend to anyone going to south Philly!!
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July 2021 by Ian Kreher
Good place. Join up, come regularly and make some great friends. Owners are great guys, all the staff really know their stuff. You won’t be judged, everyone is just here to improve themselves and have a good time together.
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June 2021 by charles smith
Great place
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April 2021 by Megan Snyder
We were visiting for a wedding, and I am so grateful that we found this awesome facility! We went during open gym, and everyone was so welcoming, and accommodating. Love our apparel we left with, and the great work out we were able to get. Thank you Joey, Billy and Gia!!
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October 2020 by Mandy Moore
This gym is filled with inconsiderate people. They yell at each other up and down the sidewalk at six o'clock in the morning. About half a dozen of them ran past me without masks, almost close enough to bump shoulders with me. There's really not enough room to social distance on the narrow sidewalks, so it's worrisome that they won't wear masks. Also one of the members threw up on my porch. When my sister went to see if he was ok, he just bolted like a frightened deer.
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October 2020 by Marco Messina
Great facility, equipment and workout areas are very clean. I feel comfortable working out here since Covid because everyone sanatizes their equipment before returning it. Workout programs are very effective. I've noticed Great gains and endurance since I joined. Trainers are unbelievable and help you with anything you need. I like the bootcamp classes. I also like strength/conditioning-AKA "crossfit"
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March 2020 by Chris Stoken
I've been a member at this gym for about 3 years now. I am going to use the cliché Google review statement of "If I could give more than 5 stars I would". However, I say that because its entirely true!
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December 2019 by Donna Lea
Have been coming here for 6 months now. The coaches are very knowledgeable and really helpful making sure your form is not sacrificed. I have improved so much since ...
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November 2019 by Bill Guyon Jr.
Best gym in town! Great coaches and awesome classes.
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November 2019 by Nora Jensen
Very welcoming staff when I came to drop in! Loved the energy of the place.
