Independence Blue Cross Recreation Center — Local services in Philadelphia

Update: I have mentioned that currently IBC is the only gym at Temple that has both cardio and weight room, which I see as problematic for such a large university. Starting this semester, there were 4 instances during different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening), which I had to literally exit the building as it was, with no exaggeration, beyond crowded. Equipments (including limited benches, smith machine and DB) were too busy, especially in the weight room that they are very limited, so I didn't see any chance to use anything. Adding that to the danger of Covid spread in such a small room. The only good part about it is it's free for students and it's clean. I hope Temple would invest on building an...

The the "professional" staff are rude, condicending, and really dont know what they are talking about. No gym bags allowed so I have to carry around my weight belt, bands, wrist straps, etc. Very dirty gym, very dated equipment, the longest list of rules you'll ever see at a gym. If it wasn't the one closest to my place I wouldnt be...

Has everything I need, however certain equipment is broken for some time now, without any intentions of fixing it (just a yellow tape over them). Also the classes are held in the only excercise hall with mirrors (and quite often), leaving students little room to go elsewhere should they need mirrors, wooden floors, and a...