Top Fitness centers in Philadelphia, United States

Excellent staff and best value for money gym in Philly with a variety of equipments to try out.

Do not under any circumstances sign up with this gym. I have been attempting to negotiate a cancellation for months and have had my buyout fee balloon from 200 dollars to nearly 500 dollars, IN ADDITION to several hundred dollars of further penalties after a three month freeze where I was told payments would stop and monthly fees would only be 5 dollars. The gym has been completely incapable of helping me as the company is outsourced. Absolutely insane behavior and completely unethical approach to billing. Avoid!

I am in Philadelphia to handle some family business and found Iron Works on I instagram. Great gym, new equipment, lots of cool stuff. Highly recommend! If you're in the philly area go check them out.

Good Gym, small but comfortable if you become a regular. Its really only busy the first few days of the week, afterwords its basically 5-6 people in there. Be warned - they have an overly complicated cancellation policy, hence the 2 stars. The front desk worker couldn't cancel my membership, I had to wait for the manager to come in and call me. Two days later he called and gave me an email address and an account number, saying I had to email them a reason as to why im cancelling my membership... It took them a week to get back to me, and then charged me for the next three months even though the front desk guy told me I wouldn't be charged anything extra. They then tried to charge me twice in one month thinking I wouldn't notice.

I definitely will not register with this company in the future. Scummy business practice. Shame because I really enjoyed going for the 3+ years I lived in this area.

I use the Christian St. Y pool and gym regularly and usually swim every morning when they open. The weekday crew is prompt and always opens on time, which I appreciate. However, I’ve noticed that they often open 10 to 15 minutes late on Saturdays.

Today was particularly frustrating. The pool opened over an hour late, and just 2 minutes into my swim, the lifeguard closed the lane I was using for an aqua aerobics class. After waiting an hour and 15 minutes to start my swim, this was very disappointing. I hope the Y can address these issues to ensure a better experience for its members.

Legit best gym in S.Philly. Good equipment, good people, great classes, and very good customer service. Steadman really makes you feel welcomed each time you walk in and very attentive to any requests. I would recommend this gym 100%.

New member here !! Stedman explained everything so articulately and made it a seamless sign up! I’ve never had such a friendly experience at a gym before… South Philly is so lucky to have someone that pays so much attention to the customer experience.

Went for the pool and it looks lovely but I interpreted kids swim only because the Y's website said this location was available for lap swimming in the morning. Please update the information so people can plan their visits accordingly ❤️

I love this gym. I retuned to Sweat after being a member at another local gym. I was tired of the “scene” and the endless reasons the other gym was raising membership fees. I looked at TONS of options before returning to Sweat and I’m glad I made the choice to come back.

The equipment is what anyone needs, it’s never over crowded, there’s no “scene”, and the staff is friendly. It’s a *true* neighborhood gym.

If you’re looking to weight train- Spencer is great trainer. He is focused on form, has a great personality and encourages me to push myself.

Avoid this gym. They will not let you cancel your membership, no matter how many times you notify them. Have not even lived in Philly for 5 months and they still refuse to cancel my membership after 3 notifications - one in person, one thru web submission, and one on the phone. Had to change my credit card just to stop payments.

Gym staff is friendly always willing to help you, wish they had pilates classes hopefully in the future keep up the great work

My husband and I joined this gym because it was around the corner from our condo in callowhill. I have to say, without a doubt, it was the best gym ever. This gym felt like an extension of our house, it was casual and had every piece of equipment you would need. I only like cardio and free weights and they had it all! I would recommend to anyone to become a member. Also, it was extremely affordable in an otherwise inflated economy. Thanks for keeping your prices fair! We moved out of Philly, but we will miss this gym!!

The South Philly location is wonderful. My partner and I enjoy all of the equipment, weights, and cardio machines it offers. You get a free month if you refer someone to the gym :)
Also, the free session of personal training you receive upon signing up inspired me to get a trainer (Spencer) full time. This gym is affordable, clean, and has VERY friendly staff. Steadman is such a personable, funny, and welcoming person. He remembers and greets everyone who comes in like they are a good friend of his. I definitely recommend this gym!

Simple gym without any attempts to be something it is not; has everything needed to lift weights. If you're looking for cardio equipment, it probably won't be the spot for you. The 24-hour accessibility is AWESOME.

I came in to try the gym for the first time. I had to pay $15 and sign a waiver. I came for the machines, sauna, and pool access. The bathroom was really dirty and smelled. It was also difficult to change into my gym clothes (came straight from work) because the floors were wet presumably from people going back and forth from the pool. No water, you need to bring your own lock to use a locker, no wipes to wipe down the machine after use but there was a spray and paper towels, and lastly, parking was minimal.

