City Fitness
📍 45 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106
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View all Philadelphia venues →City Fitness Old City is a 15,000-square-foot, three-floor gym located in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district. The gym includes a sauna as part of its recovery amenities, which members appreciate as a key feature included with their membership. This amenity complements other recovery options like Hydromassage chairs, contributing to a comprehensive wellness offering. Beyond recovery, the facility is noted for its impressive array of premium gym equipment, which is well-stocked, frequently reorganized, and maintained to feel brand new. The space is efficiently optimized despite the compact urban location. Gym members consistently praise the exceptionally clean environment, with staff actively maintaining equipment and facilities. The atmosphere is welcoming and safe, supported by friendly, helpful, and upbeat staff members. The gym offers all of City Fitness's signature programs, including the highly regarded Thrive fitness sessions led by trainers like Alivia, which members report deliver visible progress through structured, challenging, and fun workouts. While the gym generally receives high marks for its equipment, classes, and staff, some members have reported technical issues with the class booking app and challenges with membership cancellation processes. The overall sentiment highlights a well-run fitness center with a positive, supportive vibe that appeals to a broad range of members, from seniors to boutique fitness enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Love
- The gym is consistently described as exceptionally clean, with staff seen actively cleaning equipment.
- Members frequently highlight the friendly, helpful, and positive energy of the staff.
- The Thrive fitness program, particularly sessions led by trainer Alivia, receives high praise for delivering effective and motivating workouts.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What recovery amenities are included with membership?
The membership includes access to a sauna and Hydromassage chairs, which are noted as part of the gym's recovery options.
How is the gym's equipment and space?
The gym features a wide array of premium, well-stocked equipment that feels new. The space is compact but efficiently organized across three floors, with equipment frequently reorganized to avoid clutter.
Are there any issues with booking classes?
Some members have reported persistent problems with the mobile app for booking studio classes, including an inability to sign up and inaccurate real-time class availability.
