Crunch Fitness - Huntingdon Valley — Attraction in Abington Township

The Good:

I LOVE the workout tower, or whatever it is called. This makes functional workouts really easy, and prevents me from getting odd stares when I practice on the monkey bars at the local playground. To me this is and the other functional equipment (kettlebells, battle ropes, foam plyo boxes, etc.) are a main reason why I chose this gym. A rope climb would be nice, but I guess this is limited by space and liability. I like the rock climbing hold feature. It's really smart that they integrated a target for the wall balls. I could go on, but in short I really like every aspect of this feature!

The olympic workout tower and set up is a tremendous benefit at this price point. Really impressive set up with bumper plates and all.

3.. Employees are super nice and helpful. I feel bad for the personal trainers who seem to be lacking clients at the moment. The staff who lead classes are super enthusiastic; really more than could be expected given the circumstances.

The facility is very clean. Bathrooms are large and have showers. It is a nice looking gym in general.

There is a very good selection of equipment; Concept rowers (impressive), stairmasters, arc and elliptical trainers, a massive amount of treadmills, etc. The flip weight selection is genius, and so much better than the old pin system. All equipment is really high quality.

The half hour workout circuit is really helpful when pressed for time.

The hydromassage is really nice, and I haven't had much problem with it being booked up yet.

Super close to my house, and convenient to several other stores.

$10 for basic membership and $20 for peak is dirt cheap given the facility.

Props for providing foam rollers.

The Bad:

There are probably eight stations that have paper towels and cleaning solution, but ONLY ABOUT TWO TRASH CANS. Crunch PLEASE FIX THIS this simple request by putting a trash can under every paper towel station. I don't remember this being as much of a problem in the first week or two. There is no reason to have to walk halfway across the gym to throw out my paper towel. It's inconvenient, time consuming, and I think less people will clean equipment for this reason.

It's a slight pain having to get a voucher for every class you attend. I do understand that this allows them to have two separate pricing levels, and therefore remain competitive with ultra cheap gyms such as Planet Fitness. It probably also makes the classes less full, so I guess it's also sort of a benefit.

They did a great job of maximizing space, but space is still limited. There is only one group fitness room, and therefore limited classes. Parking is also limited, although this hasn't been a massive problem thus far.

There is a lack of variety of classes compared to some gyms. I think this is limited to lack of space, the cheap membership price, and the gym trying to appeal to a very wide range of members. TRX is a nice touch, but it would be great to have spinning classes. I'm not that in shape, but as my fitness level progresses I could see being a little bored. If you've ever been to a bootcamp style class, or especially six zone at the NAC or HAC you get the picture.

Towels are not provided, and there are not paper towels in the bathrooms. I also understand this is a limitation due to the size of the facility and the price. However, coming from a gym where workout and bath towels are provided, I really miss this. It's hard to wash your face without towels in the bathroom. This does keep things cleaner looking obviously.

People do not use the 1/2 hour circuit correctly; from the front to the back of the gym I believe. I guess the lack of a clock or numbering add to this.

There is not really a designated ab and stretching area. I guess the area with the turf carpet is for this, but it seems like a little bit of an odd choice for this purpose.

Overall the gym is EXCELLENT given the price, and I am very fortunate to have it so close to my house. Nothing really comparable...

I have been a very zealous and fervent bodybuilder and weight lifter for all of my life and can candidly say that this Crunch Fitness location is indeed a very nice gym . A friend from another gym that I went to in the past, had suggested that I give it a try and after my free three day trail I was so impressed that I signed up the following week. The gym itself including the bathrooms are kept very clean/sanitary and are well maintained frequently throughout every day .Their exercise and weight training equipment are state of the art and in pristine condition . Crunch Fitness has an extensive range of dumbells that go all the way up to 120lbs which makes it very ideal for bodybuilding purposes and there are all fully intact .In addition they have two water fountains that dispense cold and refreshing water , and they have a very efficient central air system that keeps the gym amply cool in the spring and summer and warm in the colder months such as fall/winter. However it would be nice if they had just a little bit more excercise equipment ,such as a lateral raise machine to excercise the deltoids ,and a decline bench in conjunction with their flat and incline benches to target different areas of the pectoral muscles . I was told that they have a lateral raise machine at their other locations.But I would definitely recommend Crunch Fitness to both my friends and family. Hopefully they will soon open even...

I recently had the opportunity to visit Crunch Fitness in Jenkintown, PA, and my experience was a mixed bag. The facilities themselves are well-equipped with a variety of machines and amenities, providing a decent environment for workouts. The gym is generally clean and well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful.

However, my enthusiasm waned when it came to the membership process. While signing up was straightforward and hassle-free, canceling proved to be an entirely different story. Once you're locked into a membership, it seems nearly impossible to cancel it. The cancellation process is overly complicated, involving multiple hoops to jump through and lengthy waiting periods. This lack of transparency and ease of cancellation left a sour taste in my mouth.

In summary, while Crunch Fitness Jenkintown offers decent facilities and a friendly atmosphere, the difficulty in canceling memberships detracts significantly from the overall experience. Prospective members should proceed with caution and carefully consider their commitment before signing. Join at your...