City Fitness
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City Fitness

🔆 Infrared Sauna 🔥 Traditional Sauna

📍 1428 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19125

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⭐ 4.5 (724 reviews) View on Google

What Visitors Say

What Visitors Liked

✓ clean facilities✓ friendly staff✓ wide class selection✓ quality equipment✓ helpful personal training✓ good smoothie bar✓ nice locker rooms✓ pool available✓ low pressure sales

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City Fitness Fishtown is a sprawling 26,000-square-foot gym located in a converted ball-bearing factory on Frankford Avenue, reflecting the neighborhood's industrial history. The gym provides calming steam and dry saunas for member recovery. Beyond the saunas, this facility is noted for its comprehensive amenities and supportive environment. Gym members consistently praise the exceptionally clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and the wide selection of quality group exercise classes. The Thrive personal training program receives particular acclaim, with coaches like Andre and Corinne highlighted for their personalized approach, accountability, and ability to adapt to injuries and schedules. Members appreciate the impressive layout, which includes Olympic lifting platforms, a functional training area, boutique-style studios, and a full-service juice and smoothie bar that is a popular feature. The atmosphere is described as chill and welcoming, with a low-pressure sales environment. Additional amenities such as a pool, Hydromassage chairs, and well-stocked, beautiful locker rooms contribute to the overall experience. The gym's combination of historic character, modern equipment, and a strong community of members with good etiquette makes it a premier fitness destination in Fishtown.

What Reviewers Love

  • The Thrive personal training program and coaches like Andre and Corinne are frequently highlighted for their exceptional, personalized service.
  • Members consistently note the gym's cleanliness, impressive layout, and wide array of quality equipment and classes.
  • The friendly, welcoming staff and low-pressure environment create a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Amenities

Steam saunaDry saunaPoolGroup exercise classesJuice/smoothie barHydromassage chairsLocker roomsOlympic lifting platformsFunctional training areaPersonal training (Thrive program)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is personal training available?

Yes, the gym offers the Thrive personal training program, which members praise for its personalized coaching, accountability, and adaptable plans for all levels and injuries.

What kind of classes are offered?

The gym provides a wide selection of boutique-style group exercise classes that members find fun and effective for keeping workouts interesting.

Are there amenities beyond workout equipment?

Yes, amenities include a popular smoothie and juice bar, a pool, Hydromassage chairs, and well-maintained locker rooms.