Don't go in the pool! I joined specifically to use the pool, but after seeing that NO ONE, in the ladies locker room at least, showers before entering the pool, I canceled. It takes chlorine, etc. 30 minutes to kill what ever new bacteria is introduced. So anyone who comes in and doesn't shower before getting in the pool? We're all swimming in your funk for at least 30 minutes.

Wonderful community space. The facilities are clean, the staff is helpful and friendly, and the pool has all day availability for lap swimming, plus aqua classes. So grateful to have the Christian Street Y in my community!

Been going here since I first moved to the city in October 2018. I find the price is fair for the space and equipment, as I don't need anything fancy. Would be nice if they did a good, deep clean of all equipment once and a while. I haven't done any of the classes offered but they appear to be pretty basic. My biggest issue is their short weekend hours; I'd love to get a workout in on a Saturday or Sunday night.

I love this gym. Use it every time I visit.!

Only the BEST health/fitness center around- with the BEST gym around and the BEST Latin dance academy in the Greater Philadelphia Area: Controla Dance Academy. Fitness Works is convenient, affordable, and has so many awesome amenities. It’s a one stop shop for anyone looking to improve their physical & mental health. Definitely recommend. 🙂🫶🏼💃🏻🎉

Love the Christian street YMCA. A family membership is a bit pricy but it is worth the cost when we can do it.
The staff are amazing and it is a great place to work out. Kim who works in the KidZone is the best! It's a truly wonderful spot.
Other members are generally great too because the staff set the tone. People treat each other with respect and consideration in the gym area.
In my experience, the only down side is the lap swimming crowd. Lap swimmers here often have a tough time sharing and keeping the community vibe in mind - reluctant to make space or circle swim - so I usually go in with a flexible attitude and back up clothes for a dry workout!

Love it here. Cheap membership, no frills equipment, plenty of squat racks and always good people. I travel a lot and it's always nice to come back to this gym as my home base.

This gym is the best one I’ve been to in the city. The manager (Randy) is a great person who always is ready to help anyone who comes through the door looking to better themselves.

Also fantastic with a nerf gun.

Hands down the best gym in Philly. The equipment is great and the staff and culture is even better. Not many gyms out there that let you in 24/7 and let you on the aux! I’d give 6 stars if I could.

This place is gas pack (very great) - very fire gym, with tons of equipment and good spacing so it seems like it won't end up feeling too crowded. They've got deadlift platforms, and lots of hammer strength equipment. Can't believe I didn't choose this place first!

This place is great! We usually go for swim lessons. It is more than a gym, it is more like a community center, with even a place to drop off your baby for an hour or two to exercise. (I rarely do reviews, but accidental taps while on maps gave it one star. I saw their sweet response which prompted me to fix the error immediately. They are awesome!)

A great, gym with friendly staff and a humble environment. It's been around for some time and you can see that but it's well maintained and they have everything you need.

Great gym in South Philadelphia and a great community of people. I really appreciate Chip, he gets the doors open on time and is always hard working making sure the place is clean and ready to go for those of us who have early start times and still like to hit the gym in the morning.

Awesome, no-frills gym; some older equipment but is very well maintained with everything you may need (weights, cardio machines, fleet of spin bikes, mirrored studio, lap lane pool). Super affordable with a variety of classes included or for a minimal additional cost. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. The front desk is very responsive to any needs, can help you enroll in classes (or you can do it yourself online), provide water / sports drinks (at cost), and answer questions. It's a great neighborhood gym with a lot of long-term loyal members

Fitness Works is a great place to work out if you're looking for a no frills gym or a place with a pool. The equipment isn't all brand new or high tech, but it'll have what you need. It's well maintained and I always find the staff helpful. If you want to go at high peak times, you MAY need to wait for a cable machine or wind your way around other gym goers, but if you're a little flexible in your routine that shouldn't be a problem.

Ive been a member here for 26 years and I cant imagine going to another gym. The staff and owner really get to know each member, they always have time for you. The members are great, no clicks, very friendly and respectful towards one another. The instructors are great!!

I cannot understate how much I enjoy this gym. It has everything I'd say a good gym needs. It's a small, no frills, old school style, black iron gym, with the essentials needed to get fit. The staff is friendly, the equipment is awesome and the gym is perfectly spaced. I highly recommend it to any serious lifter. And a major plus, the music selection is always on point ☝🏿